2004 Dodge Intrepid Owners Manual

programming.

To unlock the doors: Press and release the unlock button on the transmitter. NOTE: The system may be programmed to unlock all the doors upon the first press of the Unlock button. To toggle between the first press unlock of driver’s door to unlock of all doors, perform the following procedure: 1. Press and hold the Unlock button on the transmitter. 2. Continue to hold the Unlock button, wait at least 4 but no longer than 10 seconds, then press the Lock button. 3. Release both buttons.

Enable/Disable Lamp Flash: The Lamp Flash can be enabled or disabled by perform- ing the following procedure: 1. Press and hold the Lock button on the transmitter. 2. Continue to hold the Lock button, wait at least 4 but no longer than 10 seconds, then press the Trunk button. 3. Release both buttons. To lock the doors: Press and release the LOCK button to lock all doors. Enable/Disable Horn chirp: The horn chirp feature can be enabled or disabled by performing the following procedure: 1. Press and hold the Lock button on the transmitter. 2. Continue to hold the Lock button, wait at least 4 but no longer than 10 seconds, then press the Unlock button. 3. Release both buttons. NOTE: To enable/disable the Lamp Flash, see proce- dure described above.

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To unlock the trunk: Press and hold the trunk button on the transmitter to unlatch the trunk. Enable/Disable Trunk Press and Hold: The transmitter can be programmed to unlatch the trunk immediately upon activation of the Trunk button (with- out pressing and holding) by performing the following procedure: 1. Press and hold the Unlock button on the transmitter. 2. Continue to hold the Unlock button, wait at least 4 but no longer than 10 seconds, then press the Trunk button. 3. Release both buttons. Panic Alarm The panic alarm unlocks the driver’s door, turns on the interior lights, flashes the headlights and sounds the horn for about 3 minutes or until the alarm is turned off. The vehicle can be driven while in the Panic mode.

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To Use The Panic Alarm: Press and hold the Panic button to activate the alarm. Press and hold the Panic button or unlock the door with the key to deactivate the alarm. The alarm will also shut itself off after 3 minutes or when vehicle speed reaches 15
m.p.h. (24 km/h). To Program Additional Transmitters: Up to 4 transmitters can be programmed to your vehicle. To program a transmitter, perform the following proce- dure. On vehicles equipped with an EVIC (Electronic Vehicle Information Center), these functions can be selected at the EVIC using the Customer Programmable Features. Refer to EVIC— Customer Programmable Features for details. NOTE: When entering program mode, all previously programmed transmitters are erased from memory, therefore you must reprogram ALL the transmitters when you enter program mode. 1. With the vehicle in Park, turn the Ignition switch to the ON position.

2. Using a previously programmed transmitter, press the Unlock button on the transmitter. Continue to hold the Unlock button, wait at least 4 but no longer than 10
seconds, then press and hold the Panic button for at least one second. Release both buttons simultaneously. You will hear a chime to signal that you can proceed with programming the new transmitter. 3. One by one with each transmitter (includes previously programmed as well as the new transmitter), press and release the lock and unlock buttons simultaneously. You

will hear a chime after each transmitter has been success- fully programmed. You will have 30 seconds to finish programming all new transmitters. A chime will sound when the 30 seconds is over or the ignition switch is turned to the Lock position. Transmitter Linked to Memory Programming Your remote transmitters can be programmed to return the driver’s seat, mirrors, and radio presets to the saved position when the Unlock button is pressed and released. NOTE: When newly purchased (or replacement) trans- mitters are programmed into the vehicle, the first trans- mitter programmed will be associated with memory setting 1, and the second transmitter programmed will be associated with memory setting 2. Additional transmit- ters will not be associated with a memory setting. To program your transmitters, perform the following: 1. Insert key into the igniton and turn the key to the On/Run position. 2. Adjust the seat and side view mirrors to the desired position. Program the radio preset buttons to the desired stations.

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3. Press and release the Set (S) button on the memory seat switch, then press and release memory button 1 or 2. 4. Press and release the Lock button on the transmitter. This will link the transmitter to the desired memory setting. 5. Do not press any buttons for 10 seconds. NOTE: Your transmitters may be unlinked from your memory settings by following the procedure above ex- cept pressing the Unlock button on the transmitter in step 4 above. On vehicles equipped with an EVIC (Electronic Vehicle Information Center), these functions can be se- lected at the EVIC using the Customer Programmable Features. Refer to EVIC-Customer Programmable Fea- tures for details. When newly purchased (or replacement) transmitters are programmed into the vehicle, the first transmitter trained will be associated with memory set- ting 1, and the second transmitter trained will be associ- ated with memory setting 2. Additional transmitters will not be associated with a memory setting.

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General Information This transmitter complies with FCC rules part 15 and with RS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference and (2) This device must accept any interference that may be received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. If your Remote Lock Control fails to operate from a normal distance, check for these two conditions: 1. Weak batteries in transmitter. The expected life of batteries is from one to two years. 2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station tower, airport transmitter, and some mobile or CB radios. Transmitter Battery Service The recommended replacement battery is DL 2016 or its equivalent. • Pry the transmitter halves apart with a dime or similar object. Make sure not to damage the rubber gasket during removal.

• Remove and replace the batteries. Avoid touching the new batteries with your fingers. Skin oils may cause battery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it with rubbing alcohol. • Reassemble the transmitter case. Snap the halves to-

gether and test transmitter operation.

SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM— IF EQUIPPED The system monitors the doors, trunk key cylinder, and ignition for unauthorized operation. If something triggers the alarm, the system will signal for up to 18 minutes. For the first 3 minutes the horn will sound and the headlights, park and tail lights and the SET light will flash. The horn will stop and if the source of the trigger is still present, the lights will continue to flash for another 15 minutes. NOTE: The engine will not start until you disarm the system.

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To set the alarm:

1. Remove the keys from the ignition switch and get out of the vehicle. 2. Lock the door using either the door key, power door lock switch, or the Keyless Entry Transmitter and close all doors.

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3. The SET light on the top of the instrument panel will flash rapidly for 16 seconds. This shows that the system is arming. If the light comes on but does not flash, the system is still armed, but there is a problem in the trunk circuit. After 16 seconds the SET light will continue to flash slowly. This shows that the system is fully armed.

Tamper Alert If the horn sounds 3 times when you unlock a front door using either a key or the Keyless Entry Transmitter, the alarm had been triggered. Check the vehicle for tamper- ing. Security System Manual Override The system will not arm if you lock the doors using the manual lock control.

To disarm the system: Unlock a front door using either the key or the Keyless Entry Transmitter.

POWER WINDOWS Window controls on the driver’s door control all door windows.

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The window lock switch on the driver’s door allows you to disable the window control on the other doors.

REMOTE TRUNK LID RELEASE You can open the trunk lid from inside the vehicle by pressing the switch on the left side of the instrument panel. The transmission must be in Park before the switch will operate.

The driver’s window switch has an Auto Down feature. Press the window switch past the detent, release, and the window will go down automatically. Press the switch a second time in either direction to stop the window. To open the window part way, press the window switch to the detent and release it when you want the window to stop.

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TRUNK SAFETY WARNING

WARNING!

Do not allow children to have access to the trunk, either by climbing into the trunk from outside, or through the inside of the vehicle. Always close the trunk lid when your vehicle is unattended. Once in the trunk, young children may not be able to escape, even if they entered through the rear seat. If trapped in the trunk, children can die from suffocation or heat stroke.

Trunk Emergency Release The trunk of your vehicle is equipped with an emergency release handle. It is located on the inside of the trunk lid, near the latch, and is coated so that it glows in a darkened trunk. Pull on the handle to open the trunk.

OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Some of the most important safety features in your vehicle are the restraint systems. These include the front and rear seat belts for the driver and all passengers, front airbags for both the driver and front passenger and side airbags, if equipped, for both the driver and right front passenger. If you will be carrying children too small for adult-size belts, your seat belts also can be used to hold infant and child restraint systems.

Please pay close attention to the information in this section. It tells you how to use your restraint system properly to keep you and your passengers as safe as possible.

WARNING!

In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you are not properly buck- led up. You can strike the interior of your vehicle or other passengers, or you can be thrown out of the vehicle. Always be sure you and others in your vehicle are buckled up properly.

Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even on short trips. Someone on the road may be a poor driver and cause a collision which includes you. This can happen far away from home or on your own street.

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Research has shown that seat belts save lives. And they can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision. Some of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown from the vehicle. Seat belts provide protection from that, and they reduce the risk of injury caused by striking the inside of the vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle needs to be buckled up all the time. Lap/Shoulder Belts All seating positions in your vehicle are equipped with Lap/Shoulder Belts. The belt webbing retractor will lock only during very sudden stops or collisions. This feature allows the shoul- der part of the belt to move freely with you under normal conditions. But in a collision, the belt will lock and reduce your risk of striking the inside of the vehicle or being thrown out.

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WARNING!

• Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seat belts are designed to go around the large bones of your body. These are the strongest parts of your body and can take the forces of a collision the best. Wearing your belt in the wrong place could make your injuries in a collision much worse. You might suffer internal injuries, or you could even slide out of part of the belt. Follow these instruc- tions to wear your seat belt safely and to keep your passengers safe, too. • Two people should never be belted into a single seat belt. People belted together can crash into one another in an accident, hurting one another badly. Never use a lap/shoulder belt or a lap belt for more than one person, no matter what their size.

Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back and adjust the front seat.

Center Console removed from following illustrations

2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of your seat. Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt. Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to allow the belt go around your lap.

3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a ”click.”

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WARNING!

• A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly. The lap portion could ride too high on your body, possibly causing internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you. • A belt that is too loose will not protect you as well. In a sudden stop you could move too far forward, increasing the possibility of injury. Wear your seat belt snugly. • A belt that is worn under your arm is very dangerous. Your body could strike the inside sur- faces of the vehicle in a collision, increasing head and neck injury. A belt worn under the arm can cause internal injuries. Ribs aren’t as strong as shoulder bones. Wear the belt over your shoulder so that your strongest bones will take the force in a collision. • A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you from injury during a collision. You are more likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not wear your shoulder belt. The lap and shoulder belt are meant to be used together.

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4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up a bit on the shoulder belt, as shown. To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug belt reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in a collision.

WARNING!

• A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of internal injury in a collision. The belt forces won’t be at the strong hip and pelvic bones, but across your abdomen. Always wear the lap belt as low as pos- sible and keep it snug. • A twisted belt can’t do its job as well. In a collision it could even cut into you. Be sure the belt is straight. If you can’t straighten a belt in your vehicle, take it to your dealer and have it fixed.

5. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is comfortable and not resting on your neck. The retractor will withdraw any slack in the belt. 6. To release the belt, push the red button marked PRESS on the buckle. The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position. If necessary, slide the latch plate down the webbing to allow it to retract fully.

WARNING!

A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection. Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system. Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after an accident if they have been damaged (bent retractor, torn webbing, etc.).

Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage In the front seats, the shoulder belt can be adjusted upward or downward to position the belt away from your neck. Push the lever above the webbing upward to release the anchorage, and then move it up or down to the position that serves you best.

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As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you will prefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average, you’ll prefer a higher position. When you release the anchorage, try to move it up or down to make sure that it is locked in position. In the rear seat, move toward the center of the seat to position the belt away from your neck.

WARNING!

Using a seat belt extender when not needed can increase the risk of injury in a collision. Only use the extender when the lap belt is not long enough when it is worn low and snug, and in the recommended seating positions. Remove and store the extender when not needed.

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Seat Belts and Pregnant Women We recommend that pregnant women use the seat belts throughout their pregnancy. Keeping the mother safe is the best way to keep the baby safe. Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the belt across the thighs and as snug across the hips as possible. Keep the belt low so that it does not come across the abdomen. That way the strong bones of the hips will take the force if there is a collision. Seat Belt Extender If a seat belt is too short, even when fully extended and when the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if so equipped) is in its lowest position, your dealer can provide you with a seat belt extender. This extender should be used only if the existing belt is not long enough. When it is not required, remove the extender and store it.

Driver and Right Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag

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If the vehicle is equipped with side airbags, they are located inside the driver and front passenger seats, and their covers are also labeled SRS AIRBAG.

This vehicle has front airbags for both the driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems. The driver’s front airbag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel. The passenger’s front airbag is mounted in the instrument panel, above the glove compartment. The words SRS AIRBAG are embossed on the airbag covers.

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WARNING!

• Do not put anything on or around the front airbag covers or attempt to manually open them. You may damage the airbags and you could be injured because the airbags are not there to protect you. These protective covers are designed to open only when the airbags are inflated. • If your vehicle is equipped with side airbags, do not use accessory seat covers or place objects between you and the side airbags; the perfor- mance could be adversely affected and/or objects could be pushed into you, causing serious injury. • If your vehicle is equipped with side airbags, do not attach cup holders or any other objects on or around the door. The inflating side airbag could drive the objects into occupants, causing serious injury.

Airbags inflate in moderate to high speed impacts. Along with the seat belts, front airbags work with the instru- ment panel knee bolsters to provide improved protection

for the driver and front passenger. Side airbags also work with seat belts to improve occupant protection. The seat belts are designed to protect you in many types of collisions. The front airbags deploy only in moderate to severe frontal collisions. In certain types of collisions, both the front and side airbags may be triggered. But even in collisions where the airbags work, you need the seat belts to keep you in the right positon for the airbags to protect you properly. Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the risk of harm from a deploying airbag. 1. Children 12 years old and under should always ride buckled up in the rear seat. Infants in rear-facing child restraints (designed for chil- dren up to 20 lbs. [9kg.] and at least one year old) should NEVER ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passen- ger front airbag. An airbag deployment could cause serious injury or death to an infant in that position. Children that are not big enough to properly wear the vehicle seat belt (see section on “Child Restraint”) should

be secured in the rear seat in child restraints or belt- positioning booster seats appropriate for the size and age of the child. Older children who do not use child restraints or belt- positioning booster seats should ride properly buckled up in the rear seat. Never allow children to slide the shoulder belt behind them or under their arm. If a child from 1 to 12 years old must ride in the front passenger seat because the vehicle is crowded, move the seat as far back as possible, and use the proper child restraint. See the section on “Child Restraint”. You should read the instructions provided with your child restraint to make sure that you are using it properly. 2. All occupants should wear their lap and shoulder belts properly. 3. The driver and front passenger seats should be moved back as far as practical to allow the front airbags room to inflate.

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4. If your vehicle has side airbags, do not lean against the door, airbags will inflate forcefully into the space be- tween you and the door.

WARNING!

• Relying on the airbags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision. The airbags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some collisions the airbags won’t deploy at all. Always wear your seat belts even though you have airbags. • Being too close to the steering wheel or instru- ment panel during airbag deployment could cause serious injury. • Airbags need room to inflate. Sit back, comfort- ably extending your arms to reach the steering wheel or instrument panel. • If the vehicle has side airbags, they also need room to inflate. Do not lean against the door. Sit upright in the center of the seat.

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Airbag System Components The airbag system consists of the following: • ACM (Airbag Control Module) • AIRBAG Readiness Light • Driver and Passenger Front Airbags • Optional Driver and Passenger Side Airbags. • Steering Wheel and Column • Instrument Panel • Interconnecting Wiring • Crash Sensors • Knee Impact Bolsters The side airbag system, on vehicles so equipped, consists of the following: • AIRBAG Readiness Light • Side Airbag in the Driver’s Seat • Side Airbag in the Passenger’s Seat

• ACM (Airbag Control Module) • SIACM (Side Impact Airbag Control Module) • Interconnecting Wiring How the Frontal Airbag System Works • The front airbag control module determines if a frontal collision is severe enough to require the airbags to inflate. • The airbag control module will not detect side, roll • The airbag control module also monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of the system whenever the ignition switch is in the START or RUN positions. These include all of the items listed above except the knee bolsters, the instrument panel, and the steering wheel and column. If the key is in the OFF position, in the ACC position, or not in the ignition, the airbags are not on and will not inflate. • The airbag control module also turns on the AIRBAG light in the instrument panel for 6 to 8 seconds when the ignition is first turned on,

over, or rear collisions.

then turns the light off. If it detects a malfunction in any part of the system, it turns on the light either momentarily or continuously.

WARNING!

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through vent holes in the sides of the airbag. In this way the airbags do not interfere with your control of the vehicle. • The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees and position you for the best interaction with the airbags.

Ignoring the AIRBAG light in your instrument panel could mean you won’t have the airbags to protect you in a collision. If the light does not come on, stays on after you start the vehicle, or if it comes on as you drive, have the airbag system checked right away. • When the airbag control module detects an impact requiring the front airbags, it signals the inflator units. A large quantity of nontoxic gas is generated to inflate the airbags. The airbag covers separate and fold out of the way as the airbags inflate to their full size. The airbags fully inflate in about 60 milliseconds. This is only about half of the time it takes you to blink your eyes. The airbags then quickly deflate while helping to restrain the driver and right front passenger. The driver’s front airbag gas is vented towards the instru- ment panel. The passenger’s front airbag gas is vented

If A Deployment Occurs The airbag system is designed to deploy when the airbag control module detects a moderate-to-severe frontal col- lision, to help restrain the driver and right front passen- ger, and then to immediately deflate. NOTE: A frontal collision that is not severe enough to need airbag protection will not activate the system. This does not mean something is wrong with the airbag system. If you do have a collision which deploys the airbags, any or all of the following may occur: • The nylon airbag material may sometimes cause abra- sions and/or skin reddening to the driver and right front passenger as the airbags deploy and unfold. The abrasions are similar to friction rope burns or those you might get sliding along a carpet or gymnasium

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floor. They are not caused by contact with chemicals. They are not permanent and normally heal quickly. However, if you haven’t healed significantly within a few days, or if you have any blistering, see your doctor immediately. • As the airbags deflate you may see some smoke-like particles. The particles are a normal by-product of the process that generates the nontoxic gas used for airbag inflation. These airborne particles may irritate the skin, eyes, nose, or throat. If you have skin or eye irritation, rinse the area with cool water. For nose or throat irritation, move to fresh air. If the irritation continues, see your doctor. If these particles settle on your clothing, follow the garment manufacturer’s instruc- tions for cleaning. • It is not advisable to drive your vehicle after the airbags have been deployed. If you are involved in another collision, the airbags will not be in place to protect you.

WARNING!

Deployed airbags can’t protect you in another colli- sion. Have the airbags replaced by an authorized dealer as soon as possible.

How the Side Airbag System Works

• The side impact airbag control module determines if a side collision is severe enough to require the airbag to inflate. The ACM will not detect rollover, front or rear impacts.

• The side impact airbag control module monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of the system when- ever the ignition switch is in the “START” or “RUN” positions. These include all of the items listed above except for the AIRBAG light (which is controlled by the frontal airbag system). • In moderate to severe side collisions, the side airbag inflator on the crash side of the vehicle is triggered, releasing a quantity of nontoxic gas. The inflating side airbag exits through the seat seam into the space between the occupant and the door. The side airbag moves at a very high speed and with such a high force, that it could injure you if you are not seated properly, or if items are positioned in the area where the side airbag inflates. This especially applies to children.

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Maintaining Your Airbag System

WARNING!

• Modifications to any part of the airbag system could cause it to fail when you need it. You could be injured because the airbag is not there to protect you. Do not modify the components or wiring, including adding any kind of badges or stickers to the airbag covers. Do not modify the front bumper or vehicle body structure. • You need proper knee impact protection in a collision. Do not mount or locate any aftermarket equipment on or behind the knee impact bolsters. • It is dangerous to try to repair any part of the airbag system yourself. Be sure to tell anyone who works on your vehicle that it has airbags.

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Airbag Light

You will want to have the airbags ready for your protection in an impact. While the airbag system is designed to be maintenance free, if any of the following occurs, have an authorized dealer service the system immediately. • The AIRBAG light does not come on or flickers during the 6 to 8 seconds when the ignition switch is first turned on. • The light remains on or flickers after the 6 to 8 second • The light flickers or comes on and remains on while

interval.

driving.

Child Restraint Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up all the time– babies and children too. Every state in the United States and all Canadian provinces require that small children ride in proper restraint systems. This is the law, and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it.

Children 12 years and under should ride properly buck- led up in a rear seat. According to crash statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seat rather than the front.

WARNING!

In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, can become a missile inside the vehicle. The force required to hold even an infant on your lap could become so great that you could not hold the child, no matter how strong you are. The child and others could be badly injured. Any child riding in your vehicle should be in a proper restraint for the child’s size.

There are different sizes and types of restraints for children from newborn size to the child almost large enough for an adult safety belt. Always check the child seat owner’s manual to ensure you have the right seat for your child. Use the restraint that is correct for your child:

Infants and Child Restraints • Safety

experts

recommend that

children ride rearward-facing in the vehicle until they are at least one year old and weigh at least 20 lbs (9 kg). Two types of child restraints can be used rearward-facing: infant carriers and “convertible” child seats. • The infant carrier is only used rearward-facing in the vehicle. It is recommended for children who weigh up to about 20 lbs (9 kg). “Convertible” child seats can be used either rearward-facing or forward-facing in the vehicle. Convertible child seats often have a higher weight limit in the rearward-facing direction than infant carriers do, so they can be used rearward-facing by children who weigh more than 20 lbs (9 kg) but are less than one year old. Both types of child restraints are held in the vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt or the LATCH anchorage system. (See the LATCH — Child Seat Anchorage System section for greater explana- tion.) • Rearward-facing child seats must NEVER be used in the front seat of a vehicle with a front passenger

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airbag. An airbag deployment could cause severe injury or death to infants in this position.

WARNING!

• A rearward facing infant restraint should only be used in a rear seat. A rearward facing infant restraint in the front seat may be struck by a deploying passenger airbag which may cause se- vere or fatal injury to the infant. • Improper installation can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint. It could come loose in a collision. The child could be badly injured or killed. Follow the manufacturer’s directions ex- actly when installing an infant or child restraint.

Here are some tips on getting the most out of your child restraint: • Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it has a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety

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Standards. We also recommend that you try a child restraint in the vehicle seats where you will use it before you buy it. • The restraint must be appropriate for your child’s weight and height. Check the label on the restraint for weight and height limits. • Carefully follow the instructions that come with the restraint. If you install the restraint improperly, it may not work when you need it. • Buckle the child into the seat according to the seat • When your child restraint is not in use, secure it in the vehicle with the seat belt or remove it from the vehicle. Do not leave it loose in the vehicle. In a sudden stop or collision, it could strike the occupants or seat backs and cause serious personal injury.

manufacturer’s directions.

NOTE: www.seatcheck.org or call 1–866–SEATCHECK.

information,

additional

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Older Children and Child Restraints Children who weigh more than 20 lbs (9 kg) and who are older than one year can ride forward-facing in the vehicle. Forward-facing child seats and convertible child seats used in the forward-facing direction are for children who weigh 20 to 40 lbs (9 to 18 kg) and who are older than one year. These child seats are also held in the vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt or the LATCH anchor- age system. (See the LATCH — Child Seat Anchorage System Section.) The belt-positioning booster seat is for children weighing more than 40 lbs (18 kg), but who are still too small to fit the vehicle’s seat belts properly. If the child cannot sit with knees bent over the vehicle’s seat cushion while the child’s back is against the seat back, they should use a belt-positioning booster seat. The child and belt- positioning booster seat are held in the vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt.

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 the 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 behind their back or under their arm.

slouching can move the belt out of position.

as possible.

LATCH – Child Seat Anchorage System (Lower Anchors and Tether for CH ildren) Your vehicle’s rear seat is equipped with the child restraint anchorage system called LATCH. The LATCH system provides for the installation of the child restraints without using the vehicle’s seat belts, instead securing

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the child restraint using lower anchorages and upper tether straps from the child restraint to the vehicle structure. LATCH-compatible child restraint systems are now avail- able. However, because the lower anchorages are to be introduced over a period of years, child restraint systems having attachments for those achorages will continue to also have features for installation using the vehicle’s seat belts. Child restraints having tether straps and hooks for connection tot he top tether anchorages have been avail- able for some time. For some older child restraints, many child restraint manufacturers offer add-on tether strap kits or retro-fit kits. You are urged to take advantage of all the available attachments provided with your child re- straint in any vehicle.

All three rear seating positions have lower anchorages that are capable of accomodating LATCH-compatible child seats. These are round bars, located at the lower area of the seat back. Install your child seat as per child seat manufac- turer recommendations.

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Installing the LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint System We urge that you carefully follow the directions of the manufacturer when installing your child restraint. Not all child restraint systems will be installed as described here. Again, carefully follow the installation instructions that were provided with the child restraint system. The rear seat lower anchorages are round bars, located at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seat back, and are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to

install the child restraint. You will easily feel them if you run your finger alon the intersection of the seatback and seat cushion surfaces.

In addition, there are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located in the panel between the rear seat back and the rear window. These tether strap anchorages are

under a hinged plastic cover with this symbol on it. Many, but not all restraint systems will be equipped with separate straps on each side, with each having a hook or connector for attachment to the lower anchorage and a means of adjusting the tension in the strap. Forward- facing toddler restraints and some rear-facing infant restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap, a hook for attachment to the tether strap anchorage and a means of adjusting the tension of the strap. You will first loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and on the tether strap so that you can more easily attach the hooks or connectors over the top of the anchorage bars, pushing aside the seat cover material. Then lift the tether anchorage cover directly behind the seat where you are placing the child restraint and attach the tether strap to

the anchorage, being careful to route the tether strap to provide the most direct path between the anchor and the child restraint. If your vehicle is equipped with adjust- able rear head restraints, raise the head restraint and, where possible, route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the two posts. If not possible, lower the head restraint and route the tether strap around the outboard side of the head restraint. Finally, tighten all three straps as you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the seat, removing slack in the straps according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instruc- tions.

WARNING!

Improper installation of a child restraint to the LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint. The child could be badly injured or killed. Follow the manufacturer’s directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint.

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Installing Child Restraints Using the Vehicle Seat Belts The passenger seat belts are equipped with cinching latch plates which are designed to keep the lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt tight around the child restraint so that it is not necessary to use a locking clip. Pull up on the shoulder portion of the lap/shoulder belt to tighten the belt. The cinching latch plate will keep the belt tight, however, any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the belt occasionally and pull it tight if necessary. In the rear seat, you may have trouble tightening the lap/shoulder belt on the child restraint because the buckle or latch plate is too close to the belt path opening on the restraint. Disconnect the latch plate from the buckle and twist the short buckle-end belt several times to shorten it. Insert the latch plate into the buckle with the release button facing out. If the belt still can’t be tightened, or if by pulling and pushing on the restraint loosens the belt, you may need to do something more. Disconnect the latch plate from the buckle, turn the buckle around, and insert the latch

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plate into the buckle again. If you still can’t make the child restraint secure, try a different seating position. To attach a child restraint tether strap: 1. Lift the cover over the anchor directly behind the seat where you are placing the child restraint.

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 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 re- straint. 3. Attach the tether strap hook (A) of the child restraint to the anchor (B) and remove slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instruc- tions.

WARNING!

An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child. Use only the anchor positions directly behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap.

Transporting Pets Airbags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet. An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in a collision.

Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts.

ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS The engine in your new vehicle does not require a long break-in period. Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55
mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable. While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration, within the limits of local traffic laws, contributes to a good break-in. Wide open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detrimental and should be avoided. The crankcase oil installed in the engine at the factory is a high quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil changes should be consistent with expected climate con- ditions under which vehicle operations will occur. The recommended viscosity and quality grades are in Section 7 of this manual. Do not use non-detergent or straight mineral oils.

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A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles of operation. This is a normal part of the break-in and not an indication of a problem.

SAFETY TIPS

Exhaust Gas

WARNING!

Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon monoxide (CO) which is colorless and odorless. Breathing it can make you unconscious and can eventually poison you. To avoid breathing (CO) follow the safety tips below. • Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in confined areas any longer than needed to move your vehicle in or out of the area. • If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the engine running, adjust your heating or cooling con- trols to force outside air into the vehicle. Set the blower at high speed.

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• To avoid drawing exhaust gases into the vehicle, close the trunk while driving. However, if for some reason it must remain open, close all windows. Adjust the heating or cooling system to force outside air into the vehicle. Set the blower at high speed.

Safety Checks You Should Make Inside the Vehicle Seat Belts Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system. Safety belt assemblies must be replaced after an accident if they have been damaged (bent retractor, torn webbing, etc.). If there is any question regarding belt or retractor condition, replace the belt. Airbag Light

The light should come on and remain on for 6 to 8 seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned ON. If the bulb is not lit during starting, have it replaced. If the light stays on or comes on while driving, have the system checked by an authorized dealer.

Defrosters Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place the blower control on high speed. You should be able to feel the air directed against the windshield. Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside the Vehicle

Tires Examine tires for excessive tread wear or uneven wear patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects lodged in the tread. Inspect for tread cuts or sidewall cracks. Check wheel nuts for tightness and tires (includ- ing spare) for proper pressure. Lights Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument panel. Fluid Leaks Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for brake fluid, fuel, water, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline fumes are present, the cause should be corrected immediately.

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CONTENTS 䡵 Cup Holders

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
▫ Front Seat Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
䡵 Coat Hook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
䡵 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
▫ Adjusting The Inside Day/Night Mirror . . . . . .53
▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . . .53
▫ Electric Remote Control Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . .54
▫ Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
䡵 Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
▫ Manual Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
▫ Power Seats — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
▫ Power Reclining Seats — If Equipped . . . . . . . .56

▫ Manual Reclining Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
▫ Lumbar Support — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . .57
▫ Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
▫ Folding Rear Seats — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . .58
䡵 To Open And Close The Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
䡵 Interior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
▫ To Turn The Interior Lights On . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
▫ Battery Saver Feature—Interior Lights . . . . . . . .60
▫ Instrument Panel Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
▫ Front Map/Reading Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
▫ Rear Seat Reading/Courtesy Lights . . . . . . . . .61

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䡵 Exterior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
▫ Headlights And Parking Lights . . . . . . . . . . . .62
▫ Lights-On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
▫ Headlight Time Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
▫ Battery Saver Feature—Exterior Lights . . . . . . .63
▫ Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
▫ Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only) . . . . . .63
䡵 Multifunction Control Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
▫ Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
▫ Headlight Dimmer Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
▫ Passing Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
▫ Windshield Wipers And Washers . . . . . . . . . . .64
▫ Speed Sensitive Intermittent Wipers System . . . .65
䡵 Tilt Steering Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
䡵 Traction Control Switch — If Equipped . . . . . . .66
䡵 Electronic Speed Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

▫ To Activate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
▫ To Set At A Desired Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
▫ To Deactivate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
▫ To Resume Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
▫ To Accelerate For Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
▫ Using Speed Control On Hills . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
䡵 Overhead Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
▫ Dome/Reading Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
䡵 Garage Door Opener — If Equipped . . . . . . . . .70
▫ Programming The Universal Transceiver . . . . . .71
▫ “Rolling Code” Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
▫ Canadian Programming/Gate Programming . . .74
▫ Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
▫ Reprogramming A Single Button . . . . . . . . . . .75
▫ Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

䡵 Power Sun Roof — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . .76
▫ Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
▫ Sun Roof Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

䡵 Overhead Travel Information Center — If

Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
▫ US/M Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
▫ Reset Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
▫ Global Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
▫ Step Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
▫ Average Fuel Economy (AVG ECO) . . . . . . . . .78

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▫ Distance To Empty (DTE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
▫ Trip Odometer (ODO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
▫ Elapsed Time (ET) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
▫ C/T Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
▫ Compass/Temperature Display . . . . . . . . . . . .79
▫ Automatic Compass Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . .79
▫ Manual Compass Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
▫ Outside Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
䡵 Electrical Power Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

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CUP HOLDERS

Front Seat Cupholders The cupholders for the 50/50 bench seat are located in the arm rest. raise the arm rest cover and fold the cupholders forward.

COAT HOOK The coat hook is located next to the Rear Seat Reading/ Courtesy Light Switch. Pull the hook down for access.

The molded cupholders for the bucket seat are located in the forward edge of the center console.

MIRRORS

Adjusting The Inside Day/Night Mirror Adjust the mirror to center on the view through the rear window. A two point pivot system allows for horizontal and vertical mirror adjustment.

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Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped This mirror will automatically adjust for annoying head- light glare from vehicles behind you. Push in the button on the base of the mirror to activate the dimming feature. A green light in the button will illuminate when this feature is on.

Annoying headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position (toward rear of vehicle). The mirror should be adjusted with the glare control set in the day position (toward windshield).

NOTE: This feature is most effective when left in the ON position.

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Electric Remote Control Mirrors Press the L or R button located on the driver’s door panel for Left or Right mirror selection.

Tilt the mirror control up or down, or side to side to adjust the view in the mirror. NOTE: Place the mirror switch in the neutral position to prevent accidental changing of the mirror setting.

Mirror Adjustment

Outside Mirror — Driver’s Side Adjust the outside mirror to center on the adjacent lane of traffic, with a slight overlap of the view obtained on the inside mirror. Right Side Mirror Adjust the convex outside mirror so you can just see the side of your vehicle. This type of mirror will give a much wider view to the rear, and especially of the lane next to your vehicle.

WARNING!

Vehicles and other objects seen in the right side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are. Relying too much on your right side mirror could cause you to collide with another vehicle or other object. Use your inside mirror when judging the size or distance of a vehicle seen in this convex mirror.

Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped An illuminated vanity mirror is on each sun visor. To use the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swing the mirror cover upward. The lamps turn on automatically. Closing the mirror cover turns off the lamps.

SEATS

Manual Seat Adjustment

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.

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The seat adjusting bar is at the front of the seat, near the floor. Pull up on the adjuster bar and move the seat to the desired position.

Using body pressure, move forward and rearward on the seat to be sure the seat adjusters have latched.

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Power Seats — If Equipped The power seat switch is on the outboard side of the driver’s seat near the floor. Use this switch to move the seat up or down, forward or rearward, or to tilt the seat. The passenger’s seat will move forward or rearward.

Power Reclining Seats — If Equipped The recliner control is on the outboard side of the seat. Manual Reclining Seats The recliner mechanism control is on the door-side of the seat. To recline, lean forward slightly before lifting the lever, then push back to the desired position and release the lever. Lean forward and lift the lever to return the seat back to its normal position.

CAUTION!

Do not place any article under a power seat as it may cause damage to the seat controls.

WARNING!

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. Turn the control level for- ward to increase and rearward to decrease the desired amount of lumbar support.

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Head Restraints Head restraints can reduce the risk of whiplash injury in the event of impact from the rear. Adjustable restraints should be adjusted so that the upper edge is as high as practical.

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The head restraints have a locking button which must be pushed in to lower the head restraint. The restraints may be raised without pushing in the button.

Folding Rear Seats — If Equipped To provide additional storage area, the rear seatbacks can be folded forward. Pull the loop near the top of the seat and fold the seatback forward. When the seat back is folded to the upright position make sure it is latched by strongly pulling on the top of the seat back above the seat strap.

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WARNING!

The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle (with the rear seatbacks in the locked-up or folded down position) should not be used as a play area by children when the vehicle is in motion. They could be seriously injured in an accident. Children should be seated and using the proper restraint system.

TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD To open the hood, two latches must be released. First pull up on the hood release lever located under the instru- ment panel.

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Then lift up on the catch located under the front edge of the hood, near the center.

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. Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully closed, with both latches engaged.

WARNING!

If the hood is not fully latched, it could fly up when the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision. You could have a collision. Be sure all hood latches are fully latched before driving.

INTERIOR LIGHTS

To Turn The Interior Lights On: Rotate the Dimmer Control upward to the second detent. Rotate the switch downward to turn the interior lights off. NOTE: The interior lights have a “fade to off” feature. When the lights are turned off, they gradually “fade” off. Battery Saver Feature—Interior Lights The interior lights come on when a door is open or left ajar. To prevent battery drain, if you leave a door open or ajar these lights will turn off after 15 minutes. After you close the door, the interior lights will again function in the normal matter.

NOTE: The Battery Saver Feature will not turn these lights off if a switch was used to turn them on. Instrument Panel Lighting The brightness of the instrument panel lighting can be regulated by rotating the dimmer switch.

Daytime Brightness Feature Certain instrument panel components can be illuminated at full brightness during the daytime. These are the Odometer, Transmission Range Indicator, Radio, Climate Controls, and the Overhead Travel Information Center. This can be helpful when driving with your headlights

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on during the daytime such as in a parade or a funeral procession. To activate this feature, rotate the Dimmer Control upward to the first detent. Front Map/Reading Lights These lights are mounted between the sun visors. Each light is turned On by pressing the lens. Press the lens a second time to turn the light Off. The lights also come on when a door is opened or the dimmer switch is turned fully upward to the dome light position. NOTE: 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. Rear Seat Reading/Courtesy Lights These lights may be individually operated by a switch next to the light. The Battery Saver feature will not turn these lights off if the switch was used to turn them on. Be sure the lights are off before leaving the vehicle. The lights also come on when a door is opened or the dimmer switch is turned to the dome light position.

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EXTERIOR LIGHTS

Headlights And Parking Lights

When the headlight switch is turned clockwise from Off to the first position, the parking lights, license plate light and taillights, side marker lights, instrument panel lights are all turned on. The headlights turn on when the switch is turned to the second position.

Lights-On Reminder If the headlights or parking lights are left on after the ignition is turned Off, a chime will sound when the driver’s door is opened. Headlight Time Delay This feature provides the safety of headlight illumination for about 90 seconds when leaving your vehicle in an unlighted area. For vehicles equipped with Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), this is customer pro- grammable to Off, 30, 60, or 90 seconds. (See the Elec- tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) section of this manual.)

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NOTE: Turning on the high beam headlights will turn off the fog lights. Fog light operation will continue when the lights return to the low beam or parking light position. Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only) The headlights are on at a dimmer level whenever the vehicle is started and the parking brake is released. The lights remain on until the ignition switch is turned OFF.

MULTIFUNCTION CONTROL LEVER

To activate the delay, turn off the ignition while the headlights are still on. Then turn off the headlights within 45 seconds. The delay interval begins when the ignition is turned off. If the headlights are turned off before the ignition, they will go off in the normal manner. Battery Saver Feature—Exterior Lights If an exterior light is left on when the ignition switch is moved to the Off position, it will automatically turn off after 10 minutes. Normal operation will resume when the ignition is turned On or when the headlight switch is turned to another position. Fog Lights

Turn the headlight switch to either the headlight On or parking light On positions, then pull out the headlight switch knob to turn on the fog lights. A light on the switch will illuminate to show that the Fog Lights are On.

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Turn Signals The arrows on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show operation of the front and rear turn signal lights. If either light flashes at an extremely fast rate, check for a defective outside light bulb. If both of the indicators fail to light when the lever is moved, it would suggest that the fuse or indicator bulbs are defective. Headlight Dimmer Switch Pull the multi-function control lever toward the steering wheel to switch the headlights from high or low beam. Passing Light You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by lightly pulling the multi-function lever toward the steer- ing wheel. This will cause the headlights to turn on at high beam and remain on until the lever is released. Windshield Wipers And Washers The wipers and washers are operated by a switch in the control lever. Turn the end of the handle to select the desired wiper speed.

To use the washer, push the knob in when spray is desired. If the button is pushed while in the delay range, the wiper will operate for several seconds after the knob is released, and then resume the intermittent interval. If the button is pushed and held while in the OFF position, the wiper will operate for several wipes then turn off. If the button is pushed while in the OFF position, the wipers will cycle twice.

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NOTE: Vehicle speed is monitored to calculate wiper delay intervals. The delay between cycles is shortened when the vehicle is moving above 10 m.p.h. and length- ened below 10 m.p.h. (16 km/h).

TILT STEERING COLUMN To tilt the column, pull the small lever below the turn signal control toward you and move the wheel up or down, as desired. Release the lever to lock the wheel firmly in place.

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 the defroster before and during windshield washer use.

Speed Sensitive Intermittent Wipers System Use the intermittent feature of this system when weather conditions make a single wiping cycle, with a variable pause between cycles, desirable. For maximum delay between cycles, turn the control knob into the upper end of the delay range. The delay interval decreases as you turn the knob until it enters the LO continual speed position. The delay can be regulated from a maximum of about 18 seconds between cycles, to a cycle every 1/2 second.

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WARNING!

Tilting the steering column while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Without a stable steering col- umn, you could lose control of the vehicle and have an accident. Adjust the column only while the ve- hicle is stopped. Be sure it is locked before driving.

TRACTION CONTROL SWITCH — IF EQUIPPED To turn the Traction Control System Off, press the switch located on the instrument panel, to the right of the steering column, until the TRAC OFF light in the instru- ment cluster lights up.

To turn the Traction Control System On, press the switch until the TRAC OFF light in the instrument cluster turns off. NOTE: Traction Control System comes on each time the ignition switch is turned On. This will occur even if you used the switch to turn the Traction system off during the previous ignition cycle.

ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL This device can be engaged to take over the accelerator operation at speeds between 30 mph (48 km/h) and 85
mph (137 km/h). The controls are mounted on the steering wheel.

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NOTE: You must press the ON/OFF button to activate the system each time the engine is started.

WARNING!

To Activate: Push the ON/OFF button to turn the system ON. The CRUISE light in the instrument cluster will illuminate when the system is ON.

Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. You could lose control and have an accident. Always leave the system OFF when you are not using it.

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To Set At A Desired Speed: When the vehicle has reached the desired speed, and the system is activated, press and release the SET button. Release the accelerator and the vehicle will operate at the selected speed. To Deactivate: A soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing the CANCEL button or normal brake pressure while slowing the vehicle will deactivate the speed control without erasing the memory. Pushing the ON/OFF button or turning off the ignition turns the speed control system off and erases the memory. To Resume Speed: To resume a previously set speed, push and release the ACCEL/RESUME button. Resume can be used at any speed above 25 mph (40 km/h). To Vary The Speed Setting: When the speed control is engaged, speed can be in- creased by pressing and holding the ACCEL/RESUME button. When the button is released, a new set speed will be established.

Tapping the ACCEL/RESUME button once will result in a 2 mph (3 km/h) speed increase. Each time the button is tapped, speed will increase. For example, tapping the button three times will increase speed by 6 mph (10
km/h), etc. To decrease speed while speed control is engaged, press and hold the COAST button. Release the button when the desired speed is reached, and the new speed will be set. Tapping the COAST button once will result in a 1 mph speed decrease. Each time the button is tapped, speed will decrease. For example, tapping the button 3 times will decrease the speed by 3 mph (5 km/h), etc. To Accelerate For Passing: Depress the accelerator as you would normally. When the pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed.

WARNING!

Speed Control can be dangerous where the system can’t maintain a constant speed. Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose control. An accident could be the result. Don’t use Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered, or slippery.

Using Speed Control On Hills Your vehicle is equipped with Interactive Speed Control. This feature operates when traveling up or down hills with the Speed Control engaged and the driver’s foot off of the accelerator. When Climbing A Hill If vehicle speed drops 3 mph (5 km/h) below the Speed Control SET speed, the transmission will downshift to third gear. Under severe conditions the transmission may downshift again to second gear. The transmission will upshift as the vehicle reaches the top of the hill.

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When Descending A Hill If vehicle speed rises 3 mph (5 km/h) over the Speed Control SET speed, the transmission will downshift to third gear. This provides engine braking to keep vehicle speed under control. The transmission will not downshift below third gear to control vehicle overspeed. The trans- mission will upshift to fourth gear after the vehicle has reached the bottom of the hill. NOTE: On very steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain may occur. It may be preferable to drive without Speed Control. Rolling Hills The transmission may downshift into third gear and remain there as the vehicle travels over rolling hills. The transmission will upshift into fourth gear when the road flattens out. The transmission will resume its normal shift schedule if you depress the accelerator pedal during any of the above conditions.

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OVERHEAD CONSOLE The overhead console contains dome/reading lights, an optional universal garage door opener (HomeLink威), an optional sunroof switch, and an optional Overhead Travel Information System (OTIS). Dome/Reading Lights

Located in the overhead console are two dome/reading lights.

The dome/reading lights illuminate when a door is opened or when the interior lights are turned on by rotating the dimmer control located on the multi-function lever. The reading lights are activated by pressing on the recessed area of the corresponding lens. NOTE: The dome/reading lights will remain on until the switch is pressed a second time, so be sure they have been turned off before leaving the vehicle.

GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED

Equipped in vehicles that have the optional Overhead Travel Information System (OTIS) The HomeLink威 Universal Transceiver replaces up to three remote controls (hand held transmitters) that oper- ate devices such as garage door openers, motorized gates, or home lighting. It triggers these devices at the push of a button. The Universal Transceiver operates off your vehicle’s battery and charging system; no batteries are needed.

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WARNING!

A moving garage door can cause injury to people and pets in the path of the door. People or pets could be seriously or fatally injured. Only use this transceiver with a garage door opener that has a “stop and reverse” feature as required by federal safety stan- dards. This includes most garage door opener mod- els manufactured after 1982. Do not use a garage door opener without these safety features it could cause injury or death. Call toll-free 1–800–355–3515
or, on the Internet at www.homelink.com for safety information or assistance.

Programming The Universal Transceiver For best results, install a new battery in the hand held transmitter before programming. If your garage door opener (located in the garage) is equipped with an antenna, make sure that the antenna is hanging straight down. 1. Turn off the engine.

NOTE: Step 2 does not have to be followed to program additional hand held transmitters. 3. Choose one of the three buttons to train. Place the hand held controller one to three inches from the univer- sal transceiver while keeping its indicator light in view.

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WARNING!

Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a danger- ous gas. Do not run the vehicle’s exhaust while training the transceiver. Exhaust gas can cause seri- ous injury or death.

WARNING!

Your motorized door or gate will open and close while you are training the universal transceiver. Do not train the transceiver if people or pets are in the path of the door or gate. A moving door or gate can cause serious injury or death to people and pets or damage to objects.

2. Erase the factory test codes by pressing the two outside buttons. Release the buttons when the light in the overhead console display begins to flash (about 20 sec- onds).

4. Using both hands, press the hand held transmitter button and the desired universal transceiver button. Do not release the buttons until step 5 has been completed.

NOTE: Some entry gates and garage door openers may require you to replace step 4 with the procedures listed under Canadian Programming. 5. The indicator light in the Universal Transceiver will begin to flash, first slowly and then rapidly. The rapid flashing indicates successful programming. If after 90
seconds the indicator light does not flash rapidly or goes out, return to step 1 and repeat the procedure. To train the other buttons, repeat steps 3 and 4. Be sure to keep your hand held transmitters in case you need to retrain the Universal Transceiver. If you do not successfully program the Universal Trans- ceiver to learn the signal of your hand held transmitter, refer to the Rolling Code Paragraph, or call toll free for customer assistance at 1–800–355–3515, or on the internet at www.homelink.com. “Rolling Code” Programming

If your hand held transmitter appears to pro- NOTE: gram the Universal Transceiver, but your garage door or other device does not operate, and your device was

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manufactured after 1996, your garage door opener or other device may have a “Rolling Code” system. On garage door openers with the “Rolling Code” feature, the transmitter code changes after each use to prevent the copying of your code. To check if your device is protected by a “Rolling Code” system: • Check the owner’s manual for the device for mention • Press and hold the programmed button on the Univer- sal Transceiver. If the Universal Transceiver indicator light flashes rapidly and then stays on after 2 seconds, the device has the “Rolling Code” feature.

of “Rolling Codes”.

To train a garage door opener (or other rolling code equipped devices) with the rolling code feature, follow these instructions after completing the Programming portion of this text: NOTE: The assistance of a second person may make the following programming procedure quicker and easier.

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1. Locate the training button on the garage door motor head unit. The exact location and color of the button may vary by garage door opener manufacturer. If you have difficulty in locating the training button, check your garage door opener manual, or call 1-800-355-3515 or, on the Internet, at www.homelink.com. 2. Press and hold the training button on the garage door opener head unit This will activate the “training” light. NOTE: After completing step 2, you have 30 seconds to start step 3. 3. Return to the Universal Transceiver in the vehicle and firmly press and release the garage door button. Press and release the button a second time to complete the training process. Some garage door openers may require you to do this procedure a third time to complete the training. Your garage door opener should now recognize your Universal Transceiver. The remaining two buttons may now be programmed if this has not previously been done. Refer to the Programming instructions. You may

use either your Universal Transceiver or your original hand-held transmitter to open you garage door. Canadian Programming/Gate Programming Canadian frequency laws, and the technology of some entry gates, require you to press and release the hand held transmitter button every two seconds during pro- gramming Continue to press and hold the Universal Transceiver button while you press and release the hand held trans- mitter button until the frequency signal has been learned. The Universal Transceiver light will flash slowly and then rapidly when the programming is successful. NOTE: When programming such a garage door opener or gate, unplug the device to prevent possible damage to the garage door or gate motor. Operation Press and hold the desired button on the Universal Transceiver until the garage door or other device begins to operate. The light in the display shows that the signal is being transmitted. The hand held transmitter may also be used at any time.

Reprogramming A Single Button

1. Press and hold the Universal Transceiver button to be reprogrammed. Do not release until step 4 has been completed. 2. When the indicator light begins to flash slowly (after 20 seconds) position the hand held transmitter 1 to 3
inches (3 to 8 cm) away from the button to be trained. 3. Press and hold the hand held transmitter button. 4. The Universal Transceiver indicator light will begin to flash, first slowly, then rapidly. When the indicator lights begin to flash rapidly, release both buttons. Security If you sell your vehicle, be sure to erase the frequencies. To erase all of the previously trained frequencies, hold down both outside buttons until the green light begins to flash.

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This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules and with RS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference that may be received including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly ap- proved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. HomeLink威 is a trademark owned by Johnson Controls, Inc.

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POWER SUN ROOF — IF EQUIPPED The sun roof controls are located on the overhead con- sole.

To Open the sunroof from the Closed position, press and release the OPEN button. The sunroof will open fully, then stop automatically. To Close the sunroof from an open or vent position, press and hold the CLOSE button. The sunroof will close fully and stop automatically. Release the CLOSE button to stop sunroof travel at any point.

If the sun roof is vented and you wish to open it, press and hold the OPEN button. If the sun roof is open and you wish to vent it, press and hold the VENT button. The sunshade can be opened manually. It will also open as the sun roof opens. The sunshade cannot be closed if the sun roof is open.

WARNING!

In an accident, there is a greater risk of being thrown from a vehicle with an open sun roof. You could also be seriously injured or killed. Always fasten your seatbelt properly and make sure all passengers are properly secured too. Do not allow small children to operate the sun roof. Never allow fingers or other body parts, or any object to project through the sun roof opening. Injury may result.

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OVERHEAD TRAVEL INFORMATION CENTER — IF EQUIPPED This feature allows you to choose between a compass/ temperature display and one of five trip conditions being monitored.

Wind Buffeting Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down, or the sunroof (if so equipped) in certain open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur- rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with the rear windows open, open the front and rear windows together to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to minimize the buffeting. Sun Roof Maintenance

Use only a non abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean the glass panel.

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US/M Button Use this button to change the display from U.S. to metric measurement units. RESET Button Use this button to reset the following displays to zero: Average Fuel Economy Trip Odometer Elapsed time. Global Reset If the RESET button is pressed twice within 3 seconds while in any of the 3 resetable displays, the Global Reset will reset all 3 displays. Step Button Use this button to choose or cycle through the five trip conditions. Average Fuel Economy (AVG ECO) This display shows the average fuel economy since the last reset.

Distance To Empty (DTE) This display shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with the fuel remaining in the tank. The distance is calculated by multiplying the amount of fuel remain- ing by the projected fuel economy. The distance predicted will change every few seconds to a higher or lower number as these factors change. This display cannot be reset. Trip Odometer (ODO) This display shows the distance traveled since the last reset. Elapsed Time (ET) This display shows the accumulated ignition ON time since the last reset. C/T Button Use this button to select a readout of the outside tem- perature and one of eight compass headings that indicate the direction in which the vehicle is facing.

Compass/Temperature Display This display provides the outside temperature and one of eight compass readings to indicate the direction the vehicle is facing. Automatic Compass Calibration The self calibrating feature of the compass eliminates the need to calibrate the compass for normal conditions. During a short initial period, the compass may appear erratic and the CAL symbol will appear on the display. The CAL symbol may also appear after the vehicle is subjected to a high level of magnetism. After completing three 360 turns at about 5 mph (8 km/h) in an area free from large metal or metallic objects, the CAL symbol will turn off and the compass will function normally.

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Manual Compass Calibration If the compass appears erratic and the CAL light does not appear, you must calibrate the compass. Find an open area away from large metal objects. With the ignition ON and the compass/temperature displayed, press and hold the RESET button until the CAL symbol appears (about 10 seconds). Drive slowly (about 5 mph/ 8 km/h) in 3
complete 360 circles. The CAL light will turn off and the compass will be calibrated.

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Variance is the difference between magnetic North and geographic North. For proper compass function, the correct variance zone must be set. Refer to the variance map for the correct variance zone. To check the variance zone, the ignition must be on and the compass/ temperature displayed. Press and hold the RESET button for about 5 seconds until VAR appears in the display. The number displayed is the variance zone used by the compass. To change the zone, press the STEP button to scroll through numbers 1 through 15. Press the RESET button after selecting the proper zone to return to the normal compass/temperature display. NOTE: To ensure proper compass calibration, make sure the compass variance is properly set before manu- ally calibrating the compass (see variance map).

Outside Temperature Because engine temperature can increase the displayed temperature, temperature readings are slowly updated when vehicle speed is below 20 MPH (30 km/h).

ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLET Your vehicle may be equipped with a power outlet. This is located in the center of the instrument panel if your vehicle has bench or split bench seats. Accessories pow- ered through this outlet are protected by a 15 amp fuse. The outlet may be converted to a cigar lighter by install- ing the dealer obtained smoker’s package. The outlet is operated by the ignition switch, when in the “run” or “acc” positions only. You may convert the outlet from ignition to battery power by performing the following:

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• Remove the fuse cover from the left end of the instrument panel (see the paragraph on fuses in sec- tion 7 of this manual.) • Remove fuse #6 (its on the upper right of the fuse • Move the fuse slightly right and insert it in the fuse #6
• Reinstall the fuse cover.

“BAT” location in the fuse block.

block) from its “IGN” position.

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CONTENTS 䡵 Instruments And Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
䡵 Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
䡵 Instrument Cluster Description . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
䡵 Electronic Digital Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
▫ To Set The Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

䡵 Sales Code RAZ—AM/ FM Stereo Radio With

Cassette Tape Player And CD Player — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
▫ Operating Instructions — Radio . . . . . . . . . . . .93
▫ Power Switch, Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
▫ Seek Button (Radio Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
▫ Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

▫ PTY (Program Type) Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
▫ Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
▫ Fade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
▫ Tone Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
▫ AM/FM Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
▫ Scan Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
▫ To Set The Radio Push-Button Memory . . . . . . .96
▫ To Change From Clock To Radio Mode . . . . . . .96
▫ Operating Instructions — Tape Player . . . . . . . .96
▫ Seek Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
▫ Fast Forward (FF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
▫ Rewind (RW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

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▫ Tape Eject . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
▫ Scan Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
▫ Changing Tape Direction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
▫ Metal Tape Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
▫ Pinch Roller Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
▫ Noise Reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
▫ Operating Instructions — CD Player . . . . . . . . .98
▫ Inserting The Compact Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
▫ Seek Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
▫ EJT CD (Eject) Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
▫ FF/Tune/RW Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
▫ Program Button 4 (Random Play) . . . . . . . . . . .99
▫ Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
▫ Tape CD Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
▫ Time Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
▫ Scan Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

䡵 Sales Code RBB—AM/FM Stereo Radio

With Cassette Tape Player And CD Changer Capability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
▫ Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
▫ Power Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
▫ Electronic Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
▫ Seek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
▫ Tune . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
▫ To Set The Push-Button Memory . . . . . . . . . . 101
▫ Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
▫ Fade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
▫ Bass And Treble Tone Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
▫ AM/FM Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
▫ Mode Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
▫ Cassette Player Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
▫ CD Changer Control Capability —

If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

▫ Radio Display Messages

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

䡵 Sales Code RBK—AM/ FM Stereo Radio

With CD Player And CD Changer Controls . . . 105
▫ Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
▫ CD Player Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
▫ CD Changer Operation — If Equipped . . . . . . 109
䡵 6 Disc CD Changer — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . 110
▫ Loading The CD Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
▫ Playing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
▫ Seek Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
▫ FF/Tune/RW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
▫ Mode Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
▫ Program Button 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
▫ Program Button 4 (Random Play) . . . . . . . . . . 111

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▫ Program Button 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
▫ Time Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
▫ Changing Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
▫ Removing Discs From The CD Changer . . . . . 112
▫ CD Changer Operation With The

Changer Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
䡵 Cassette Tape And Player Maintenance . . . . . . 112
䡵 Compact Disc Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
䡵 Radio Operation And Cellular Phones . . . . . . . 114
䡵 Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
▫ Manual Air Conditioning/Heater Operation . . 114
▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If

Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

Instrument Cluster

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION

1. Fuel Gauge

When the ignition is in the ON position, the pointer will show the level of fuel remaining in the tank.

2. Low Fuel Warning Light

When the fuel level drops to about 2 gallons (8
liters), the Low Fuel symbol will light and re- main lit until fuel is added. A warning chime will

sound when the light comes on. 3. Low Oil Pressure Light

This light indicates low engine oil pressure. The light should come on briefly as a bulb check when the engine is first started. If the light stays on or comes on while driving, stop the vehicle and shut off the engine. DO NOT operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected. This light does not show how much oil is in the engine. The engine oil level must be checked under the hood.

4. TRAC ON/OFF Lights The Traction Control On light (TRAC ON) will come on momentarily as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned ON. If the light does not come on, have the bulb replaced. The TRAC ON light will also come on when the system is controlling traction. The Traction Control Off light (TRAC OFF) will come on momentarily as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned ON. If the light does not come on, have the bulb checked. The TRAC OFF light will also come on when the Traction Control switch has been used to turn the system off. 5. Trunk Ajar Light

This light indicates that the trunk is not latched

6. Tachometer Measures engine revolutions-per-minute (R.P.M.). The red numbers at the end on the scale show the maximum permissible R.P.M. Ease off on the accelerator before reaching the red area.

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7. Turn Signal Indicators

The arrow will flash in unison with the exterior turn signal, when using the turn signal lever.

8. High Beam Indicator

This light shows that the headlights are on high beam. Pull the turn signal lever towards the steering wheel to switch the headlights from high or low beam. 9. Seat Belt Reminder Light

The light will come on after the ignition is turned on. The light will remain lit until the seatbelt is fastened.

12. Low Washer Fluid Light

This symbol will light whenever the fluid reser- voir is less than 1/4 filled. Adding washer fluid will cause the light to go out the next time the ignition is cycled. A warning chime will sound when the light comes on. 13. Cruise (Speed Control) Light This light shows that the Speed Control System is ON. 14. Temperature Light

This light warns of an overheated engine cool- ant condition. A warning chime will sound when the light comes on.

10. Door Ajar Light

This light shows that a door is not completely closed. A warning chime will sound if the vehicle is moving with a door partially closed.

11. Speedometer Shows vehicle speed in miles-per-hour or kilometers-per- hour.

15. Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge

The temperature gauge shows engine coolant temperature. Any reading within the 5 gauge marks between Hot and Cold shows that the engine cooling system is operating properly. The gauge pointer may show a higher than normal tem- perature when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades, in heavy stop and go traffic, or when towing a trailer.

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If the pointer rises to the “H” mark, stop the vehicle and turn off the engine until the problem is corrected.

CAUTION!

Continuing to drive with an overheated engine cool- ing system can cause damage to the engine or other components.

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 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. 16. Malfunction Indicator Light

This light is part of an onboard diagnostic system called OBD that monitors engine and automatic transmission control systems. The

illuminate when the key is in the ON light will position before engine start. If the bulb does not come on when turning the key from OFF to ON, have the condition checked promptly. Certain conditions such as a loose or missing gas cap or poor fuel quality may illuminate the light after engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the light stays 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 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. 17. Trip Odometer Reset Knob To reset the trip odometer, push the reset knob for about two seconds. 18. Airbag Light

The light will come on and remain on for 6 to 8
seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned ON. If the bulb is not lit during starting,

have it replaced. If the light stays on, or comes on while driving, have the system checked by an autho- rized dealer. 19. Odometer/Trip 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 driven. There- fore, if the odometer reading is changed during repair or replacement, be sure to keep a record of the reading before and after the service so that the correct mileage can be determined. The Trip Odometer shows individual trip mileage and is accessed by pressing the reset button. 20. Charging System Light