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To install the batteries, remove the screw at the bottom of the cover. Then, lightly press down on top and slide the cover off. When replacing the batteries, use two new batteries (alkaline recommended) and install them with the correct orientation as indicated in the battery housing.

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To operate the headphones: • Press POWER on the ear piece to turn on the headphones. A red

indicator light will illuminate indicating the headphones are ON. Press POWER again to turn the headphones off.

headband adjustment.

• Adjust the headphones to comfortably fit your head using the • Select the desired audio source (Channel A or B) for each set of wireless headphones by using the A/B selection switch on the ear piece.

• Adjust the volume control to the desired listening level. Ensure that the headphones are turned off when not in use. After approximately one minute of not being in use (no infrared signal is received), the wireless headphones will automatically turn off. They will also turn off after two hours of continuous use as a power save feature. If this happens, simply turn the headphones on again and continue use.

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Wired headphones

WARNING: Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and do not let children operate the system while unsupervised. If

wired headphones or auxiliary systems are used, children may become entangled in the cords and seriously injure themselves.

WARNING: The driver should never use the headphones while driving the vehicle. Using headphones may prevent the driver

from hearing audible warnings such as horns or emergency sirens, which could result in a crash causing serious injury. Give your full attention to driving and to the road.

You may purchase wired headphones for your FES (Family Entertainment System). Plug them into the 3.5 mm headphone jack(s) located on the left and right sides of the system. (Channel A is located on the left side and Channel B is located on the right side.) These headphones will be active when in Dual Play mode. To listen to the audio on wired headphones (not included), connect the wired headphones into the headphone jacks on the sides of the DVD system. The wired headphone jack for Channel A is located on the left side of the FES and is labeled headphone jack will hear audio from the audio source selected to be the Channel A source. The wired headphone jack for Channel B is located on B. Headphones plugged into the right side of the FES and is labeled this headphone jack will hear audio from the audio source selected to be the Channel B source. Adjust the headphone volume using the volume control on the DVD system.

A. Headphones plugged into this

Operation Single play/Dual play Your DVD and audio system work together with the infrared headphones and wired headphones (not included) to allow the rear seat passengers to listen to the radio (and other media sources) over the headphones. This enables the front and rear seat passengers to listen to a variety of sources a variety of ways.

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Single Play: Single play consists of all occupants in the vehicle listening to the same playing media over the front and rear speakers. When the DVD system is on, and the same source is playing through the front and rear speakers, SINGLE PLAY will appear in the front radio display. Dual Play: Dual play is when the rear seat passengers choose to listen to a different playing media than the front seat passengers. With the DVD and Rear Seat Controls turned ON, the rear seat passengers may choose to listen to the radio, CD, MP3, DVD, or DVD-AUX media sources over headphones while the front speakers play the chosen selection for the front audio system, they may listen to another over the headphones. DUAL PLAY will appear in the radio display. When both the front seat passengers and the rear seat passengers listen to the same audio source, SHARED MODE will appear on the radio. Note: If the front seat passengers are listening to the radio, the rear seat passengers can also listen to the radio; however, they will be limited to listening to the same radio channel. Press the headphone/speaker button on the DVD player or navigation radio touch screen. The headphone control will now be active and a green light next to the A or B headphone control buttons will illuminate. The system can output two different audio sources over the headphones. These are called Channel A and Channel B. Both Channel A and Channel B can be listened to on the wired headphones (not included) or on the infrared (IR) wireless headphones. Press the Headphone Control button A to change the audio source for Channel A.

Press MEDIA to change the audio source for Channel A. This information will display on the DVD system screen. Press the Headphone Control button B to change the audio source for Channel B.

Press MEDIA to change the audio source for Channel B. This information will display on the DVD system screen. Channel B can listen to either the DVD media or the DVD system auxiliary inputs (DVD-AUX).

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Operation with an aftermarket audio system (Headphone only mode) When the Family Entertainment System (FES) detects that the original radio supplied by Ford Motor Company has been removed from the vehicle, the Family Entertainment System will work in a state referred to as “Headphone Only Mode”. While operating in Headphone Only Mode, the system will have limited functionality. • The system will only output audio to the headphones. It will not be • The available sources in FES Headphone Only Mode are DVD-DISC • When a disc is inserted into the FES while in Headphone Only Mode,

and DVD-AUX, regardless of headphone channel (A or B).

capable of providing audio to the speakers.

both headphone channels (A&B) will be connected to FES-DISC.

Menu mode Press MENU once on the DVD system to access the DVD disc menu if available. Press MENU twice to access the DVD set-up menu and the following features: 1. ZOOM 2. ANGLE 3. ASPECT RATIO 4. LANGUAGE 5. SUB TITLES

Angle mode Select ANGLE to select various angles of view for the DVD.

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This is disc dependent — some DVD discs may have more viewing angles to select from. Once you have made your selection, press ENTER to confirm. The system default is Angle 1.

Aspect ratio Select ASPECT RATIO to select the viewing size and shape of the video displayed on the LCD screen. This is disc dependent.

You can select from: WIDE, LETTER BOX or PAN SCAN. Once you have made your selection, press ENTER to confirm. The LCD screen display will immediately change to your selection after the system resumes playback of the DVD. The system default is WIDE (16:9). Language Select LANGUAGE to select the language you would like to use for audio output (English, Spanish, French). This is disc dependent.

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Once you have made your selection, press ENTER to confirm. The system default is English.

Subtitles Select SUBTITLES to turn the subtitle option on or off. The system default is OFF.

Once you have made your selection, press ENTER to confirm. This is disc dependent.

Audio CDs To play audio CDs on your DVD system: 1. Ensure that the vehicle is on or the ignition is in accessory mode. 2. Ensure that the DVD system is on. 3. Insert an audio CD into the DVD system, label side up. 4. The track and elapsed time will appear in the status bar. Use the DVD cursor controls on the bezel to highlight which track you would like to play. You can also use the cursor controls to highlight COMPRESSION, SHUFFLE or SCAN. Once you have highlighted the desired track or function, press ENTER on the DVD bezel to confirm your selection.

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COMP (Compression): Compression brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more consistent listening level when in CD mode. Press to turn the feature on/off. SHUFFLE: Press to hear all tracks on the current CD in random order. Press again to stop. SCAN: Press for a brief sampling of all tracks on the current CD. Press again to stop. Playing MP3 discs To play an MP3 disc on your DVD system: 1. Ensure that the vehicle is on or the ignition is in accessory mode. 2. Ensure that the DVD system is on. 3. Insert the MP3 disc into the DVD system, label side up. 4. The folder, track and elapsed time will appear in the status bar. The screen will list the Artist, Title, Album and File Name. COMP (Compression): Compression brings soft and loud CD/MP3 passages together for a more consistent listening level when in CD mode. Press to turn the feature on/off. SHUFFLE: Press to hear all tracks on the current MP3 folder in random order. Press again to stop. SCAN: Press for a brief sampling of all tracks on the current MP3 folder. Press again to stop. FOLDER LIST: Press access folder mode and to go to the previous/next folder in the MP3 disc. MP3 disc quality factors Several factors can effect disc playback quality: • Disc capacity — Each disc contains about 650 MB of storage capacity. We do not recommend using high capacity discs containing 700MB of storage. • Disc type — Some CD-RW discs may operate inconsistently and may cause an error message to appear. We recommend burning MP3 files onto CD-R discs.

• Disc finalization — The disc may be left open for the purpose of

adding sessions to it at a later time, but be sure to close each session or the disc will not play.

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• PC configuration — Encoding MP3 files requires intensive use of your computer’s resources. Follow the PC configuration recommendations of the encoder software vendor. We recommend that you avoid running other software applications on your PC during MP3 encoding to avoid undesirable noise and distortion.

equipped).

periods of time.

CD, MP3 and CD player care • Handle discs by their edges only. Never touch the playing surface. • Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended • Do not insert more than one disc into the slot of the CD player (if • Always store discs out of direct sunlight. Excessive heat may damage • Use care when handling and playing CD-R and CD-RW discs, which are more susceptible to damage from heat, light and stress than are regular CDs. • Always insert and remove a disc by holding the disc flat, with the

or warp discs.

playing surface facing down, in order to prevent damage to the disc or the player.

• Never insert any object other than a compact disc (CD) or digital versatile disc (DVD) into the player, as doing so may damage the player and may cause injury to you. • Do not disassemble the player. The laser used in disc playback is

extremely harmful to the eyes.

The FES DVD system is designed to play commercially pressed 12 cm (4.75 in) audio compact discs and digital versatile discs (DVD), DVD-R and R/W discs only. Due to technical incompatibility, certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD and DVD players. Irregular shaped CDs or DVDs, CDs or DVDs with a scratch protection film attached, and CDs with homemade paper (adhesive) labels should not be inserted into the FES DVD system. The label may peel and cause the CD or DVD to become

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jammed. It is recommended that homemade CDs or DVDs be identified with permanent felt tip marker rather than adhesive labels. Ball point pens may damage CDs or DVDs. Please contact your authorized dealer for further information. Playing a DVD 1. Ensure that the vehicle is on or the ignition is in accessory mode. 2. Ensure that the navigation system is on. 3. Insert a DVD label-side up into the system. 4. Use the DVD bezel controls to: Press to play or pause a DVD.

Press to stop or eject a DVD.

Press and release to go to the previous chapter. Press and hold for a fast reverse search. Press and release to go to the next chapter. Press and hold for a fast forward search. Press when not in menu mode to adjust brightness, or when in menu mode to navigate through the menu selections.

Press to adjust volume levels.

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Slow play 1. With a DVD playing, press pause.

2. Press and hold the reverse or advance button to enter into slow play mode. Once in slow play mode, press and release the reverse or advance button repeatedly to cycle through 1/4 and 1/2. These will display on the status bar on top of the screen as the screens cycle through at this rate. Frame by frame 1. With a DVD playing, press pause.

2. Press the right cursor button. The DVD will advance one frame. Each press of the right cursor button will advance the DVD video by one frame. Headphone/auxiliary jacks There are wired headphones (not included) and auxiliary jacks on the left and right side of your DVD system. They can be used to plug in wired headphones or to connect and play auxiliary electronic devices such as game systems, personal camcorders, video cassette recorders, etc. On the left side of the system is the Headphone A input jack. This headphone will listen to the media selected on the Channel A source. When you need to make any adjustments to the media, volume, etc, ensure that the Channel A source is highlighted. Also located here are the various auxiliary jacks which can be used to plug in a VCR, camcorder, video games, etc. The specific jacks are as follows: 1. Yellow: video input 2. White: left channel audio input

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3. Red: right channel audio input 4. Black: wired headphone jack (not included) The B headphone jack (5) is located on the right side of the DVD system. Plug in wired headphones (not included) here. Note: The B headphones can only access DVD and AUX modes. They cannot access radio sources.

Audio displays Your DVD system interacts closely with the front audio system. Status messages will appear in the radio display showing the DVD status. Some possible radio display messages: • SINGLE PLAY or DUAL PLAY • DVD LOAD • DVD MENU • DVD STOP Audio interaction You can then also use the front audio controls to advance, reverse, play and pause a DVD. While a DVD is playing you may use the following controls on the front radio: • SEEK: Press to advance to the previous ( • When the radio displays “DVD MENU”, press PLAY on the radio (memory preset #6), to play the disc. Parental control for the DVD system Your Family Entertainment System (FES) allows you to have control over the rear seat controls in a few different ways. The DVD system is automatically activated when the vehicle ignition is ON, which allows the rear seat passengers to use the DVD system. There are three levels of control of the FES buttons. The states are FULL (enabled), LOCAL or

: Press to play a DVD or to pause the DVD.

) or next (

chapters.

) DVD

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LOCKED (disabled). To change the level of control, press the memory preset controls 3 and 5 simultaneously on the front audio controls. The control level will cycle each time the buttons are pressed simultaneously. The three states are described as: FULL (enabled): The FES has control over the primary (speaker) and secondary (headphone) audio sources. LOCAL: The FES has control over the secondary source (headphones) only. The radio will ignore button presses that affect the primary (speaker) audio source. LOCKED (disabled): The FES buttons are locked and all FES button presses are ignored by the radio and the FES except for load and eject. When the DVD system is ON, you can then press the memory preset controls 2 and 4 simultaneously to toggle between Single Play and Dual Play. In Single Play mode, all speakers listen to the same media. In Dual Play mode, rear seat passengers can use the infrared wireless, or wired (not included) headphones to listen to a different playing media than the front seat passengers.

General information Note: DVDs are formatted by regions. US and Canada systems can only play region 1 DVDs and Mexico systems can only play region 4
DVDs. Systems sold in vehicles targeted for other parts of the world would have different regions. If a playback problem is encountered, please ensure that you are using a disc designed for your vehicle. The region coding can be found stamped on the disc or on the box, and can say ‘region-1’ or ‘region 4’, etc. They may also be marked by a numerical symbol. Macrovision: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

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MP3: Supply of this product only conveys a license for private, non-commercial use and does not convey a license nor imply any right to use this product in any commercial (i.e. revenue generating) real time broadcasting (terrestrial, satellite, cable and /or any other media) broadcasting/streaming via internet, intranets and/or other networks or in other electronic content distribution systems, such as pay-audio or audio-on-demand applications. An independent license for such use is required. For details, please visit http:// www.mp3licensing.com.

Safety information

WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that

drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take their focus off the road. The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of their vehicle. Only use cell phones and other devices not essential to the driving task when it is safe to do so.

Read all of the safety and operating instructions before operating the system and retain for future reference. Do not attempt to service, repair or modify the Family Entertainment System (FES). See your dealer. Do not insert foreign objects into the DVD compartment.

WARNING: Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and do not let children operate the system while unsupervised. If

wired headphones or auxiliary systems are used, children may become entangled in the cords and seriously injure themselves.

WARNING: The front glass on the liquid crystal display (LCD) flip-down screen may break when hit with a hard surface. If the

glass breaks, do not touch the liquid crystalline material. In case of contact with skin, wash immediately with soap and water.

WARNING: The driver should not attempt to operate any function of the DVD system while the vehicle is in motion. Give

full attention to driving and to the road. Pull off the road in a safe place before inserting or extracting DVDs from the system. A remote control is included in the system to allow the rear seat occupants to operate the FES functions without distracting the driver.

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Do not expose the liquid crystal display (LCD) flip-down screen to direct sunlight or intensive ultraviolet rays for extensive periods of time. Ultraviolet rays deteriorate the liquid crystal. Be sure to review User Manuals for video games and video game equipment when used as auxiliary inputs for your Family Entertainment System (FES). Do not operate video games or video equipment if the power cords and/or cables are broken, split or damaged. Carefully place cords and/or cables where they will not be stepped on or interfere with the operation of seats and/or compartments. Disconnect video games and video equipment power cords and/or cables when not in use. Avoid touching auxiliary input jacks with your fingers. Do not blow on them or allow them to get wet or dirty. Do not clean any part of the DVD player with benzene, paint thinner, or any other solvent.

Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Compliance Changes or modifications not approved by Ford Lincoln-Mercury could void user’s authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference and radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Care and service of the DVD player Environmental extremes DVD players which are subjected to harsh environmental conditions may be damaged or perform at less than maximum capability. To avoid these outcomes, whenever possible avoid exposing your DVD player to: • extremely hot or cold temperatures. • direct sunlight. • high humidity. • a dusty environment. • locations where strong magnetic fields are generated. Temperature extremes When the vehicle is parked under direct sunlight or in an extremely cold place for a long period of time, wait until the cabin temperature of the vehicle is at normal temperature before operating the system. Humidity and moisture condensation Moisture in the air will condense in the DVD player under extremely humid conditions or when moving from a cold place to a warm one. Moisture condensation may cause damage to the DVD and/or player. If moisture condensation occurs, do not insert a CD or DVD into the player. If one is already in the player, remove it. Turn the DVD player ON to dry the moisture before inserting a DVD. This could take an hour or more. Foreign substances Exercise care to prevent dirt and foreign objects from entering the DVD player compartment. Be especially careful not to spill liquids of any kind onto the media controls or into the system. If liquid is accidentally spilled onto the system, immediately turn the system OFF and consult a qualified service technician. Cleaning the liquid crystal display (LCD) flip-down screen Clean the display screen by applying a small amount of water or any ammonia-based household glass cleaner directly to a soft cloth. Rub the screen gently until the dust, dirt or fingerprints are removed. Do not spray the screen directly with water or glass cleaning solvents. Overspray from these fluids could drip down into the internal electronics of the screen and cause damage. Do not apply excessive pressure while cleaning the screen.

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Cleaning DVD and CD discs Inspect all discs for contamination before playing. If necessary, clean discs only with an approved DVD and CD cleaner and wipe from the center out to the edge. Do not use circular motion. Compatibility with aftermarket audio systems (headphone only mode) When the Family Entertainment System (FES) detects that the original radio supplied by Ford Motor Company has been removed from the vehicle, the FES will work in a state referred to as “Headphone Only Mode.” This mode allows the FES to operate as a standalone system, without interface to the radio. While operating in Headphone Only Mode, the system will have limited functionality. • The system will only output audio to the headphones. It will not be • The available sources in FES Headphone Only Mode are DVD-DISC • When a disc is inserted into the FES while in Headphone Only Mode, both headphone channels (A and B) will be connected to FES-DISC.

and DVD-AUX, regardless of headphone channel (A or B).

capable of providing audio to the speakers.

NAVIGATION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped with a navigation system. Refer to the Navigation system supplement for further information.

SYNC (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped with SYNC, a hands-free communications and entertainment system with special phone and media features. For more information, please refer to the SYNC supplement or to the SYNC section in the Navigation system supplement (if equipped).

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MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) 1. Temperature selection: Controls the temperature of the airflow in the vehicle. 2. Airflow selections: Controls the direction of the airflow in the vehicle. See the following for a brief description on each control setting: MAX A/C: Distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel vents to cool the vehicle. This re-cooling of the interior air is more economical and efficient. Recirculated air may also help reduce undesirable odors from entering the vehicle.

: Distributes air through the instrument panel vents. : Distributes air through the instrument panel vents and floor vents. O (OFF): Turns off the climate system. When the system is off, outside air is prevented from entering the vehicle.

: Distributes air through the floor vents. Note: You may notice a

small amount of air flowing from the demister and defroster vents.

: Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents, demisters

and floor vents. The system will automatically provide outside air to help reduce window fogging.

: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster and

demister vents. Can be used to clear thin ice or fog from the windshield. To exit select another mode. The system will automatically provide outside air to help reduce window fogging. Recirculated air: Press to activate/deactivate air recirculation 3. in the vehicle cabin. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time to cool down the interior of the vehicle and may also help reduce undesired odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle. Recirculated air engages automatically with selection of MAX A/C or can be engaged manually in any other airflow selection except (defrost). Recirculation may turn off automatically in all airflow selections except MAX A/C.

When the ignition switch is turned off and back on, the climate system will return to the recirculated air mode only if the A/C button light is illuminated and the airflow selection is in either (panel/floor) mode.

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4. Rear defroster: Press to activate/deactivate rear window defroster. Refer to Rear window defroster in this section for more information. 5. A/C: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Engages automatically in MAX A/C, 6. Fan speed adjustment: Turn to select the desired fan speed.

(floor/defrost).

(defrost) and

position.

the windshield.

airflow to the back seats.

the air flow selector in the

system off or with recirculated air engaged.

Operating tips • To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, place • To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle: do not drive with the • Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the • Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of • For maximum cooling performance (MAX A/C): During extreme high ambient temperatures when idling stationary for extended periods of time in gear, it is recommended to run the A/C in MAX A/C mode, turn off the rear A/C unit, reduce blower fan speed from the highest setting and put the vehicle’s transmission into the PARK gear position to continue to receive cool air from your A/C system. In the MAX A/C mode: • Adjust the temperature to the coldest setting. • Set the fan to the highest speed initially, then adjust to maintain

passenger comfort.

and

modes:

In the • Adjust the temperature to the coldest setting. • Select A/C and recirculated air to provide colder airflow. • Set the fan to the highest speed initially, then adjust to maintain

passenger comfort.

In extremely cold temperatures, to maximize overall heater performance, it is suggested to not operate the auxiliary system (if equipped) until the engine temperature gauge crosses into the normal operating range.

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To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather: 1. Select 2. Select A/C. 3. Adjust the temperature to the warmest setting. 4. Set the fan speed to the highest setting. 5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents toward the side windows.

DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)

Defrost: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster

1. and demister vents. Can be used to clear thin ice or fog from the to return to the previous airflow mode. The windshield. Press system will automatically provide outside air to help reduce window fogging. 2. Passenger temperature control: Press to increase/decrease the airflow temperature on the passenger side of the vehicle. 3. R defroster. Refer to Rear window defroster in this section for more information. 4. the vehicle cabin. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time to cool down the interior of the vehicle and may also help reduce undesired

Recirculated air: Press to activate/deactivate air recirculation in

Rear defroster: Press to activate/deactivate rear window

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odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle. Recirculated air engages automatically with selection of MAX A/C or can be engaged manually in any other airflow selection except (defrost). Recirculation may turn off automatically in all airflow selections except MAX A/C.

When the ignition switch is turned off and back on, the climate system will return to the recirculated air mode only if the A/C button light is illuminated and the airflow selection is in either (panel/floor) mode.

(panel) or

Front fan speed control: Press to manually increase or

: Distributes air through the windshield defroster, demister and

: Distributes air through the floor vents. Note: You may notice a

: Distributes air through the instrument panel and floor vents. : Distributes air through the instrument panel vents.

5. A/C: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Engages automatically in defrost and floor/defrost. 6. floor vents. The system will automatically provide outside air to help reduce window fogging. 7. small amount of air flowing from the demister and defroster vents. 8. 9. 10. Manual override controls: Allows you to manually select where airflow is directed. To return to full automatic mode, press AUTO. 11. decrease the fan speed. 12. EXT: Press to display outside temperature. Press again to display cabin temperature settings. 13. °F/°C (Temperature conversions): Press to switch temperature display between ° Fahrenheit and ° Celsius. 14. OFF: Outside air is shut out and the climate control system is turned off. 15. Driver temperature control: Press to increase/decrease the temperature on the side of the vehicle. Also adjusts the passenger side temperature when dual zone operation is disengaged. The recommended vehicle cabin setting is between 72°F (22°C) and 75°F (24°C). Dual temperature control: Press and hold the AUTO button to engage-disengage separate passenger side temperature control. 16. AUTO: Press to engage automatic temperature control. Select the desired temperature using the temperature control. The system will

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automatically determine fan speed, airflow location, A/C on or off, and outside or recirculated air, to heat or cool the vehicle to reach the desired temperature.

Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control with heated seats (if equipped)

Rear defroster: Press to activate/deactivate rear window

Defrost: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster

1. and demister vents. Can be used to clear thin ice or fog from the to return to the previous airflow mode. The windshield. Press system will automatically provide outside air to help reduce window fogging. 2. Passenger temperature control: Press to increase/decrease the airflow temperature on the passenger side of the vehicle. 3. R defroster. Refer to Rear window defroster in this section for more information. 4. DUAL (Dual temperature control): Press to engage/disengage separate passenger side temperature control. 5. setting (two indicator lights), press again to activate low heat setting (one indicator light), and press again to deactivate the passenger heated seat. Refer to Heated seats in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter for more information.

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Recirculated air: Press to activate/deactivate air recirculation in

6. the vehicle cabin. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time to cool down the interior of the vehicle and may also help reduce undesired odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle. Recirculated air engages automatically with selection of MAX A/C or can be engaged manually in any other airflow selection except (defrost). Recirculation may turn off automatically in all airflow selections except MAX A/C.

When the ignition switch is turned off and back on, the climate system will return to the recirculated air mode only if the A/C button light is illuminated and the airflow selection is in either (panel/floor) mode.

(panel) or

7. A/C: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Engages automatically in defrost and floor/defrost. 8. Airflow direction control: Press to toggle through the air distribution modes listed below. The selected mode will be shown in the display.

: Distributes air through the instrument panel and center console

vents (if equipped).

: Distributes air through the instrument panel, floor and center

console vents (if equipped).

: Distributes air through the floor vents. Note: You may notice a

small amount of air flowing from the demister and defroster vents.

: Distributes air through the windshield defroster, demister and floor

Driver heated seat control: Press to heat the driver seat. Press

vents. The system will automatically provide outside air to help reduce window fogging. 9. Manual override controls: Allows you to manually select where airflow is directed. To return to full automatic mode, press AUTO. 10. once to activate high heat (two indicator lights). Press again to activate low heat (one indicator light). Press again to deactivate the driver heated seat. Refer to Heated seats in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter for more information. 11. decrease the fan speed. 12. EXT: Press to display outside temperature. Press again to display cabin temperature settings.

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13. °F/°C (Temperature conversions): Press to switch temperature display between °Fahrenheit and °Celsius. 14. OFF: Outside air is shut out and the climate control system is turned off. 15. Driver temperature control: Press to increase/decrease the temperature on the driver side of the cabin. Also adjusts the passenger side temperature when dual zone operation is disengaged. The recommended vehicle cabin setting is between 72°F (22°C) and 75°F (24°C). 16. AUTO: Press to engage automatic temperature control. Select the desired temperature using the temperature control. The system will automatically determine fan speed, airflow location, A/C on or off, and outside or recirculated air, to heat or cool the vehicle to reach the desired temperature.

Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control with rear passenger compartment climate control (if equipped)

Defrost: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster

1. and demister vents. Can be used to clear thin ice or fog from the windshield. To exit 2. Rear temperature control: Press to enable the auxiliary system and set the desired rear cabin airflow temperature with the front control. The rear cabin airflow temperature will match the driver airflow temperature setting when only the center rear temperature bar is illuminated. The

select another mode.

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rear cabin airflow temperature will be warmer or cooler than the driver airflow temperature setting when more than one temperature bar is illuminated. When the rear temperature button is pressed, the display will show only the rear cabin settings. After rear setting changes are completed on the front control, the display will automatically show all climate settings. 3. Passenger temperature control: Press to increase/decrease the airflow temperature for the passenger in the front of the vehicle. Rear defroster: Press to activate/deactivate rear window 4. R defroster. Refer to Rear window defroster in this section for more information. Rear fan speed control: Press to enable the auxiliary system or 5. to adjust the rear fan speed from the front control. The rear fan speed settings are 4, 3, 2, 1 and OFF. When the rear fan button is pressed, the display will show only the rear cabin settings. After rear setting changes are completed on the front control, the display will automatically show all climate settings. Recirculated air: Press to activate/deactivate air recirculation in 6. the cabin. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time to cool down the interior of the vehicle and may also help reduce undesired odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle. Recirculation can be engaged manually in any other airflow selection except defrost. Recirculation may turn off automatically in all airflow selections. 7. A/C: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Engages automatically in AUTO, defrost and floor/defrost. 8. floor vents. 9. small amount of air flowing from the demister and defroster vents. 10. 11. 12. Manual override controls: Allows you to manually select where airflow is directed. To return to full automatic mode, press AUTO. 13. decrease the fan speed. To return to automatic fan operation, press AUTO.

: Distributes air through the instrument panel and floor vents. : Distributes air through the instrument panel vents.

: Distributes air through the floor vents. Note: You may notice a

: Distributes air through the windshield defroster, demister and

Front fan speed control: Press to manually increase or

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14. OFF: Outside air is shut out and the climate control system is turned off. 15. Driver temperature control: Press to increase/decrease the temperature on the driver side of the cabin. Sets the passenger side temperature also when DUAL is disengaged. The recommended vehicle cabin setting is between 72°F (22°C) and 75°F (24°C). 16. AUTO: To engage automatic temperature control, press AUTO and select the desired temperature using the temperature control. The system will automatically determine fan speed, airflow location, A/C on or off, and outside or recirculated air, to heat or cool the vehicle to reach the desired temperature. 17. °F/°C (Temperature conversions): Press to switch temperature display between ° Fahrenheit and ° Celsius. 18. REAR: Press to enable the control located in the rear seat. Press again to turn the auxiliary system OFF. When the REAR button is pressed, the display will show only the rear cabin settings. After rear setting changes are completed on the front control, the display will automatically show all climate settings. 19. EXT: Press to display outside temperature. Press again to display cabin temperature settings.

Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control with heated seats and rear passenger compartment climate control (if equipped)

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select another mode.

Defrost: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster

1. and demister vents. Can be used to clear thin ice or fog from the windshield. To exit 2. Rear temperature control: Press to enable the auxiliary system and set the desired rear cabin airflow temperature with the front control. The rear cabin airflow temperature will match the driver airflow temperature setting when only the center rear temperature bar is illuminated. The rear cabin airflow temperature will be warmer or cooler than the driver airflow temperature setting when more than one temperature bar is illuminated. When the rear temperature button is pressed, the display will show only the rear cabin settings. After rear setting changes are completed on the front control, the display will automatically show all climate settings. 3. Passenger temperature control: Press to increase/decrease the airflow temperature for the passenger in the front of the vehicle. Rear defroster: Press to activate/deactivate rear window 4. R defroster. Refer to Rear window defroster in this section for more information. Rear fan speed control: Press to enable the auxiliary system or 5. to adjust the rear fan speed from the front control. The rear fan speed settings are 4, 3, 2, 1 and OFF. When the rear fan button is pressed, the display will show only the rear cabin settings. After rear setting changes are completed on the front control, the display will automatically show all climate settings. 6. setting (two indicator lights), press again to activate low heat setting (one indicator light), and press again to deactivate the passenger heated seat. Recirculated air: Press to activate/deactivate air recirculation in 7. the cabin. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time to cool down the interior of the vehicle and may also help reduce undesired odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle. Recirculation can be engaged manually in any other airflow selection except defrost. Recirculation may turn off automatically in all airflow selections. 8. A/C: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Engages automatically in AUTO, defrost and floor/defrost. 9. DUAL (Dual temperature control): Press to engage/disengage separate passenger side temperature control.

Passenger heated seat control: Press once to activate high heat

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10. Airflow direction control: Press to toggle through the air distribution modes listed below. The selected mode will be shown in the display.

: Distributes air through the instrument panel and center console

vents (if equipped).

: Distributes air through the instrument panel, floor and center

console vents (if equipped).

: Distributes air through the floor vents. Note: You may notice a

small amount of air flowing from the demister and defroster vents.

: Distributes air through the windshield defroster, demister and floor

Front fan speed control: Press to manually increase or

Driver heated seat control: Press to heat the driver seat. Press

vents. 11. Manual override controls: Allows you to manually select where airflow is directed. To return to full automatic control, press AUTO. 12. once to activate high heat (two indicator lights). Press again to activate low heat (one indicator light). Press again to deactivate the driver heated seat. 13. decrease the fan speed. To return to automatic fan operation, press AUTO. 14. EXT: Press to display outside temperature. Press again to display cabin temperature settings. 15. °F/°C (Temperature conversions): Press to switch temperature display between ° Fahrenheit and ° Celsius. 16. OFF: Outside air is shut out and the climate control system is turned off. 17. Driver temperature control: Press to increase/decrease the temperature on the driver side of the cabin. Sets the passenger side temperature also when DUAL is disengaged. The recommended vehicle cabin setting is between 72°F (22°C) and 75°F (24°C). 18. AUTO: Press to engage automatic temperature control. Select the desired temperature using the temperature control. The system will automatically determine fan speed, airflow location, A/C on or off, and outside or recirculated air, to heat or cool the vehicle to reach the desired temperature. 19. REAR: Press to enable the control located in the rear seat. Press again to turn the auxiliary system OFF. When the REAR button is

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pressed, the display will show only the rear cabin settings. After rear setting changes are completed on the front control, the display will automatically show all climate settings.

position.

the windshield.

airflow to the back seats.

the air flow selector in the

system off or with recirculated air engaged.

Operating tips • To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, place • To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle: do not drive with the • Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the • Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of • For maximum cooling performance (MAX A/C): During extreme high ambient temperatures when idling stationary for extended periods of time in gear, it is recommended to run the A/C in the MAX A/C position, turn off the rear A/C unit, reduce blower fan speed from the highest setting and put the vehicle’s transmission into the PARK gear position to continue to receive cool air from your A/C system. In AUTO mode, press AUTO control and set to desired temperature. In manual override mode, select and set the temperature to 60°F (16°C). Set the fan to the air highest speed initially, then adjust to maintain passenger comfort. • To improve the A/C cool down, drive with the windows slightly open

, A/C and recirculated

or

for 2–3 minutes after starting the vehicle or until the vehicle has “aired out.”

In extremely cold temperatures, to maximize overall heater performance it is suggested to not operate the auxiliary system (if equipped) until the engine temperature gauge crosses into the normal operating range. To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather: 1. Select 2. Select A/C. 3. Adjust the temperature control to maintain comfort. 4. Set the fan to the highest speed. 5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents toward the side windows.

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AUXILIARY CLIMATE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) 1. Fan speed: Turn to select the desired fan speed. 2. Temperature/mode selection: The distribution of air from the overhead and floor registers is based on the temperature selected. Turn to select for comfort. To use the rear climate controls, ensure that REAR is pressed on the main climate control face located on the instrument panel.

REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER R The rear defroster control is located on the climate control panel and works to clear the rear window of fog and thin ice. The ignition must be on to operate the rear window defroster. The rear defroster turns off automatically after 10 minutes or when the ignition is turned off. To manually turn off the defroster before 10 minutes have passed, push the control again. Do not use razor blades or other sharp objects to clean the inside of the rear window or to remove decals from the inside of the rear window. This may cause damage to the heated grid lines and will not be covered by your warranty.

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HEADLAMP CONTROL Turns the lamps off. Turns on the parking lamps, instrument panel lamps, license plate lamps and tail lamps.

Turns the low beam headlamps

on.

Lights

Autolamp control (if equipped) The autolamp system provides light sensitive automatic on-off control of the exterior lights normally controlled by the headlamp control. • To turn autolamps on, rotate the • To turn autolamps off, rotate the

control to

control from the autolamp position.

The autolamp system also keeps the lights on for a predetermined amount of time after the ignition switch is turned to off. You can change the amount of time the lamps stay on by using the programming procedure that follows: Note: If the vehicle is equipped with autolamps, it will have the headlamps on with windshield wipers feature. If the windshield wipers are turned on (for a fixed period of time), the exterior lamps will turn on with the headlamp control in the Autolamp position. Autolamps - Programmable exit delay Programmable exit delay allows the length of the autolamp exit delay to be changed. To program the auto lamp exit time delay: 1. Start with the ignition in the off position and the headlamp control in the autolamp position. 2. Turn the headlamp control to off.

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3. Turn the ignition switch to on and then back to off. 4. Turn the headlamp control to the autolamp position. The headlamps will turn on. 5. Wait the desired amount of time for the exit delay you want (up to three minutes), then turn the headlamp control to off. The headlamps will turn off.

Fog lamp control With the ignition on, the fog lamps can be turned on when the headlamp control is pulled toward you and is in any of the following positions: • Parking lamps • Low beams • Autolamps (when active) The fog lamp indicator light will illuminate when the fog lamps have been turned on. The fog lamps will not operate when the high beams are active.

High beams Push the lever toward the instrument panel to activate. Pull the lever towards you to deactivate.

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Lights

Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped) Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output. To activate: • the ignition must be in the on position, • the headlamp control is in the off, autolamps or parking lamp position • the transmission must be out of the P (Park) position.

and

WARNING: Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during inclement weather. The Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) system does not activate the tail lamps and generally may not provide adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate your headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision.

PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel and all applicable switches in the vehicle during headlamp and parking lamp operation. Move the control to the full upright position, past detent, to turn on the interior lamps. Move the control to the full downward position, past detent, to turn off the interior lights. The instrument panel/switch lighting remains lit.

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Note: If the battery is disconnected, discharged, or a new battery is installed, the dimmer switch requires re-calibration. Rotate the dimmer switch from the full dim position to the full dome/on position to reset. This will ensure that your displays are visible under all lighting conditions.

AIMING THE HEADLAMPS The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant. If your vehicle has been in an accident, the alignment of your headlamps should be checked by your authorized dealer.

ground

Vertical aim adjustment 1. Park the vehicle directly in front of a wall or screen on a level surface, approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters) away. • (1) 8 feet (2.4 meters) • (2) Center height of lamp to • (3) 25 feet (7.6 meters) • (4) Horizontal reference line 2. Measure the height of the headlamp bulb center from the ground and mark an 8 foot (2.4 meter) horizontal reference line on the vertical wall or screen at this height (a piece of masking tape works well). 3. Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and open the hood. To see a clearer light pattern for adjusting, you may want to block the light from one headlamp while adjusting the other. 4. On the wall or screen you will observe an area of high intensity light. The top of the high intensity area should touch the horizontal reference line, if not, the beam will need to be adjusted.

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5. Locate the vertical adjuster on each headlamp. Using a Phillips #2
screwdriver, turn the adjuster either clockwise (to adjust down) or counterclockwise (to adjust up). The horizontal edge of the brighter light should touch the horizontal reference line. 6. Close the hood and turn off the lamps.

HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE AND IS NON-ADJUSTABLE.

TURN SIGNAL CONTROL • Push down to activate the left • Push up to activate the right turn

turn signal.

signal.

INTERIOR LAMPS

Dome lamps and map lamps The map lamps are located on the overhead console. Press the controls on either side of each map lamp to turn on the lamps.

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Your vehicle may also have reading lamps within the rear dome lamp(s). Press the switches on either side of the dome lamp to turn on the lamps.

BULB REPLACEMENT

Lamp assembly condensation Exterior lamps are vented to accommodate normal changes in pressure. Condensation can be a natural by-product of this design. When moist air enters the lamp assembly through the vents, there is a possibility that condensation can occur when the temperature is cold. When normal condensation occurs, a thin film of mist can form on the interior of the lens. The thin mist eventually clears and exits through the vents during normal operation. Clearing time may take as long as 48 hours under dry weather conditions. Examples of acceptable condensation are: • Presence of thin mist (no streaks, drip marks or droplets) • Fine mist covers less than 50% of the lens Examples of unacceptable moisture (usually caused by a lamp water leak) are: • Water puddle inside the lamp • Large water droplets, drip marks or streaks present on the interior of

the lens

Take your vehicle to dealer for service if any of the above conditions of unacceptable moisture are present.

Using the right bulbs Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbs must be marked with an authorized “D.O.T.” for North America and an “E” for Europe to ensure lamp performance, light brightness and pattern and safe visibility. The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly or void the lamp assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn time.

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Number of bulbs

Front park/turn lamp

Lights

Trade number 3457A or 3457AK (amber)

194
H11
9005

Front sidemarker lamp Headlamp (low beam) Headlamp (high beam) * Tail/brake/turn signal lamp * Rear sidemarker Backup lamp License plate lamp High-mount brake lamp Fog lamp (if equipped) Map lamp Dome/reading lamps All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted. To replace all instrument panel lights - see your authorized dealer. * To replace these lamps - see your authorized dealer.

LED 921
168
W5W H11 LL 12V6W

LED

578

Replacing interior bulbs Check the operation of all bulbs frequently.

Replacing exterior bulbs Check the operation of all bulbs frequently. Replacing headlamp (low beam and high beam) bulbs 1. Make sure headlamp switch is in the off position, then open the hood. 2. Reach in behind the headlamp assembly to access the bulb sockets and connectors.

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3. Locate the outboard (low beam) or inboard (high beam) electrical connector and remove it by releasing the locking tab and pulling it straight down. 4. Remove the bulb socket by turning it counterclockwise and pulling it straight out.

WARNING: Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of children’s reach. Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base and do not touch the glass. The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to break the next time the headlamps are operated.

Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order. Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs 1. Make sure headlamp switch is in the off position, then open the hood. 2. Reach behind the headlamp assembly to access the bulb sockets and connectors. 3. Remove the bulb socket by turning it counterclockwise and pulling it straight out. 4. To remove the bulb, pull it straight out of the bulb socket. Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order.

Replacing front sidemarker bulbs 1. Make sure headlamp switch is in the off position, then open the hood. 2. Reach behind the headlamp assembly to access the bulb sockets and connectors.

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3. Locate the front sidemarker lamp electrical connector and remove it by pulling it off. 4. Remove the bulb socket by turning it counterclockwise and pulling it straight out. 5. To remove the bulb, pull it straight out of the bulb socket. Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order. Replacing rear stop/park/turn/backup and side marker lamp bulbs The stop/tail/turn/backup and side marker lamp bulbs are located in the tail lamp assembly. Note: Your vehicle is equipped with a stop/park/turn and side marker lamp assemblies containing integral multiple light emitting diodes (LED). If replacement is required, see your authorized dealer. • (1) Backup lamp • (2) Stop/park/turn signal lamp • (3) Side marker lamp (LED) 1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the off position and open the liftgate. 2. Remove the two screws in the liftgate opening, then pull the lamp assembly away from the vehicle. 3. Remove the bulb socket by rotating it counterclockwise, then pulling it out of the lamp assembly. 4. Pull the bulb straight from the socket. Install new bulb(s) in reverse order.

(LED)

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Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs 1. Make sure the ignition control is in the off position. 2. Remove the two screws. 3. Unclip the bulb holder from the reflector. 4. Pull the bulb straight out. Install in reverse order. Replacing license plate lamp bulbs 1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the off position. 2. Remove the screw from the license plate lamp assembly and pull it down. 3. Remove bulb socket by turning counterclockwise. 4. Carefully pull the bulb out from the socket. Install new bulb(s) in reverse order. Replacing fog lamp bulbs 1. Make sure the fog lamp switch is in the off position. 2. Remove the bulb socket from the fog lamp by turning counterclockwise. 3. Disconnect the electrical connector. Install the new bulb in reverse order.

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MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER Windshield wiper: Rotate the end of the control away from you to increase the speed of the wipers; rotate towards you to decrease the speed of the wipers.

Windshield washer: Push the end of the stalk: • briefly: causes a single swipe of the wipers without washer fluid. • a quick push and hold: the wipers

will swipe three times with washer fluid.

• a long push and hold: the wipers and washer fluid will be activated for

up to ten seconds.

Courtesy wipe feature: One extra wipe will occur a few seconds after washing the front window to clear any excess washer fluid remaining on the windshield. Note: Do not operate the washer when the washer reservoir is empty. This may cause the washer pump to overheat. Check the washer fluid level frequently. Do not operate the wipers when the windshield is dry. This may scratch the glass, damage the wiper blades and cause the wiper motor to burn out. Before operating the wiper on a dry windshield, always use the windshield washer. In freezing weather, be sure the wiper blades are not frozen to the windshield before operating the wipers.

Windshield wiper rainlamp feature (if equipped with Autolamp) When the windshield wipers are turned on during daylight, and the headlamp control is in the autolamp position, the exterior lamps will turn on after a brief delay and will remain on until the wipers are turned off.

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Rear window wiper/washer controls For rear wiper operation, rotate the rear window wiper and washer control to the desired position. Select: 2 — Normal speed operation of rear wiper. 1 — Intermittent operation of rear wiper. O (off) — Rear wiper and washer off. For rear wash cycle, rotate (and hold as desired) the rear wiper/washer control to either From either position, the control will automatically return to the 2 or O (off) position. Rear heated wiper blades: The wiper blades are heated automatically to reduce ice buildup and activates when the vehicle is started. The wiper rests are designed to operate regardless of the geographic location of the vehicle. There is no switch to turn on, or other operator involvement required other than to start the vehicle.

position.

TILT STEERING WHEEL To adjust the steering wheel: 1. Pull down and hold the steering wheel release control. 2. Move the steering wheel up or down until you find the desired location. 3. Pull the steering wheel release control up. This will lock the steering wheel in position.

WARNING: Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving.

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ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED) Lift the mirror cover to turn on the visor mirror lamp.

Slide on rod feature The visor will slide back and forth on the rod for increased sunlight coverage. Rotate the visor towards the side window and extend it rearward for additional sunlight coverage. Note: To stow the visor back into the headliner, visor must be retracted before moving it back towards the windshield.

INSTRUMENT PANEL STORAGE COMPARTMENT The storage compartment may be used to secure sunglasses or similar sized objects. Press the button to open the storage compartment.

OVERHEAD CONSOLE The appearance of your vehicle’s overhead console will vary according to your option package.

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Storage compartment The storage compartment may be used to store a pair of sunglasses. Press the release area on the rear edge of the bin door to open the storage compartment. The door will open to the full open position.

Conversation mirror (if equipped) The conversation mirror allows the driver to view the rear seating area.

WARNING: Do not use the conversation mirror to view rearward traffic, do not allow rear passengers to distract you

from the driving task, and make sure the rear view mirror has a clear view of rearward traffic. Failure to do so could increase the risk of a crash from an unseen vehicle, which may result in serious injury.

Pull down on the housing to lock it in place. The rear view mirror may have to be adjusted to its lower arm position to prevent interference when the conversation mirror is extended down.

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CENTER CONSOLE Your vehicle may be equipped with a variety of console features. These include: 1. Cupholders 2. Utility compartment with coin holder, a clamshell tray, audio input jack, USB port and power point 3. Rear power point, vent, rear heated seat controls (if equipped) and cupholder 4. Pen holder and CD holder

WARNING: Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard objects can injure you in a collision.

Second row center console features (if equipped) The second row center console incorporates the following features: • Utility compartment • Cupholders • Flip forward armrest to provide a

flat load floor

WARNING: Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard

objects can injure you in a collision.

AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC) Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not insert any other object in the power outlet as this will damage the outlet and blow the fuse. Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug. Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty.

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The auxiliary power points are located on the instrument panel and in the center console utility compartment. Do not use the power point for operating the cigarette lighter element (if equipped). To prevent the fuse from being blown, do not use the power point(s) over the vehicle capacity of 12 VDC/180W. If the power point or cigar lighter socket is not working, a fuse may have blown. Refer to Fuses and relays in the Roadside Emergencies chapter for information on checking and replacing fuses. To have full capacity usage of your power point, the engine is required to be running to avoid unintentional discharge of the battery. To prevent the battery from being discharged: • do not use the power point longer than necessary when the engine is • do not leave battery chargers, video game adapters, computers and other devices plugged in overnight or when the vehicle is parked for extended periods.

not running,

Always keep the power point caps closed when not being used. A third rear auxiliary power point is located on the rear of the center console which is accessible from the rear seat. A fourth auxiliary power point is located on the left trim panel in the rear cargo area.

Cigar/Cigarette lighter (if equipped) Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter socket. Do not hold the lighter in with your hand while it is heating, this will damage the lighter element and socket. The lighter will be released from its heating position when it is ready to be used.

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Note: Improper use of the lighter can cause damage not covered by your warranty, and can result in fire or serious injury.

POWER WINDOWS

WARNING: Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and do not let children play with the power windows. They may

seriously injure themselves.

WARNING: When closing the power windows, you should verify they are free of obstructions and ensure that children and/or

pets are not in the proximity of the window openings.

Press and pull the window switches to open and close windows. • Push down (to the first detent) • Pull up (to the first detent) and

and hold the switch to open.

hold the switch to close.

AUTO

Rear Window Buffeting: When one or both of the rear windows are open, the vehicle may demonstrate a wind throb or buffeting noise. This noise can be alleviated by lowering a front window approximately two to three inches.

One touch up or down (Driver’s window only) This feature allows the driver’s window to open or close fully without holding the control down. To operate one touch down: • Press the switch completely down to the second detent and release quickly. The window will open fully. Momentarily press the switch to any position to stop the window operation.

If the switch is pressed and held to the normal close or one touch up position during a one touch down cycle, the window will stop. If, after 1/2 second the switch is still held, the window will perform a normal close or one touch up.

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To operate one touch up: • Pull the switch completely up to the second detent and release quickly. The window will close fully. Momentarily press the switch to any position to stop the window operation.

If the switch is pressed and held to the normal open or one touch down position during a one touch up cycle, the window will stop. If, after 1/2 second the switch is still held, the window will perform a normal open or one touch down.

Bounce-Back (Driver’s window only) When an obstacle has been detected in the window opening as the window is moving upward, the window will automatically reverse direction and move down. This is known as “bounce-back”. If the ignition is turned off (without accessory delay being active) during bounce-back, the window will move down until the bounce-back position is reached.

Security Override To override a bounce-back condition, within two seconds after the window reaches the bounce-back position, pull and hold the switch up and the window will travel up with no bounce-back or pinch protection. If the switch is released before the window is fully closed, the window will stop. For example, this can be used to overcome the resistance of ice on the window or seals.

Window lock The window lock feature allows only the driver to operate the power windows. To lock out all the window controls (except for the driver’s) press the right side of the control. Press the left side to restore the window controls.

Accessory delay With accessory delay, the radio, power windows, and moon roof (if equipped) operate for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned from on to off or until one of the front doors are opened.

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INTERIOR MIRROR The interior rear view mirror has two pivot points on the support arm which lets you adjust the mirror up or down and from side to side.

WARNING: Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is in motion.

Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror Your vehicle is equipped with an interior rear view mirror that has an auto-dimming function. The electronic day/night mirror will change from the normal (high reflective) state to the non-glare (darkened) state when bright lights (glare) reach the mirror. When the mirror detects bright light from behind the vehicle, it will automatically adjust (darken) to minimize glare. Without microphone

With microphone

The mirror will automatically return to the normal state whenever the vehicle is placed in R (Reverse) to ensure a bright clear view when backing up. Do not block the sensors on the front and back of the interior rear view mirror since this may impair proper mirror performance. Do not clean the housing or glass of any mirror with harsh abrasives, fuel or other petroleum-based cleaning products.

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EXTERIOR MIRRORS

Power side view mirrors

WARNING: Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is in motion.

To adjust your mirrors: 1. Rotate the control clockwise to adjust the right mirror and rotate the control counterclockwise to adjust the left mirror. 2. Move the control in the direction you wish to tilt the mirror. 3. Return to the center position to lock mirrors in place.

Fold-away mirrors Pull the side mirrors in carefully when driving through a narrow space, like an automatic car wash.

(if equipped)

Heated outside mirrors Both mirrors are heated automatically to remove ice, mist and fog when the rear window defrost is activated. Do not remove ice from the mirrors with a scraper or attempt to readjust the mirror glass if it is frozen in place. These actions could cause damage to the glass and mirrors. Do not clean the housing or glass of any mirror with harsh abrasives, fuel or other petroleum-based cleaning products.

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POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED) The accelerator and brake pedal should only be adjusted when the vehicle is stopped and the gearshift lever is in the P (Park) position. Press and hold the rocker control (located on the instrument panel) to adjust accelerator and brake pedal. • Press the top of the control to • Press the bottom of the control to adjust the pedals towards you. WARNING: Never adjust the accelerator and brake pedal with feet on the pedals while the vehicle is moving.

adjust the pedals away from you.

Memory feature (if equipped) The accelerator and brake pedal positions are saved when doing a memory set function and can be recalled along with the vehicle personality features when a memory position is selected through the remote entry transmitter, keyless entry keypad or memory switch on the driver’s door (if equipped with memory feature). Refer to Memory seat/power mirrors/adjustable pedals in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter.

SPEED CONTROL With speed control set, you can maintain a set speed without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal.

WARNING: Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, slippery or unpaved.

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Setting speed control The controls for using your speed control are located on the steering wheel for your convenience. 1. Press the ON control and release it. 2. Accelerate to the desired speed.

3. Press the SET + control and release it. 4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. 5. The indicator instrument cluster will turn on.

light on the

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RSM

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steep hill.

Note: • Vehicle speed may vary momentarily when driving up and down a • If the vehicle speed increases above the set speed on a downhill, you • If the vehicle speed decreases more than 10 mph (16 km/h) below

may want to apply the brakes to reduce the speed.

your set speed on an uphill, your speed control will disengage.

Disengaging speed control To disengage the speed control: • Depress the brake pedal or press CNCL (Cancel). Disengaging the speed control will not erase previous set speed.

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Resuming a set speed Press the RSM control and release it. This will automatically return the vehicle to the previously set speed.

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CNCL

RSM

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SET

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CNCL

RSM

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SET

Increasing speed while using speed control There are two ways to set a higher speed: • Press and hold the SET + control until you get to the desired speed, then release the control. You can also use the SET + control to operate the Tap-Up function. Press and release this control to increase the vehicle set speed in small amounts by 1 mph (1.6 km/h).

• Use the accelerator pedal to get to the desired speed. When the vehicle reaches that speed press and release the SET + control.

Reducing speed while using speed control There are two ways to reduce a set speed: • Press and hold the SET - control until you get to the desired speed, then release the control. You can also use the SET - control to operate the Tap-Down function. Press and release this control to decrease the vehicle set speed in small amounts by 1 mph (1.6 km/h).

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RSM

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