2010 Chrysler Sebring Owners Manual

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seat cover material. Then rotate the tether anchorage 76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE cover directly behind the seat where you are placing the child restraint and attach the tether strap to the anchor- age, being careful to route the tether strap to provide the most direct path between the anchor and the child 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. NOTE: • Ensure that the tether strap does not slip into the opening between the seatbacks as you remove slack in the strap. • When using the LATCH attaching system to install a child restraint, please ensure that all seat belts not being used for occupant restraints are stowed and out of reach of children. It is recommended that before installing the child restraint, buckle the seat belt so the seat belt is tucked behind the child restraint and out of reach. If the buckled seat belt interferes with the child restraint installation, instead of tucking the seat belt behind the child restraint, route the seat belt through the child restraint belt path and then buckle it. This should stow the seat belt out of the reach of an inquisitive child. Remind all children in the vehicle that the seat belts are not toys and should not be played with, and never leave your child unattended in the vehicle. WARNING! to the Improper installation of a child restraint 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 Restraint Tether Strap 1. Rotate the cover over the anchor directly behind the seat where you are placing the child restraint. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 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. 3. Attach the tether strap hook (A) of the child restraint to the anchor (B) and remove slack in the tether strap according child restraint manufacturer’s instructions. the to Installing Child Restraint Tether Strap 1— Cover 3— Attaching Strap A— Tether Strap Hook B— Tether Anchor 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. 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Installing Child Restraints Using the Vehicle Seat Belts The passenger seat belts are equipped with Automatic Locking Retractors (ALRs), which are designed to keep the lap portion tight around the child restraint. The seat belt must be in the Automatic Locking Mode in order to enable a child restraint to be tightly installed. Refer to “Automatic Locking Mode” for further informa- tion. A locking clip should not be necessary once the automatic locking feature is enabled. Position the shoul- der and lap belt on the child restraint. The Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) is activated by first attaching the child seat, then pulling all of the webbing out of the retractor, then allowing the webbing to retract. As the webbing retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the Automatic Locking Mode. To release, simply unbuckle the seat belt by depressing the button, and allow the webbing to retract into the retractor. 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 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. 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 seatback, 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. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 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 A long break-in period is not required for the engine and drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle. 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 detri- mental and should be avoided. 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a high-quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil changes should be consistent with anticipated climate conditions under which vehicle operations will occur. For the recommended viscosity and quality grades refer to “Maintenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Ve- hicle”. NON-DETERGENT OR STRAIGHT MINERAL OILS MUST NEVER BE USED. A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This should be considered a normal part of the break-in and not inter- preted as an indication of difficulty. SAFETY TIPS Transporting Passengers NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO AREA. WARNING! • Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may cause serious injury or death. • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seri- ously injured or killed. • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. • Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly. 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 these safety tips: 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 controls to force outside air into the vehicle. Set the blower at high speed. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 If you are required to drive with the trunk/liftgate open, make sure that all windows are closed and the climate control BLOWER switch is set at high speed. DO NOT use the recirculation mode. The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust system. Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust system, when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the com- plete exhaust system and adjacent body areas for broken, damaged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open seams or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes to seep into the passenger compartment. In addition, inspect the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised for lubrication or oil change. Replace as required. 82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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. Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they have been damaged (i.e., bent retractor, torn webbing, etc.). If there is any question regarding belt or retractor condition, replace the belt. Airbag Warning Light The light should come on and remain on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned ON. If the light is not lit during starting, see your authorized dealer. If the light stays on, flickers, or comes on while driving, have the system checked by an autho- rized dealer. for service if your defroster Defroster 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. See your authorized dealer is inoperable. Floor Mat Safety Information Always use floor mats designed to fit the foot well of your vehicle. Use only floor mats that leave the pedal area unobstructed and that are firmly secured so that they cannot slip out of position and interfere with the pedals or impair safe operation of your vehicle in other ways. WARNING! attached to the floor mat fasteners. Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of serious per- sonal injury. • Always make sure that floor mats are properly • Never place or install floor mats or other floor coverings in the vehicle that cannot be properly secured to prevent them from moving and inter- fering with the pedals or the ability to control the vehicle. • Never put floor mats or other floor coverings on top of already installed floor mats. Additional floor mats and other coverings will reduce the size of the pedal area and interfere with the pedals. (Continued) THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 WARNING! (Continued) • Check mounting of mats on a regular basis. Al- ways properly reinstall and secure floor mats that have been removed for cleaning. • Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver foot well while the vehicle is moving. Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal and accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle control. • If required, mounting posts must be properly installed, if not equipped from the factory. Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or mounting can cause interference with the brake pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss of control of the vehicle. 84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside the Vehicle Tires Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects lodged in the tread. Inspect the tread and sidewall for cuts and cracks. Check the wheel nuts for tightness. Check the tires (including 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. Door Latches Check for positive closing, latching, and locking. Fluid Leaks Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid, or brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be located and corrected immediately. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 ▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 ▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . . 90 ▫ Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 ▫ Adjusting Sideview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 ▫ Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped . . . 92 䡵 Uconnect™ Phone — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . 93 䡵 Voice Command — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 䡵 Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 ▫ Manual Front Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 ▫ Driver Seat Manual Height Adjuster — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 ▫ Reclining Bucket Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 ▫ Lumbar Support — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . 96 ▫ Power Seats — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 ▫ Adjusting Active Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . 98 ▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 86 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Fold-Flat Passenger Seatback . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 ▫ Folding Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 ▫ Folding Rear Seat Center Armrest . . . . . . . . 103 䡵 To Open And Close The Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 䡵 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 ▫ Multifunction Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 ▫ Headlights And Parking Lights . . . . . . . . . . 106 ▫ Automatic Headlights — If Equipped . . . . . . 107 ▫ Headlight Time Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 ▫ Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 ▫ Lane Change Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 ▫ High/Low Beam Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 ▫ Flash-To-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 ▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 ▫ Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped . . . . 109 ▫ Lights On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 ▫ Instrument Panel Dimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 ▫ Map/Reading/Interior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 䡵 Windshield Wipers And Washers . . . . . . . . . . 112 ▫ Intermittent Wiper System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 ▫ Windshield Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 ▫ Mist Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 ▫ Headlights With Wipers Feature (Available With Automatic Headlights Only) . . . . . . . . . 115 䡵 Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column . . . . . . . . . . 116 䡵 Electronic Speed Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 ▫ To Activate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 ▫ To Set a Desired Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 ▫ To Deactivate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 ▫ To Resume Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 ▫ To Vary The Speed Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 ▫ To Accelerate For Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 䡵 Garage Door Opener — If Equipped . . . . . . . . 120 ▫ Programming HomeLink威 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 ▫ Gate Operator/Canadian Programming . . . . 124 ▫ Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 ▫ Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 ▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 87 䡵 Power Sunroof — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 ▫ Sunroof Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 ▫ Auto Sunroof Express With Anti-Pinch Protection — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 ▫ Sunshade Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 ▫ Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 ▫ Sunroof Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 ▫ Ignition Off Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 䡵 Electrical Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 䡵 Cigar Lighter And Ash Receiver — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 䡵 Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 ▫ Front Seat Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 88 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 䡵 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 ▫ Driver’s Side Sunglass Holder — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 ▫ Cargo Area 䡵 Console Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 ▫ Dual Storage Bins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 ▫ Video Console — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . 137 䡵 Rear Window Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 ▫ Rear Window Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and vertical mirror adjustment. Adjust the mirror to center on the view through the rear window. Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position (toward the rear of the vehicle). The mirror should be adjusted while set in the day position (toward the windshield). UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 89 Adjusting Rearview Mirror 90 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped This mirror will automatically adjust for headlight glare from vehicles behind you. Push in the button on the face of the mirror to activate the dimming feature. 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. Power Mirrors The power mirrors switch is located on the driver’s door trim panel. The rotary knob has three separate positions: L for the left mirror, O for Off; and R for the right mirror. Automatic Dimming Mirror UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 91 Power Mirror Switch After selecting a mirror, move the knob in the same direction you want the mirror to move. When finished, return the knob to the center (Off) position to guard against accidentally moving a mirror position. Adjusting Sideview Mirrors Mirror Directions Outside Mirror — Driver 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. Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped An illuminated vanity mirror is on each sun visor. To use the mirror, lower the sun visor and rotate the mirror cover upward. The lights will turn on automatically. Closing the mirror cover turns off the lights. 92 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Outside Mirror — Passenger 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 passenger side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are. Relying too much on your passenger 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 the passenger side mirror. Illuminated Vanity Mirror Uconnect™ Phone — IF EQUIPPED Uconnect™ Phone is a hands-free system that allows you to use voice commands to dial a phone number stored in your cellular phone. Press the Uconnect™ Phone on the radio or steering wheel controls (if button equipped) and follow the instructions to pair the cellular phone. Refer to “Uconnect™ Phone” in the Uconnect™ User Manual located on the DVD for further details. VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED Voice Command can be initiated by pressing the VR button located on the radio or steering wheel controls (if equipped). Refer to “Voice Command” in the Uconnect™ Phone User Manual located on the DVD for further details. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 93 SEATS Seats are a primary part of the Occupant Restraint System of the vehicle. They need to be used properly for safe operation of the vehicle. WARNING! • DO NOT allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. • Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly. 94 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Manual Front Seat Adjustment The manual seat adjustment bar is at the front of the seat, near the floor. Pull the bar upward to move the seat forward or rearward. Release the bar once the seat is in the position desired. Then, using body pressure, move forward and rearward on the seat to be sure that the seat adjusters have latched. 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. Driver Seat Manual Height Adjuster — If Equipped A lever style height adjustment feature enhances comfort for petite as well as tall drivers. A lever with a ratcheting mechanism, located on the outboard side of the seat, raises and lowers it. Total travel is 2.2 in (56 mm). Manual Seat Adjusting Bar UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95 Manual Seat Height Adjustment Lever 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. Seatback Adjustment 96 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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. Lumbar Support — If Equipped This feature allows you to increase or decrease the amount of lumbar support. The control lever is located on the outboard side of the driver’s seatback. Turn the control lever downward to increase and upward to decrease the desired amount of lumbar support. Lumbar Support Power Seats — If Equipped The power seat switches are on the outboard side of the seat near the floor. Use the bottom switch to move the seat up, down, forward, rearward, or to tilt the seat. The top switch controls the seatback recliner. Power Seat Switches UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 97 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. CAUTION! DO NOT place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the seat controls. Seat travel may become limited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the seat’s path. (Continued) 98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Adjusting Active Head Restraints Active Head Restraints can reduce the risk of injury in the event of a rear impact. The Active Head Restraint should be adjusted so the top of the head restraint is located above the top of your ear. To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head restraint (on some models, you may need to press the push button). To lower the head restraint, press the push button, located at the base of the head restraint, and push downward on the head restraint. Adjusted Head Restraint Push Button For comfort the Active Head Restraints can be tilted forward and backward. To tilt the head restraint closer to the back of your head, pull outward on the bottom of the head restraint. Push rearward on the bottom of the head restraint to move the head restraint away from your head. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99 Active Head Restraint (Tilted) NOTE: • The head restraints should only be removed by quali- fied technicians, for service purposes only. If either of the head restraints require removal, see your autho- rized dealer. Active Head Restraint (Normal Position) 100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • In the event of deployment of an Active Head Re- straint, refer to “Occupant Restraints/Resetting Active Head Restraints (AHR)” in “Things to Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further information. WARNING! • Driving a vehicle with the head restraints removed or improperly adjusted could cause serious injury or death in the event of a collision. The head restraints should always be checked prior to oper- ating the vehicle and never adjusted while the vehicle is in motion. Always adjust the head restraints when the vehicle is in PARK. (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Do not place items over the top of the Active Head Restraint, such as coats, seat covers or portable DVD players. These items may interfere with the operation of the Active Head Restraint in the event of an accident and could result in serious injury or death. • Active Head Restraints may be deployed if they are struck by an object such as a hand, foot or loose cargo. To avoid accidental deployment of the Ac- tive Head Restraint ensure that all cargo is se- cured, as loose cargo could contact the Active Head Restraint during sudden stops. Failure to follow this warning could cause personal injury if the Active Head Restraint is deployed. Heated Seats — If Equipped This feature heats leather or cloth front driver and passenger seats. The switches for the heated seats are located in the center console above the climate controls. After turning the ignition ON, you can choose from High, Low, or Off heat settings. Amber indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of heat in use. Two indicator lights will illuminate for High, one for Low and none for Off. Press the switch once to select High-level heat- ing. Press the switch a second time to select Low-level heating. Press the switch a third time to shut the heating elements Off. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 101 WARNING! • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, ex- haustion or other physical condition must exercise care when using the seat heater. It may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time. • Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion. This may cause the seat heater to overheat. Sitting in a seat that has been overheated could cause serious burns due to the increased surface temperature of the seat. CAUTION! Repeated overheating of the seat could damage the heating element and/or degrade the material of the seat. 102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Fold-Flat Passenger Seatback The recline handle on the front passenger seat also releases the seatback to fold forward. Seatback Adjustment The hard seatback features a work surface and a molded rim for retaining items stored on the seatback panel. Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat 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 seatback to the upright position, be sure the seatback is latched. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 Folding Rear Seat Center Armrest The rear seat is equipped with a folding armrest with cupholders. Folding Rear Seats WARNING! The rear cargo area 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. They could be seriously injured in an accident. Children should be seated and using the proper restraint system. Folding Rear Seat Armrest 104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD To open the hood, two latches must be released. 1. Pull the hood release lever located under the left side of the instrument panel. 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 on the left underside of the hood. Hood Release Lever 2. Then lift the secondary latch located under the front edge of the hood, near the center and raise the hood. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 CAUTION! 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. WARNING! Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death. LIGHTS Multifunction Lever The multifunction lever controls the operation of the parking lights, headlights, headlight beam selection, Hood Prop Rod Hole Location NOTE: Before closing the hood, make sure to stow the prop rod in its proper location. 106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE passing light, fog lights, instrument panel light dimming and turn signals. The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the steering column. Headlights and Parking Lights Turn the end of the multifunction lever to the first detent for parking light operation. Turn to the second detent for headlight operation. Multifunction Lever Headlight Switch Automatic Headlights — If Equipped Turning the end of the multifunction lever to the third detent (AUTO), will activate the automatic headlight system. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 With the engine running and the multifunction lever in the AUTO position, the headlights will turn on and turn off based on the surrounding light levels. Headlight Time Delay There is also a feature that delays turning off the vehicle lights for 30, 60 or 90 seconds after the ignition switch is turned OFF. To activate the headlight delay, the multi- function lever must be rotated to the off position after the ignition switch is turned OFF. Only the headlights will illuminate during this time. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Customer-Programmable Features” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information. Headlight Switch 108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Turn Signals Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights. Turn Signal Control that it would suggest If either light remains on and does not flash, or NOTE: there is a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside light bulb. If an indicator fails to light when the lever is moved, the indicator bulb is defective. Lane Change Assist Tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash three times then automatically turn off. High/Low Beam Switch Push the multifunction lever away from you to switch the headlights to high beam. Pull the lever toward you, to switch the headlights back to low beam. Flash-To-Pass You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you. This will turn on the high beam headlights until the lever is released. If the multifunction lever is held in the flash-to- NOTE: pass position for more than 15 seconds, the high beams will shut off. If this occurs, wait 30 seconds for the next flash-to-pass operation. Fog Lights — If Equipped The front fog light switch is on the multifunction lever. To activate the front fog lights, turn on the parking lights or the low beam headlights and pull out the end of the multifunction lever. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 Front Fog Light Control NOTE: The front fog lights will only operate with the headlights on low beam. Selecting high beam headlights will turn off the front fog lights. Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped The high beam headlights will turn on as Daytime Running Lights (DRL) and operate at lower intensity 110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE whenever the ignition is ON, the engine is running, the headlight switch is off, the parking brake is released and the shift lever is in any position except PARK. turn off NOTE: The Daytime Running Lights will automatically when a turn signal is in operation and turn on again when the turn signal is not operating. Lights On Reminder If the headlights or parking lights are on after the ignition is turned OFF, a chime will sound to alert the driver when the driver’s door is opened. Instrument Panel Dimmer Rotate the center portion of the lever to the extreme bottom position to fully dim the instrument panel lights and prevent the interior lights from illuminating when a door is opened. Rotate the center portion of the lever up to increase the brightness of the instrument panel lights when the park- ing lights or headlights are on. Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the next detent position to brighten the odometer and radio when the parking lights or headlights are on. Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the last detent to turn on the interior lighting. Dimmer Control Map/Reading/Interior Lights These lights are mounted between the sun visors above the rearview mirror. Each light can be turned on by pressing the barrel. Press the barrel a second time to turn the light off. Both of these lights can swivel so that the light can be aimed at a specific spot, if desired. The lights will remain on until the switch is pressed a second time, so be sure they have been turned off before leaving the vehicle. They will not turn off automatically. Interior lighting also comes on when a door is opened or the dimmer control is turned fully upward, past the second detent. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 Interior Dome Lamp There is a second light located midway back in the headliner. To protect the battery, the interior lights will turn off automatically 10 minutes after the ignition switch is moved to the LOCK position. This will occur if the interior lights were switched on manually or are on because a door 112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE is open. To restore interior light operation, either turn the ignition switch ON or cycle the light switch. WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS The wipers and washers are operated by a switch on the control lever. The lever is located on the right side of the steering column. Rotate the end of the lever to the LO position for low-speed wiper operation, or to the HI position for high-speed wiper operation. Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever Changing Wiper Speeds NOTE: The wipers will automatically return to the park position if you turn the ignition switch OFF while they are operating. The wipers will resume operation when you turn the ignition switch to the ON position again. CAUTION! • Turn the windshield wipers off when driving through an automatic car wash. Damage to the windshield wipers may result if the wiper control is left in any position other than off. • Always remove any buildup of snow that prevents the windshield wiper blades from returning to the off position. If the windshield wiper control is turned off and the blades cannot return to the off position, damage to the wiper motor may occur. Intermittent Wiper System Use the intermittent wiper system when weather condi- tions make a single wiping cycle with a variable pause between cycles desirable. Rotate the end of the wind- shield wiper/washer control lever to the first detent, and UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 then turn the end of the lever to select the desired delay interval. There are five delay settings, which allow you to regulate the wipe interval from a minimum of one cycle every second to a maximum of approximately 18 seconds between cycles. Changing Intermittent Settings 114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The wiper delay times depend on vehicle speed. If the vehicle is moving less than 10 mph (16 km/h), delay times will be doubled. Windshield Washers To use the washer, pull the windshield wiper/washer control lever toward you and hold it for as long as washer spray is desired. If you activate the washer while the wiper control is in the delay range, the wipers will operate in low-speed for two wipe cycles after releasing the lever and then resume the intermittent interval previously selected. If you activate the washer while the wiper control is in the off position, the wipers will operate for two wipe cycles and 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. Mist Feature Push down on the wiper control lever to activate a single wipe to clear the windshield of road mist or spray from a passing vehicle. As long as the lever is held down, the wipers will continue to operate. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 Headlights With Wipers Feature (Available With Automatic Headlights Only) When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on if the multifunction lever (on the left side of the steering column) is placed in the AUTO position. In addition, the headlights will turn off when the wipers are turned off if they were turned on by this feature. The headlights with wipers feature can be turned on or off through the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — if equipped. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Infor- mation Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer- Programmable Features)” in “Understanding Your In- strument Panel” for further information. Mist Control 116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN This feature allows you to tilt the steering column upward or downward. It also allows you to lengthen or shorten the steering column. The tilt/telescoping control handle is located below the steering wheel at the end of the steering column. To unlock the steering column, pull the control handle outward. To tilt the steering column, move the steering wheel upward or downward as desired. To lengthen or shorten the steering column, pull the steering wheel outward or push it inward as desired. To lock the steering column in position, push the control handle inward until fully engaged. WARNING! Do not adjust the steering column while driving. Adjusting the steering column while driving or driv- ing with the steering column unlocked, could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Be sure the steering column is locked before driving your ve- hicle. Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury or death. Tilt/Telescoping Lever ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL When engaged, the Electronic Speed Control takes over the accelerator operation at speeds greater than 25 mph (40 km/h). The Electronic Speed Control lever is located on the right side of the steering wheel. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 In order to ensure proper operation, the Elec- NOTE: tronic Speed Control System has been designed to shut down if multiple Speed Control functions are operated at the same time. If this occurs, the Electronic Speed Control System can be reactivated by pushing the Electronic Speed Control ON/OFF button and resetting the desired vehicle set speed. To Activate Push and release the ON/OFF button located on the end of the Electronic Speed Control lever. The CRUISE indi- cator in the instrument cluster will illuminate. To turn the system off, push and release the ON/OFF button a second time. The CRUISE indicator will turn off. Be sure to turn the system off when not in use. NOTE: The Electronic Speed Control system will auto- matically turn off when the ignition is turned OFF. Electronic Speed Control Lever 118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Leaving the Electronic Speed Control 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 are not using it. To Set a Desired Speed Turn the Electronic Speed Control ON. When the vehicle reaches the speed desired, press down on the lever and release SET DECEL. Release the accelerator and the vehicle will operate at the selected speed. NOTE: • The vehicle must be traveling at least 25 mph • The vehicle should be traveling at a steady speed and on level ground before pressing the lever SET DECEL. (40 km/h) for the Electronic Speed Control to set. To Deactivate A soft tap on the brake pedal, or pulling the Electronic Speed Control lever toward you (CANCEL), or normal brake pressure while slowing the vehicle will deactivate the Electronic Speed Control without erasing the set speed from memory. Pressing the ON/OFF button or turning off the ignition erases the set speed from memory. To Resume Speed If you deactivated the Electronic Speed Control without erasing the set speed from memory and your vehicle speed is above 20 mph (32 km/h) you can resume the previous set speed. To do so, push the lever up and release RESUME ACCEL, and then remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. To Vary the Speed Setting When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you can in- crease speed by pushing up and holding the RESUME ACCEL lever. If the lever is continually held in the RESUME ACCEL position, the set speed will continue to increase until the lever is released, then the new set speed will be established. Tapping RESUME ACCEL once will result in a 1 mph (2 km/h) speed increase. Each time the lever is tapped, speed increases so that tapping the lever three times will increase speed by 3 mph (5 km/h), etc. To decrease speed while the Electronic Speed Control is set, push down and hold the SET DECEL lever. If the lever is continually held in the SET DECEL position, the set speed will continue to decrease until the lever is released. Release the lever when the desired speed is reached, and the new set speed will be established. Tapping the SET DECEL lever once will result in a 1 mph (2 km/h) speed decrease. Each time the button is tapped, speed decreases. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 WARNING! Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a constant speed. Your ve- hicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose control. An accident could be the result. Do not use Electronic Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered, or slippery. To Accelerate for Passing Press the accelerator as you would normally. When the pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed. Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills NOTE: The Electronic Speed Control system maintains speed up and down hills. A slight speed change on moderate hills is normal. 120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE On steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain may occur so it may be preferable to drive without Electronic Speed Control. The HomeLink威 buttons that are located in the headliner or sun visor designate the three different HomeLink威 channels. WARNING! Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a constant speed. Your ve- hicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose control. An accident could be the result. Do not use Electronic Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered or slippery. GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED HomeLink威 replaces up to three remote controls (hand- held transmitters) that operate devices such as garage door openers, motorized gates, lighting or home security systems. The HomeLink威 unit operates off your vehicle’s battery. HomeLink威 Buttons NOTE: HomeLink威 is disabled when the Vehicle Secu- rity Alarm is active. WARNING! • Your motorized door or gate will open and close while you are training the universal transceiver. Do not train the transceiver if people, pets or other objects are in the path of the door or gate. Only use this transceiver with a garage door opener that has a “stop and reverse” feature as required by Federal safety standards. This includes most garage door opener models manufactured after 1982. Do not use a garage door opener without these safety features. Call toll-free 1–800–355–3515 or, on the Internet at www.HomeLink.com for safety infor- mation or assistance. • Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a dan- gerous gas. Do not run your vehicle in the garage while training the transceiver. Exhaust gas can cause serious injury or death. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 Programming HomeLink姞 Before You Begin If you have not trained any of the HomeLink威 buttons, erase all channels before you begin training. To do this, press and hold the two outside buttons for up to 20 seconds until the red indicator flashes. It is recommended that a new battery be placed in the handheld transmitter of the device that is being copied to HomeLink威 for more efficient training and accurate transmission of the radio-frequency signal. Your vehicle should be parked outside of the garage when programming. Begin Programming 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. 2. Hold the battery side of the handheld transmitter away from the HomeLink威 button you wish to program. 122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Place the handheld transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink威 button you wish to program while keeping the indicator light in view. 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the chosen HomeLink威 button and the handheld transmitter button until the HomeLink威 indicator changes from a slow to a rapidly blinking light, then release both the HomeLink威 and handheld transmitter buttons. Watch for the HomeLink威 indicator to change flash rates. When it changes, it is programmed. It may take up to 30 seconds or longer in rare cases. The garage door may open and close while you train. NOTE: • Some gate operators and garage door openers may require you to replace Step 3 with procedures noted in the “Gate Operator/Canadian Programming” section. • After training a HomeLink威 channel, if the garage door does not operate with HomeLink威 and the ga- rage door opener was manufactured after 1995, the garage door opener may have a rolling code. If so, proceed to Step 5 “Programming A Rolling Code System.” 4. Press and hold the just-trained HomeLink威 button and observe the indicator light. If the indicator light stays on constantly, programming is complete and the garage door (or device) should activate when the HomeLink威 button is pressed. If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds and then turns to a constant light, proceed to Step 5 “Pro- gramming A Rolling Code System.” 5. Programming A Rolling Code System At the garage door opener motor (in the garage), locate the “Learn” or “Training” button. This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the garage door opener motor. It is NOT the button normally used to open and close the door. Training The Garage Door Opener 1 — Door Opener 2 — Training Button UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 6. Firmly press and release the LEARN or TRAINING button. The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer. NOTE: You have 30 seconds in which to initiate the next step after the LEARN button has been pressed. 7. Return to the vehicle and press the programmed HomeLink威 button twice (holding the button for two seconds each time). If the device is plugged in and activates, programming is complete. If the device does not activate, press the button a third time (for two seconds) to complete the training. If you have any problems, or require assistance, please call toll-free 1–800–355–3515 or, on the Internet at www.HomeLink.com for information or assistance. To program the remaining two HomeLink威 buttons, repeat each step for each remaining button. DO NOT erase the channels. and release 124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Using HomeLink威 To operate, press the programmed HomeLink威 button. Activation will now occur for the trained device (i.e., garage door opener, gate operator, security system, entry door lock, home/office lighting, etc.,). The handheld transmitter of the device may also be used at any time. Reprogramming a Single HomeLink威 Button To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, follow these steps: 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. 2. Press and hold the desired HomeLink威 button until the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds. Do not release the button. 3. Without releasing the button, proceed with Program- ming HomeLink威 Step 2 and follow all remaining steps. Gate Operator/Canadian Programming Canadian radio frequency laws require transmitter sig- nals to time-out (or quit) after several seconds of trans- mission – which may not be long enough for HomeLink威 to pick up the signal during programming. Similar to this Canadian law, some U.S. gate operators are designed to time-out in the same manner. It may be helpful to unplug the device during the cycling process to prevent possible overheating of the garage door or gate motor. If you are having difficulties programming a garage door opener or a gate operator, replace “Programming HomeLink威” Step 3, with the following: 3. Continue to press and hold the HomeLink威 button, while you press and release (“cycle”), your handheld transmitter every two seconds until HomeLink威 has successfully accepted the frequency signal. The indica- tor light will flash slowly and then rapidly when fully trained. If you unplugged the device for training, plug it back in at this time. Then proceed with Step 4 under “Programming HomeLink威,” earlier in this section. Security It is advised to erase all channels before you sell or turn in your vehicle. To do this, press and hold the two outside buttons for 20 seconds until the red indicator flashes. Note that all channels will be erased. Individual channels cannot be erased. The HomeLink威 Universal Transceiver is disabled when the Vehicle Security Alarm is active. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 Troubleshooting Tips If you are having trouble programming HomeLink威, here are some of the most common solutions: • Replace the battery in the original transmitter. • Press the LEARN button on the Garage Door Opener • Did you unplug the device for training, and remember to complete the training for a Rolling Code. to plug it back in? If you have any problems, or require assistance, please call toll-free 1–800–355–3515 or, on the Internet at www.HomeLink.com for information or assistance. 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE General Information This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following two 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: • The transmitter has been tested and it complies with FCC and IC rules. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for com- pliance could void the user’s authority to operate the device. • The term IC before the certification/registration num- Industry Canada technical ber only signifies that specifications were met. POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED The sunroof controls are mounted between the dome/ reading lights. Power Sunroof Switch WARNING! • Never leave children in a vehicle with the key 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 your fingers, other body parts, or any object to project through the sunroof opening. Injury may result. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 Sunroof Operation Opening Sunroof Manually 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 Manually 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. 128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Venting Sunroof — Express Press and release the “Vent” button, the sunroof will open to the vent position. This is called “Express Vent”. Closing Sunroof — Express Press the switch forward and release, the sunroof will close automatically from any position. The sunroof will close fully, then stop automatically. This is called “Ex- press Close”. During Express Close operation, any move- ment of the sunroof switch will stop the sunroof. Auto Sunroof Express With Anti-Pinch Protection — If Equipped During express closing, anytime an obstacle that restricts glass movement is detected, the motor will stop and reverse travel to avoid pinching the object. 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, then open the front and rear windows together to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sun- roof opening to minimize the buffeting. Sunroof Maintenance Use only a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean the glass panel. Ignition Off Operation For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), the power sunroof switch will remain active for 45 seconds after the ignition switch is turned OFF. Opening either front door will cancel this feature. For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, the power sunroof switch will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned OFF. Opening either front door will cancel this feature. The time is programmable. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Per- sonal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information. ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS There are two 12 Volt (13 Amp) electrical power outlets on this vehicle. Both of the power outlets are protected by a fuse. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 The instrument panel power outlet, located below the climate control knobs, has power available only when the ignition is ON. This power outlet will also operate a conventional cigar lighter unit. To preserve the heating element, do not hold the lighter in the heating position. Instrument Panel Power Outlet 130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE There is a power outlet located on the inside of the center console. This power outlet is powered directly from the battery (power available at all times). Items plugged into this power outlet may discharge the battery and/or prevent the engine from starting. Center Console element must be used. NOTE: • To ensure proper operation a MOPAR威 knob and • Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts (13 Amps) at 12 Volts. If the 160 Watt (13 Amp) power rating is exceeded the fuse protecting the system will need to be replaced. WARNING! To avoid serious injury or death: • Only devices designed for use in this type of outlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet. • Do not touch with wet hands. • Close the lid when not in use and while driving • If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an the vehicle. electric shock and failure. CAUTION! • 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 the engine from 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 generator to recharge the vehicle’s battery. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER — IF EQUIPPED An optional ash receiver is available from your autho- rized dealer and will fit in the center console front cupholder. Ash Receiver 132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! For vehicles equipped with the heated and cooled cupholder, locate the cup holder ash receiver in the forward cupholder. The optional ash receiver also comes with a cigar lighter. You may use the power outlet, located in the instrument panel below the climate control knobs, or in the bottom of the console compartment, for this cigar lighter. CUPHOLDERS Front Seat Cupholders The cupholders in the center console will accommodate either two large size cups or two 20 oz (.5 L) bottles or cans. The one-peice insert can be easily removed for cleaning. An optional removable ashtray may be located in one of the cupholders. Front Cupholders Rear Seat Bottle Holder There are built-in bottle holders located in both rear door trim panels. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 STORAGE Driver’s Side Sunglass Holder — If Equipped An integrated sunglass holder is located in the headliner above the sun visor. To access the sunglass holder, lower the sun visor. Small items such as toll tickets can be stored between the two straps, while sunglasses or other items can be stored above the two straps. Rear Bottle Holder WARNING! If containers of hot liquid are placed in the bottle holder, they can spill when the door is closed, burn- ing the occupants. Be careful when closing the doors to avoid injury. Sunglass Holder 134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Cargo Area The 60/40 split-folding rear seat provides cargo-carrying versatility. The seatbacks fold down easily by pulling nylon tabs between the seatbacks and the bolsters. When the seats are folded down, they provide a continuous, nearly flat extension of the load floor. When the seatback is folded to the upright position, make sure it is latched by strongly pulling on the top of the seatback above the seat strap. WARNING! • Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into position. If the seatback in not securely locked into position, the seat will not provide the proper stability for child seats and/or passengers. An improperly latched seat could cause serious injury. (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • 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 help protect against personal injury, passengers should not be seated in the rear cargo area. The rear cargo space is intended for load carrying purposes only, not for passengers, who should sit in seats and use seat belts. • The weight and position of cargo and passengers can change the vehicle center of gravity and ve- hicle handling. To avoid loss of control resulting in personal injury, follow these guidelines for loading your vehicle: Always place cargo evenly on the cargo floor. Put heavier objects as low and as far forward as possible. Place as much cargo as possible in front of the rear axle. Too much weight or improperly placed weight over or behind the rear axle can cause the rear of the vehicle to sway. Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of the seatback. This could impair visibility or become a dan- gerous projectile in a sudden stop or collision. CONSOLE FEATURES The center console armrest slides forward from design position to provide added user comfort. Two cupholders, each of which can accommodate large beverage contain- ers. A one piece cupholder insert for both cavities can easily be removed for cleaning. The cupholders will also accommodate large size cups and 20 oz. (.5 L) bottles. An optional removable ashtray may be located in the one cupholder. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 Console Features Dual Storage Bins Lifting a latch at the front of the hinged armrest provides access to these storage areas. 136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Storage Console Detail 1 — Release Top Compartment 2 — Release Bottom Compartment 3 — Top Compartment 4 — Bottom Compartment The left latch opens to the top storage area. The lower bin can be accessed directly, without first exposing the upper bin, by operating the right latch with the armrest down. The first storage bin can be used to hold smaller items. The lower storage bin includes a molded-in coin holder, room for CD’s, DVD’s, and a power outlet that allows a cellular phone to recharge while concealed. NOTE: • A notch in the side of the console base under the armrest will also allow use of cellular phone while still plugged into the power outlet and with the armrest latched down. • The power outlet located inside the console can also energize the cigar lighter in the available Smoker’s Package. Video Console — If Equipped The optional Video Entertainment System (VES)™ in- cludes the following components: • The screen for a rear seat DVD player is stored under • Remote Control • Audio/Video RCA Jacks the armrest. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 Video Console Refer to “Video Entertainment System — If Equipped,” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information. 138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE REAR WINDOW FEATURES Rear Window Defroster The rear window defroster button is located on the climate control (Mode) knob. Press this button to turn on the rear window defroster and the heated outside mirrors (if equipped). An indicator in the button will illuminate when the rear window defroster is on. The rear window defroster automatically turns off after ap- proximately 10 minutes. For an additional five minutes of operation, press the button a second time. NOTE: To prevent excessive battery drain, use the rear window defroster only when the engine is operating. CAUTION! Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the heating elements: • Use care when washing the inside of the rear window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window. Use a soft cloth and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to the heating elements. Labels can be peeled off after soaking with warm water. • Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abra- sive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window. • Keep all objects a safe distance from the window. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS 䡵 Instrument Panel Features 䡵 Instrument Cluster 䡵 Instrument Cluster Descriptions 䡵 Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) – . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 . . . . . . . . . . . 145 If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 ▫ Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 ▫ Oil Change Required — If Equipped . . . . . . 161 ▫ Trip Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 ▫ Compass Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 ▫ Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features) . . . . . . . 166 䡵 Setting The Analog Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 䡵 Media Center 230 (REQ) — AM/FM Stereo Radio And 6–Disc CD/DVD Changer (MP3/WMA AUX Jack) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 ▫ Operating Instructions - Radio Mode . . . . . . 170 ▫ Operation Instructions - (Disc Mode For CD And MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-Video) . . . 178 ▫ Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files . . . . . . . 180 140 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ List Button (Disc Mode For MP3/WMA Play) . . . . . . . . . 182 ▫ Info Button (Disc Mode For MP3/WMA Play) . . . . . . . . . 183 䡵 Media Center 730N/430 (RER/REN/RBZ) — AM/FM Stereo Radio And CD/DVD/HDD/ NAV — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185 ▫ Operating Instructions — Voice Command System — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185 ▫ Operating Instructions — Uconnect™ Phone — If Equipped . . . . . . . . 185 ▫ Clock Setting Procedure — RBZ Radio . . . . . 186 ▫ Clock Setting Procedure — RER/REN Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187 䡵 Media Center 130 (RES) — AM/FM Stereo Radio With CD Player (MP3 AUX Jack). . . . . . . 189 ▫ Operating Instructions — Radio Mode . . . . . 190 ▫ Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD And MP3 Audio Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 ▫ Notes On Playing MP3 Files . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 ▫ Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode . . . . 197 䡵 Media Center 130 (RES/RSC) — AM/FM Stereo Radio With CD Player (MP3 AUX Jack) And Sirius Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198 ▫ Operating Instructions — Radio Mode . . . . . 198 ▫ Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD And MP3 Audio Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 ▫ Notes On Playing MP3 Files . . . . . . . . . . . . 206 ▫ List Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) . . . . . . 209 ▫ Info Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) . . . . . . 209 ▫ Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Phone (If Equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210 䡵 Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) — If Equipped (REN/REQ/RER/RBZ/RES Radios Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210 ▫ System Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 ▫ Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID) . . . . . . . . . 211 ▫ Selecting Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite) Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 ▫ Satellite Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212 ▫ Reception Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 141 ▫ Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite) Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212 ▫ Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Phone (If Equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214 䡵 Video Entertainment System (VES)™ — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214 䡵 Remote Sound System Controls — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216 ▫ Right-Hand Switch Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . 217 ▫ Left-Hand Switch Functions For Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217 ▫ Left-Hand Switch Functions For Media (i.e., CD) Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218 142 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 䡵 CD/DVD Disc Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218 䡵 Radio Operation And Cellular Phones . . . . . . . 219 䡵 Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219 ▫ Manual Heating And Air Conditioning . . . . . 219 ▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223 ▫ Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 143 1 — Air Outlet 2 — Side Window Demister Outlet 3 — Instrument Cluster 4 — Ignition Switch 5 — Analog Clock 6 — Radio 7 — Passenger Airbag 8 — Glove Compartment 9 — Heated Seat Switch – If Equipped 10 — Hazard Switch 11 — Storage Compartment 12 — Climate Control 13 — Trunk Release Button 144 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 1. Temperature Gauge The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera- ture. Any reading below the red area of the gauge shows that the engine cooling system is operating properly. The gauge pointer may show a higher than normal tempera- ture when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades, in heavy stop and go traffic, or when towing a trailer. If the pointer rises to the H (red) mark, the instrument cluster will sound a chime. 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 (red) mark, turn the engine off immediately and call for service. There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition. If your air conditioning is on, turn it off. The air conditioning system adds heat to the engine cooling system and turning off the A/C UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 145 removes this heat. You can also turn the Temperature control to maximum heat, the Mode control to Floor and the Fan control to High. This allows the heater core to act as a supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling system. 2. Fuel Door Reminder This is a reminder that the Fuel Filler Door is located on the left side of the vehicle. 3. Fuel Gauge When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the pointer will show the level of fuel remaining in the fuel tank. 4. Speedometer Indicates the vehicle speed in miles per hour (MPH) and kilometers per hour (km/h). 146 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 5. Low Fuel Light When the fuel level drops to approximately 2.0 gal- lons (7.6 Liters), the fuel symbol will light and a single chime will sound. NOTE: This light will remain on until a minimum of approximately 3.0 gallons of fuel is added. 6. Charging System Light This light shows the status of the electrical charg- ing 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 Front Fog Lights or Rear Window Defroster. If the Charging System Light remains on, it means that the vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging system. Obtain SERVICE IMMEDIATELY. See your local authorized dealer. If jump starting is required, refer to “Jump Starting Procedures” in “What To Do In Emergencies”. 7. Airbag Warning Light The light comes on and remains on for six to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned ON. If the light does not turn on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, have the system inspected by an autho- rized dealer. Refer to “Occupant Restraints” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further infor- mation. 8. Seat Belt Reminder Light When the ignition switch is first turned ON, this light will come on for about six seconds. A chime will sound if you have not pulled the shoulder belt out of the retractor. This is a reminder to “buckle up”. If you do not buckle up, the light will remain on. Refer to “Occupant Restraints” in “Things To Know Before Start- ing Your Vehicle” for further information. 9. Oil Pressure Warning Light This light indicates low engine oil pressure. The light will come on and remain on when the ignition switch is turned from the OFF to the ON position, and the light will turn off after the engine is started. If the bulb does not come on during starting, have the system checked by an authorized dealer. If the light comes on and remains on while driving, stop the vehicle and shut off the engine. DO NOT OPERATE THE VEHICLE UNTIL THE CAUSE IS CORRECTED. The light does not show the quantity of oil in the engine. This can be determined using the procedure shown in “Maintaining Your Vehicle”. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 147 10. Engine Temperature Warning Light This light warns of an overheated engine condi- tion. If the engine is critically hot, a warning chime will sound 10 times. After the chime turns off, the engine will still be critically hot until the light goes out. 11. Brake Warning Light 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, that the brake fluid level is low, or that 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. 148 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 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 three 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. 12. Tachometer The silver area of the scale shows the permissible engine revolutions-per-minute (RPM x 1000) for each gear range. Before reaching the red area, ease up on the accelerator to prevent engine damage. 13. Shift Lever Indicator The Shift Lever Indicator is self-contained within the instrument cluster. It displays the gear position of the automatic transmission. NOTE: You must apply the brakes before shifting from PARK. 14. Odometer/Trip Odometer Display Area The odometer shows the total distance the vehicle has been driven. U.S. Federal regulations require that upon transfer of vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the purchaser the correct mileage that the vehicle has been UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 149 driven. If your odometer needs to be repaired or serviced, the repair technician should leave the odometer reading the same as it was before the repair or service. If s/he cannot do so, then the odometer must be set at zero, and a sticker must be placed in the door jamb stating what the mileage was before the repair or service. It is a good idea for you to make a record of the odometer reading before the repair/service, so that you can be sure that it is properly reset, or that the door jamb sticker is accurate if the odometer must be reset at zero. The two trip odometers show individual trip mileage. To switch from odometer to trip odometers, press and release the Trip Odometer button. To reset a trip odom- eter, display the desired trip odometer to be reset then push and hold the button until the display resets (ap- proximately 2 seconds). Refer to “Trip Odometer Button” for additional information. 150 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Vehicle Odometer Messages When the appropriate conditions exist, the odometer will display the following messages: door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Door Ajar deck. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trunk Ajar LoW TirE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Low Tire Pressure CHAngE OIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oil Change Required gASCAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuel Cap Fault HOTOIL . . . . . . . . . . . . Transmission Oil Temperature Exceeds Safe Threshold If the instrument cluster is equipped with the NOTE: optional Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), then warnings such as ”Low Tire,” “Door Ajar” and “Trunk Ajar” will display in the EVIC. (Refer to “Elec- tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” for specific messages). LoW TirE When the appropriate condition exists, the odometer display will toggle between LoW and TirE for three cycles. HOTOIL When this message is displayed there is a transmission over-temperature condition. When this condition occurs, the “HOTOIL” message will be displayed in the odom- eter along with a chime. NOTE: When this message is displayed, bring the vehicle to a stop and idle the engine in park until the message clears. Raising the idle of the engine slightly will help speed up the cooling. gASCAP If the vehicle diagnostic system detects a leak or change in the evaporative system, or the fuel filler cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged, the words “gASCAP” will display in the odometer display area. If this occurs, tighten the fuel filler cap properly and press the odom- eter reset button to turn off the “gASCAP” message. (Refer to “Onboard Diagnostic System — OBDII” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information). If the problem continues, the message will appear the next time the vehicle is started. See your authorized dealer service center as soon as possible. CHAngE OIL Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indicator system. The “CHAngE OIL” message will flash in the instrument cluster odometer for approximately 12 seconds after a single chime has sounded to indicate the next scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil change indicator system is duty cycle based, which means the engine oil change interval may fluctuate dependent upon your personal driving style. Unless reset, this message will continue to display each time you turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 151 To turn off the message temporarily, press and release the Trip Odometer button on the instrument cluster. To reset the oil change indicator system (after performing the scheduled maintenance) perform the following proce- dure: 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (Do not start the engine). 2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal slowly 3 times within 10 seconds. 3. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position. If the indicator message illuminates when you NOTE: start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not reset. If necessary repeat this procedure. 4. For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)”. 152 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 15. Cruise Indicator — If Equipped This indicator shows that the Electronic Speed Control System is ON. 16. Odometer/Trip Odometer Reset Button Single Trip Odometer Press and release this button to change the display from odometer to trip odometer. The word “Trip” displays to show that the odometer is in Trip Mode. Press and release the button again to change the display back to the odometer. To reset the trip odometer, first set the display to Trip Mode. Then push and hold the button (approximately 2 seconds) until the display resets to 0 miles (km). The odometer must be in Trip Mode to reset the trip odom- eter. Dual Trip Odometer — If Equipped Press and release this button to change the display from odometer to “Trip A.” Press and release it a second time to change the display to “Trip B.” Press and release it a third time to change the display back to the odometer. To reset the trip odometer, first display the trip mileage that you want to reset, “Trip A” or “Trip B.” Then push and hold the button (approximately 2 seconds) until the display resets to 0 miles (km). The odometer must be in Trip Mode to reset the trip odometer. 17. Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Indicator Light This light informs you of a problem with the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system. If a problem is detected, the light will come on while the engine is running. If the light remains lit with the engine running, your vehicle will usually be drivable and not need towing, however see your autho- rized dealer for service as soon as possible. If the light is flashing when the engine is running you may experience power loss, an elevated/rough idle, and increased brake pedal effort, and your vehicle may require towing. Immediate service is required. The light will come on when the ignition switch is first turned on and remain on approximately 15 seconds as a bulb check. This is normal. If the light does not come on during starting, have the system checked by an autho- rized dealer. 18. Position Light Indicator — If Equipped This indicator will illuminate when the park lights or headlights are turned on. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 153 19. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light — If Equipped This light indicates the Electronic Stability Con- trol system (ESC) has been turned off by the driver. 20. Turn Signal Indicators The arrows will flash in unison with the exterior turn signal, when using the turn signal lever. 21. Front Fog Light Indicator — If Equipped This indicator will illuminate when the front fog lights are on. 22. Vehicle Security Light — If Equipped This light will flash rapidly for approximately 16 seconds when the alarm system is arming. The light will begin to flash slowly indicating that the system is armed. The light will stop flashing when the vehicle is disarmed. 154 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 23. Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light — If Equipped This light monitors the ABS. This light will come on when the ignition key is turned to the ON position and may stay on for approxi- mately three seconds. If the ABS light remains on or comes on during driving, it indicates that the Anti-Lock portion of the brake system is not functioning and that service is required, however, the conventional brake system will continue to operate normally provided that the BRAKE warning light is not on. If the ABS light is on, the brake system should be serviced as soon as possible to restore the benefit of Anti-Lock Brakes. The ABS warning light should be checked frequently to assure that it is operating properly. Turn the ignition key to the on position, but do not start the vehicle. The light should come on. If the light does not come on, have the system inspected by an authorized dealer. 24. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/ Malfunction Indicator Light — If Equipped The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” in the instrument cluster will come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. It should go out with the engine running. If the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” comes on continuously with the engine running, a malfunction has been detected in the ESC system. If this light remains on after several ignition cycles, and the vehicle has been driven several miles (kilometers) at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see your autho- rized dealer as soon as possible to have the problem diagnosed and corrected. NOTE: • The “ESC Off Indicator Light” and the “ESC will be ON even if it was turned off previously. Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” come on mo- mentarily each time the ignition switch is turned ON. • Each time the ignition is turned ON, the ESC system • The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking sounds when it is active. This is normal; the sounds will stop when ESC becomes inactive following the maneuver that caused the ESC activation. 25. Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly, when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.) UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 155 As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illumi- nates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect

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