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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.

Accessory delay: Your vehicle is equipped with accessory delay. With this feature, the radio and other electrical accessories may be used for up to 10 minutes after the ignition is turned off or until either front door is opened. Note: Your vehicle is equipped with a unique audio system. If your display shows six small circles in the display, your audio system is a CD6
system (six disc changer). If not, your system is a single CD system.

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Setting the clock To set the time, press CLOCK. The display will read SET TIME. Use the memory preset numbers (0–9) to enter in the desired time–hours and minutes. The clock will then begin from that time. AM/FM Radio

/ VOL (Power/Volume): Press

to turn the radio on/off. Turn the knob to increase/decrease volume. If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off, the volume will come back on at a nominal listening level when the ignition switch is turned back on. AM/FM: Press repeatedly to select AM/FM1/FM2 frequency band.

TUNE: Turn the knob to go up/down the frequency band in individual increments.

DIRECT: Press DIRECT and then select the desired radio frequency (i.e. 93.9) using the memory preset numbers (0–9). SEEK: Press to access the previous/next strong radio station.

SEEK

SCAN: Press for a brief sampling of all strong radio stations.

MEMORY PRESETS (0–9): When tuned to any station, press and hold a preset button until sound returns and PRESET # SAVED appears in the display. You can save up to 30
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SEEK

to turn

Saving presets automatically: Autoset allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2. To activate the autoset feature: Press MENU repeatedly until AUTO PRESET ON/OFF appears in the display. Use AUTO PRESET to ON, and either wait five seconds for the search to initiate or press OK to immediately initiate the search. If you press another control within those five seconds, the search will not initiate. The 10 strongest stations will be filled and the station stored in preset 1
will begin playing. If there are fewer than 10 strong stations, the system will store the last one in the remaining presets. Note: In order to re-run the autoset features, you must first select AUTO PRESET OFF and press OK. Then, select AUTO PRESET ON and press OK. RDS Radio Available only in FM mode. This feature allows you to search RDS-equipped stations for a certain category of music format: CLASSIC, COUNTRY, JAZZ/RB, ROCK, etc. To activate: Press MENU repeatedly until RDS (ON/OFF) appears in the to switch RDS ON and OFF. When RDS is display. Use OFF, you will not be able to search for RDS equipped stations or view the station name or type. CAT (Category) / FOLD (Folder): This feature allows you to select from various music categories. To change RDS categories: Press MENU repeatedly until RDS ON/OFF appears in the display. Use ON/OFF. Press CAT. PRESS UP OR DOWN TO CHANGE RDS CATEGORY will appear in the display. Press through all possible categories. When the desired category appears in the display, press selection or press SCAN for a brief sampling of all stations playing that category of music.

to find the next station playing that

to toggle RDS between

to scroll

SEEK

SEEK

SEEK

SEEK

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CD/MP3 Player CD: Press to enter CD/MP3 mode. If a disc is already loaded into the system, CD/MP3 play will begin where it ended last. If no CD is loaded, NO DISC will appear in the display. LOAD: For a single CD system– This control is not operational. To load a CD, simply insert the disc, label side up, into the CD slot. For a CD6 system– Press LOAD. When the display reads SELECT SLOT, choose the desired slot number using memory presets 1–6. When the display reads LOAD CD #, load the desired disc, label side up. If you do not choose a slot within five seconds, the system will choose for you. Once loaded, the first track will begin to play. To auto load up to six discs– Press and hold LOAD until the display reads AUTOLOAD #. Load the desired disc, label side up. The system will prompt you to load discs for the remaining available slots. Insert the discs, one at a time, label side up, when prompted. Once loaded, the disc in preset #1 will begin to play. Press the number preset buttons (1–6) to choose the disc you want to play.

Play/Pause: Press to

play/pause a track when playing a CD.

EJECT: For a single CD system– press EJECT to eject the CD. For a CD6 system– press EJECT and select the desired CD slot by pressing the corresponding memory preset number. The display will read EJECTING #. When the system has ejected the CD, the display will read REMOVE CD #. Remove the CD. If you do not remove the CD, the system will reload the disc. To auto eject all loaded discs– Press and hold EJECT. The system will eject all discs and prompt you when to remove them.

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SEEK

SEEK

to access the previous/next folder.

SEEK: Press to access the previous/next track. CAT (Category) / FOLD (Folder): In MP3 mode only– Press CAT/FOLD and then press SCAN: Press for a brief sampling of all tracks on the current disc or MP3 folder. DIRECT: In CD mode– Press DIRECT. The display will read DIRECT TRACK MODE SELECT TRACK. Enter the desired track number using the memory preset buttons (0–9). The system will then begin playing that track. In MP3 folder mode– Press DIRECT and the memory preset buttons (0–9) of the desired folder. The system will advance to that specific folder. TEXT: In MP3 mode only– Press TEXT repeatedly to view Album (AL), Folder (FL), Song (SO) and Artist (AR) in the display, if available. In TEXT MODE: Sometimes the display requires additional text to be displayed. When the < / > indicator is active, press TEXT and then press COMPRESSION: Press MENU repeatedly until COMPRESSION ON/OFF appears in the display. Use When COMPRESSION is ON, the system will bring the soft and loud CD passages together for a more consistent listening level. SHUFFLE: Press MENU repeatedly until SHUFFLE ON/OFF appears in to switch between ON/OFF. If you wish to the display. Use engage shuffle mode right away, press play. Otherwise, random play will begin when the current track is finished playing. The system will only shuffle the disc currently playing.

to view the additional display text.

to switch between ON/OFF.

to begin random

SEEK

SEEK

SEEK

SEEK

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Satellite Radio (if equipped) Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS威 radio subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability. SIRIUS: Press repeatedly to access satellite radio mode, if equipped. Press repeatedly to cycle through SAT1, SAT2 and SAT3 modes. TUNE: Turn to go to the next / previous available SIRIUS威 satellite station.

SEEK

DIRECT: Press DIRECT then enter the desired channel (i.e. 002) using the memory preset buttons (0–9). If you only enter one digit, press OK and the system will go to that satellite channel. If you enter three digits, the system will automatically go to that channel, if available. You may cancel your entry by pressing DIRECT. If an invalid station number is entered, INVALID CHANNEL will appear in the display and the system will continue playing the current station. SEEK: Press to the previous/next channel. If a specific category is selected, (Jazz, Rock, News, etc.), press category. Press and hold previous/next channels. SCAN: Press SCAN for a brief sampling of all available SIRIUS威 satellite channels. If a specific category is selected, (Jazz, Rock, News, etc.) press SCAN for a brief sampling of all available SIRIUS威 satellite channels within the selected category.

to seek to the previous/next channel in the selected

to fast seek through the

to seek

SEEK

SEEK

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to view the additional display text.

MEMORY PRESETS (0–9): There are 30 available presets, 10 each for SAT1, SAT2 and SAT3. To save satellite channels in your memory presets, tune to the desired channel then press and hold a memory preset number (0–9) until sound returns. TEXT: Press and release to display the artist and song title. While in TEXT MODE, press again to scroll through the Artist (AR), Song (SO), Channel (CH) and Category (CA). In TEXT MODE: Sometimes the display requires additional text to be displayed. When the < / > indicator is active, press TEXT and then press CAT (Category) / FOLD (Folder): Press to switch between turning the most recently selected satellite radio category on or off. The category icon (CAT) will illuminate in the display when a specific category is selected (the icon will not illuminate during CATEGORY ALL). If no category has ever been selected, NO CATEGORY SELECTED will display. Note: Separate categories can be set for SAT1, SAT2 or SAT3. Refer to Satellite radio menu for further information on selecting a satellite radio category. SATELLITE RADIO MENU: Press MENU when satellite radio mode is active to access. Press OK to enter into the satellite radio menu. Press following options: • CATEGORY MENU- Press OK to enter category mode.

to cycle through the

SEEK

SEEK

to scroll through the list of available SIRIUS威

Press channel Categories (Pop, Rock, News, etc.) Press OK when the desired category appears in the display. After a category is selected, to search for that specific category of channels press only (i.e. ROCK). You may also select CATEGORY ALL to seek all available SIRIUS威 categories and channels. Press OK to close and return to the main menu.

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SEEK

SEEK

SEEK

to cycle through the saved songs. When

Press a. SAVE THIS SONG: Press OK to save the currently playing song’s title in the system’s memory. (If you try to save something other than a song, CANT SAVE will appear in the display.) When the chosen song is playing on any satellite radio channel, the system will alert you with an audible prompt. Press OK while SONG ALERT is in the display and the system will take you to the channel playing the desired song. You can save up to 20 song titles. If you attempt to save more than 20
titles, the display will read REPLACE SONG? Press OK to access the to cycle through the saved titles. saved titles and press When the song title appears in the display that you would like to replace, press OK. SONG REPLACED will appear in the display. b. DELETE A SONG: Press OK to delete a song from the system’s memory. Press the song appears in the display that you would like to delete, press OK. The song will appear in the display for confirmation. Press OK again and the display will read SONG DELETED. If you do not want to delete the currently listed song, press RETURN or CANCEL. Note: If there are no songs presently saved, the display will read NO SONGS. c. DELETE ALL SONGS: Press OK to delete all song’s from the system’s memory. The display will read ARE YOU SURE? Press OK to confirm deletion of all saved songs and the display will read ALL DELETED. Note: If there are no songs presently saved, the display will read NO SONGS. d. DISABLE ALERTS/ENABLE ALERTS: Press OK to enable/disable the satellite alert status which alerts you when your selected songs are playing on a satellite radio channel. (The system default is disabled.) SONG ALERTS ENABLED/DISABLED will appear in the display. The menu listing will display the opposite state. For example, if you have chosen to enable the song alerts, the menu listing will read DISABLE as the alerts are currently on, so your other option is to turn them off.

to select either

SEEK

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• CHANNEL LOCKOUT MENU- Press OK to enter the Channel

Entertainment Systems

SEEK

to scroll through the following

Lockout menu. Press the options: a. LOCK/UNLOCK THIS CHANNEL: Press OK when LOCK/UNLOCK THIS CHANNEL is displayed and the display will read ENTER PIN. Enter your four-digit PIN number (initial PIN is 1234) and the system will lock/unlock the channel and CHANNEL LOCKED or UNLOCKED will be displayed. Note: you must be tuned to the specific channel you want to lock/unlock when using this feature. b. CHANGE PIN: Press OK when CHANGE PIN is displayed. The display will read ENTER OLD PIN. Enter your current (old) PIN number and when the system accepts your entry it will display ENTER NEW PIN. Enter your new four-digit PIN and the system will save the new PIN and PIN SAVED will display. c. UNLOCK ALL CHANNELS: Press OK when UNLOCK ALL CHANNELS is displayed and the display will read ENTER PIN. Enter your four-digit PIN and the system will unlock all channels and the display will read CHANNEL UNLOCKED. d. RESET PIN: Press OK when RESET PIN is displayed. The display will read ARE YOUR SURE. Press OK again to automatically reset the PIN to its initial password setting (1234). PIN RESET TO DEFAULT PIN will be displayed. e. RETURN: Press OK when RETURN is displayed and the system will exit back to the satellite radio menu.

Sound Adjustments Press SOUND repeatedly to cycle through the following features: BASS: Press to SEEK adjust the level of bass. TREBLE: Press

SEEK

to adjust the level of treble.

to adjust the audio between the left

BALANCE: Press SEEK (L) and right (R) speakers. FADE: Press SEEK and front (F) speakers. SPEED COMPENSATED VOLUME: With this feature on, radio volume automatically gets louder with increasing vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise.

to adjust the audio between the back (B)

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to adjust between SPEED OFF and levels 1–7:

The default setting is off. Use Increasing the level from 1 (lowest setting) to 7 (highest setting) allows the radio volume to automatically change slightly with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise. Recommended level is 1–3; SPEED OFF turns the feature off and level 7
is the maximum setting. DSP MODE (if equipped): Press STEREO SURROUND mode and STEREO mode. Extra Features AUX: Press repeatedly to cycle through LINE (auxiliary audio mode) and SYNC威 (if equipped). For auxiliary jack location and further information on auxiliary audio mode, refer to Auxiliary input jack later in this chapter. If your vehicle is equipped with SYNC威, please refer to the SYNC威 information included with your vehicle for further information.

to choose between

SEEK

Play/Pause: Press this

control to play or pause the current CD. OK: Your vehicle may be equipped with special phone and media features which will require you to confirm commands by pressing OK. For further information, refer to the SYNC威 information included with your vehicle. PHONE: If your vehicle is equipped with SYNC威, press to access SYNC PHONE features. For further information, please refer to the SYNC威 information included with your vehicle. If your vehicle is not equipped with SYNC威, the display will read NO PHONE. Auxiliary input jack (Line in)

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.

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LINE IN

Your vehicle is equipped with an auxiliary input jack (AIJ). The auxiliary input jack provides a way to connect your portable music player to the in-vehicle audio system. This allows the audio from a portable music player to be played through the vehicle speakers with high fidelity. To achieve optimal performance, please observe the following instructions when attaching your portable music device to the audio system. If your vehicle is equipped with a navigation system, refer to Auxiliary input jack section in the Audio features chapter of your Navigation System supplement. Required equipment: 1. Any portable music player designed to be used with headphones 2. An audio extension cable with stereo male 1/8 in. (3.5 mm) connectors at each end To play your portable music player using the auxiliary input jack: 1. Begin with the vehicle parked and the radio turned off. 2. Ensure that the battery in your portable music player is new or fully charged and that the device is turned off. 3. Attach one end of the audio extension cable to the headphone output of your player and the other end of the audio extension cable to the AIJ in your vehicle. 4. Turn the radio on, using either a tuned FM station or a CD loaded into the system. Adjust the volume to a comfortable listening level. 5. Turn the portable music player on and adjust the volume to 1/2 the volume. 6. Press AUX on the vehicle radio repeatedly until LINE, LINE IN or SYNC LINE IN appears in the display. You should hear audio from your portable music player, although it may be low. 7. Adjust the sound on your portable music player until it reaches the level of the FM station or CD by switching back and forth between the AUX and FM or CD controls.

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Troubleshooting: 1. Do not connect the audio input jack to a line level output. Line level outputs are intended for connection to a home stereo and are not compatible with the AIJ. The AIJ will only work correctly with devices that have a headphone output with a volume control. 2. Do not set the portable music player’s volume level higher than is necessary to match the volume of the CD or FM radio in your audio system as this will cause distortion and will reduce sound quality. Many portable music players have different output levels, so not all players should be set at the same levels. Some players will sound best at full volume and others will need to be set at a lower volume. 3. If the music sounds distorted at lower listening levels, turn the portable music player volume down. If the problems persists, replace or recharge the batteries in the portable music player. 4. The portable music player must be controlled in the same manner when it is used with headphones as the AIJ does not provide control (play, pause, etc.) over the attached portable music player. 5. For safety reasons, connecting or adjusting the settings on your portable music player should not be attempted while the vehicle is moving. Also, the portable music player should be stored in a secure location, such as the center console or the glove box, when the vehicle is in motion. The audio extension cable must be long enough to allow the portable music player to be safely stored while the vehicle is in motion.

USB port (if equipped)

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.

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Your vehicle may be equipped with a USB port inside your center console. This feature allows you to plug in media playing devices, memory sticks, and also to charge devices if they support this feature. For further information on this feature, refer to Accessing and using your USB port in the SYNC威 supplement or Navigation System supplement.

GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION Radio frequencies: AM and FM frequencies are established by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC). Those frequencies are: AM: 530, 540–1700, 1710 kHz FM: 87.7, 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz Radio reception factors: There are three factors that can affect radio reception: • Distance/strength: The further you travel from an FM station, the • Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, power lines, electric fences, traffic lights and thunderstorms can interfere with your reception. • Station overload: When you pass a broadcast tower, a stronger signal may overtake a weaker one and play while the weak station frequency is displayed.

weaker the signal and the weaker the reception.

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CD/CD player care Do: • Handle discs by their edges only.

(Never touch the playing surface).

• Inspect discs before playing. • Clean only with an approved CD

cleaner.

• Wipe discs from the center out.

of time.

Don’t: • Expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended periods • Clean using a circular motion. CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4.75 in (12 cm) audio compact discs only. Due to technical incompatibility, certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players. Do not use any irregular shaped CDs or discs with a scratch protection film attached.

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CDs with homemade paper (adhesive) labels should not be inserted into the CD player as the label may peel and cause the CD to become jammed. It is recommended that homemade CDs be identified with permanent felt tip marker rather than adhesive labels. Ballpoint pens may damage CDs. Please contact your authorized dealer for further information. Audio system warranty and service Refer to the Warranty Guide/Customer Information Guide for audio system warranty information. If service is necessary, see your dealer or qualified technician. MP3 track and folder structure Your MP3 system recognizes MP3 individual tracks and folder structure as follows: • There are two different modes for MP3 disc playback: MP3 track mode (system default) and MP3 folder mode. For more information on track and folder mode, refer to Sample MP3 structure in the following section. • MP3 track mode ignores any folder structure on the MP3 disc. The player numbers each MP3 track on the disc (noted by the .mp3 file extension) from T001 to a maximum of T255. Note: The maximum number of playable MP3 files may be less depending on the structure of the CD and exact model of radio present.

• MP3 folder mode represents a folder structure consisting of one level of folders. The CD player numbers all MP3 tracks on the disc (noted by the .mp3 file extension) and all folders containing MP3 files, from F001 (folder) T001 (track) to F253 T255. • Creating discs with only one level of folders will help with navigation

through the disc files.

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Sample MP3 structure If you are burning your own MP3
discs, it is important to understand how the system will read the structures you create. While various files may be present, (files with extensions other than mp3), only files with the .mp3 extension will be played. Other files will be ignored by the system. This enables you to use the same MP3 disc for a variety of tasks on your work computer, home computer and your in vehicle system.

.mp3 .mp3

.mp3

.mp3

.mp3

.mp3 .mp3

.doc .ppt .xls

In track mode, the system will display and play the structure as if it were only one level deep (all .mp3 files will be played, regardless of being in a specific folder). In folder mode, the system will only play the .mp3 files in the current folder. Satellite radio information (if equipped) Satellite radio channels: SIRIUS威 broadcasts a variety of music, news, sports, weather, traffic and entertainment satellite radio channels. For more information and a complete list of SIRIUS威 satellite radio channels, visit www.sirius.com in the United States, www.sirius-canada.ca in Canada, or call SIRIUS威 at 1–888–539–7474. Satellite radio reception factors: To receive the satellite signal, your vehicle has been equipped with a satellite radio antenna located on the roof of your vehicle. The vehicle roof provides the best location for an unobstructed, open view of the sky, a requirement of a satellite radio system. Like AM/FM, there are several factors that can affect satellite radio reception performance: • Antenna obstructions: For optimal reception performance, keep the antenna clear of snow and ice build-up and keep luggage and other material as far away from the antenna as possible.

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• Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, bridges, tunnels, freeway

overpasses, parking garages, dense tree foliage and thunderstorms can interfere with your reception. • Station overload: When you pass a ground based broadcast repeating tower, a stronger signal may overtake a weaker one and result in an audio mute.

Unlike AM/FM audible static, you will hear an audio mute when there is a satellite radio signal interference. Your radio display may display NO SIGNAL to indicate the interference. SIRIUS威 satellite radio service: SIRIUS威 Satellite Radio is a subscription based satellite radio service that broadcasts music, sports, news and entertainment programming. A service fee is required in order to receive SIRIUS威 service. Vehicles that are equipped with a factory installed SIRIUS威 Satellite Radio system include: • Hardware and limited subscription term, which begins on the date of

sale or lease of the vehicle.

For information on extended subscription terms, the online media player and other SIRIUS威 features, please contact SIRIUS威 at 1–888–539–7474. Note: SIRIUS威 reserves the unrestricted right to change, rearrange, add or delete programming including canceling, moving or adding particular channels, and its prices, at any time, with or without notice to you. Ford Motor Company shall not be responsible for any such programming changes. Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number (ESN): This 12-digit Satellite Serial Number is needed to activate, modify or track your satellite radio account. You will need this number when communicating with SIRIUS. While in Satellite Radio mode, you can view this number on the radio display by pressing the SIRIUS and Preset 1 buttons at the same time.

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Radio Display

Condition

Action Required

ACQUIRING

SAT FAULT

Radio requires more than two seconds to produce audio for

the selected

channel.

Internal module or

system failure

present.

No action required. This message should disappear

shortly.

If this message does not clear within a short period of time, or with an ignition

key cycle, your receiver

may have a fault. See your

authorized dealer for

service.

INVALID CHNL

Channel no longer

This previously available

available.

Subscription not available for this

channel.

Artist information

not available.

Song title

information not

available.

channel is no longer

available. Tune to another

channel. If the channel was one of your presets, you may choose another channel for that preset

button.

Contact SIRIUS威 at 1–888–539–7474 to

subscribe to the channel

or tune to another

channel.

Artist information not available at this time on

this channel. The system is

working properly.

Song title information not available at this time on

this channel. The system is

working properly.

UNSUBSCRIBED

NO TEXT

NO TEXT

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NO SIGNAL

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Condition Category

information not

available.

Action Required

Category information not available at this time on

this channel. The system is

working properly.

Loss of signal from the SIRIUS威 satellite or SIRIUS威 tower to the vehicle antenna.

You are in a location that is blocking the SIRIUS威 signal (i.e., tunnel, under an overpass, dense foliage,

etc). The system is

working properly. When you move into an open area, the signal should

return.

UPDATING

CALL SIRIUS 1–888–539–7474

Update of channel programming in

No action required. The process may take up to

progress.

Satellite service has been deactivated by

SIRIUS威 Satellite

Radio.

three minutes. Call SIRIUS威 at

1–888–539–7474 to re-activate or resolve subscription issues.

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

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

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MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

Defrost: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster

Temperature conversion: To switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius, refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter. 1. vents and de-mister vents. Can be used to clear the windshield of fog and thin ice. The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging. Press this button again to return to the previous air flow selection. 2. R Rear defroster: Press to activate/deactivate the rear window defroster. Refer to Rear window defroster later in this chapter for more information. 3. settings to choose: •

Multifunction control: Press repeatedly to toggle through the

: Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents, de-mister

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

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

and de-mister vents.

: Distributes air through the floor vents.

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(defrost)

(floor/defrost).

(defrost). When the ignition switch is

4. A/C: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. A/C engages automatically in MAX A/C, and Recirculated air: Press to activate/deactivate air recirculation in 5. the vehicle. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time needed 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 when MAX A/C is selected or can be engaged manually in any airflow mode except turned off and back on, the climate system will return to the recirculated air mode only if the A/C button LED is illuminated and the air (panel/floor). distribution selection is either 6. 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. Press the MAX A/C button again for normal A/C operation. 7. Temperature control: Controls the temperature of the airflow in the vehicle. 8. 9. When the system is off, outside air is prevented from entering the vehicle.

Fan speed adjustment: Turn to select the desired fan speed. Power: Press to activate/deactivate the climate control system.

(panel) or

select

(defrost).

system off or with recirculated air engaged.

Operating tips • To reduce fog build-up on the windshield during humid weather, • 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 • To improve the A/C cool down, drive with the windows slightly open for 2-3 minutes after start up or until the vehicle has been “aired out.”

airflow to the back seats.

the windshield.

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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 mode, adjust the blower fan speed to the lowest setting and put the vehicle’s transmission into the P (Park) position to continue to receive cool air from your A/C system. For maximum cooling performance in MAX A/C mode: • Move temperature control to the coolest setting. • Set the fan to the highest speed initially, then adjust to maintain

comfort.

For maximum cooling performance in panel or panel/floor modes: • Move temperature control to the coolest setting. • Select A/C and (recirculated air) to provide colder airflow. • Set the fan to the highest speed initially, then adjust to maintain

comfort.

To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather: • Select • Select A/C. • Adjust the temperature control to maintain comfort. • Set the fan speed to the highest setting. • Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows. • To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the

vents located in the middle of the instrument panel.

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Temperature conversion: To switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius, refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter. 1.

+ Fan speed control: Press to increase the fan speed.

Defrost: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster

2. vents and de-mister vents. Can be used to clear the windshield of fog and thin ice. The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging. Press this button again to return to the previous air flow selection. 3. airflow is directed. To return to full automatic control, press AUTO. When choosing to control airflow manually, press repeatedly to toggle through the settings to choose: •

Manual override control: Allows you to manually select where

: Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents, de-mister

vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents. The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging.

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

rear seat floor vents and de-mister vents.

: Distributes air through the floor vents and rear seat floor vents.

• •

•

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(defrost)

(floor/defrost).

4. A/C: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. A/C engages automatically in MAX A/C, and 5. 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. 6. 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. Press the MAX A/C button again for normal A/C operation. Recirculated air: Press to activate/deactivate air recirculation in 7. the vehicle. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time needed 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 when MAX A/C is selected or can be engaged manually in any airflow mode except turned off and back on, the climate system will return to the recirculated air mode only if the A/C button LED is illuminated and the air (panel/floor). distribution selection is either

(defrost). When the ignition switch is

(panel) or

Passenger heated seat (if equipped): Press to control the 8. passenger heated seat. Refer to Seating in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter for more information. 9. PASS TEMP: Press to engage/disengage separate passenger side temperature control. Turn to increase/decrease the air temperature on the passenger side of the vehicle. The recommended initial setting is between 72°F (22°C) and 75°F (24°C), then adjust for comfort. The passenger side temperature setting will appear in the upper right corner of the display. 10. passenger cooled seat. Refer to Seating in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter for more information. 11. cooled seat. Refer to Seating in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter for more information. 54

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Power/Driver temperature: Press to activate/deactivate the

12. climate control system. When the system is off, outside air is prevented from entering the vehicle. Turn to increase/decrease the air temperature on the driver side of the vehicle. The control also adjusts the passenger side temperature when PASS TEMP is disengaged. The recommended initial setting is between 72°F (22°C) and 75°F (24°C), then adjust for comfort. The driver side temperature setting will appear in the upper left corner of the display. 13. heated seat. Refer to Seating in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter for more information. 14. R Rear defroster: Press to activate/deactivate the rear window defroster. Refer to Rear window defroster later in this chapter for more information. If your vehicle is equipped with both rear defroster and heated mirrors, the same button will activate both. 15.

Driver heated seat (if equipped): Press to control the driver

– Fan speed control: Press to decrease the fan speed.

DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (NAVIGATION BASED – IF EQUIPPED)

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(defrost)

(floor/defrost).

Passenger cooled seat (if equipped): Press to control the

Passenger heated seat (if equipped): Press to control the

Temperature conversion: To switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius, refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter. 1. CLIMATE: Press to control the climate control system through the touch display screen. See Touchscreen functions later in this section. 2. R Rear defroster: Press to activate/deactivate the rear window defroster. Refer to Rear window defroster later in this chapter for more information. If your vehicle is equipped with both rear defroster and heated mirrors, the same button will activate both. 3. A/C: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. A/C engages automatically in MAX A/C, and 4. Passenger temperature: Press to activate separate passenger temperature control to increase/decrease the air temperature on the passenger side of the vehicle. 5. passenger heated seat. Refer to Heated and cooled seats in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter for more information. 6. passenger cooled seat. Refer to Heated and cooled seats in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter for more information. 7. the vehicle. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time needed 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 when MAX A/C is selected or can be engaged manually in any airflow mode except 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 LED is illuminated and the air distribution selection is either Recirculation may turn off automatically in some airflow modes to reduce fog potential. 8. – Manual fan speed will appear in the touch screen. 9. AUTO: Press to engage full automatic operation. The system will automatically determine fan speed, airflow distribution, A/C on or off, and outside or recirculated air, to heat or cool the vehicle to reach the desired temperature. 56

Recirculated air: Press to activate/deactivate air recirculation in

+ Fan speed control: Press to decrease/increase the fan speed.

(defrost). Recirculated air may turn off

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Driver cooled seat (if equipped): Press to control the driver

Driver heated seat (if equipped): Press to control the driver

10. Driver temperature: Press to increase/decrease the air temperature for the driver side of the vehicle. This control also adjusts the passenger side temperature when dual zone operation is disengaged. 11. cooled seat. Refer to Heated and cooled seats in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter for more information. 12. heated seat. Refer to Heated and cooled seats in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter for more information. 13. When the system is off, outside air is prevented from entering the vehicle. The climate status in the touchscreen will also be turned off. 14. defroster vents and demister vents. Can be used to clear the windshield of fog and thin ice. The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging. Press this button again to return to the previous air flow selection. To return to full automatic mode, press AUTO.

Power: Press to activate/deactivate the climate control system.

Defrost: Distributes outside air through the windshield

TOUCHSCREEN FUNCTIONS

Temperature conversion: To switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius, refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter. Temperature: Press the up and down arrows on the left side of the screen to increase/decrease the airflow temperature for the driver side of the vehicle. This control also adjusts the passenger side temperature when dual zone operation is disengaged. Press the up and down arrows on the right side of the screen to increase/decrease the airflow temperature for the passenger side of the vehicle. • •

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

rear seat floor vents and de-mister vents.

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• •

: Distributes air through the floor vents, rear seat floor vents. : Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents, de-mister

vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents. The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging. To return to full automatic control, press AUTO on the main bezel.

Fan Speed: Press to decrease/increase the fan speed. Dual: Press to activate/deactivate separate driver and passenger temperature controls. 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. Press Max A/C again for normal A/C operation.

VOICE COMMANDS IN CLIMATE MODE Please refer to the Voice commands in climate mode section of the Navigation supplement for more information on using voice commands with the climate control system.

select

(defrost).

system OFF, or with

Operating tips • To reduce fog build-up on the windshield during humid weather, • 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 • To improve the A/C cool down, drive with the windows slightly open for 2-3 minutes after start up or until the vehicle has been “aired out.”

(recirculated air) engaged and A/C off.

airflow to the back seats.

the windshield.

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 mode, reduce blower fan speed from the highest setting and put the vehicle’s transmission in P (Park) to continue to receive cool air from your A/C system.

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For maximum cooling performance: • Automatic operation: 1. Press AUTO for full automatic operation. 2. Do not override A/C or 3. Set the temperature to 60°F (16°C). • Manual operation: 1. Select MAX A/C. 2. Select

(panel/floor).

(panel) or

(recirculated air).

(recirculated air) to provide colder airflow.

3. Select 4. Set the temperature to 60°F (16°C). 5. Set highest fan speed initially, then adjust to maintain comfort. 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 speed to the highest setting. 5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows. To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents located in the middle of 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, press 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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CABIN AIR FILTER The cabin air filter element is designed to reduce the concentration of airborne particles such as dust, spores and pollen in the air being supplied to the interior of the vehicle. The presence of a particulate filter element provides the following benefits: • Improves your driving comfort by reducing particle concentration. • Improves the interior compartment cleanliness. • Protects the climate control components from particle deposits. Note: A cabin air filter must be installed at all times to prevent foreign objects from entering the system. Running the system without a filter in place could result in degradation or damage to the system. The access door for the filter is located behind the glove box. For replacement intervals regarding the cabin air filter, see the scheduled maintenance information. For more information regarding your filter, see your authorized dealer.

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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.

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, 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. 3. Turn the ignition switch to on and then back to off.

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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 headlamps off.

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

OFF

Auto high beams (if equipped) During nighttime driving, the automatic high beam system automatically turns on your high beams if it is dark enough and no other traffic is present. When it detects an approaching vehicle’s headlights or a preceding vehicle’s tail lamps, the system turns off the high beams (low beams remain on) before they distract other drivers. If the vehicle is equipped with automatic high beams, the high beam switch will operate differently depending on the status of the automatic high beam system. Each of the possible operating scenarios are detailed below: Scenario 1: Conditions - The automatic high beam system is set to ON in the message center. The headlamp switch is in (autolamps). The automatic high beam system has turned the high beams on. Operation - The high beam switch will not perform any function. Scenario 2: Conditions - The automatic high beam system is set to ON in the message center. The headlamp switch is in (autolamps). The automatic high beam system has not turned the high beams on. Operation - The high beam switch can be used to turn the high beams on. They will then remain on until the switch has been returned to the neutral position and the auto high beam system has turned the high beams off. 62

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(on).

Scenario 3: Conditions - The automatic high beam system is set to ON in the message center. The headlamp switch is in or Operation - The high beam switch can be used to turn the high beams on and off. Scenario 4: Conditions - The automatic high beam system is set to OFF in the message center. The headlamp switch is in

(park lamps), or

(park lamps),

(autolamps),

(off),

(off),

(on).

Operation - The high beam switch can be used to turn the high beams on and off. Enabling/disabling auto high beams Enabling/disabling and/or checking the status of the automatic high beam system can be performed using the message center. See Message center in the Instrument cluster chapter. Activating high beams If there is no traffic in front of the vehicle, the high beams will come on automatically and the light will display in the instrument panel if the following are true: • The headlamp control is in auto lamp • The ambient light level is low enough that high beams are needed. • Vehicle speed must be greater than 32 mph (51 km/h). • Severe weather is not detected. Deactivating high beams The automatic high beams will deactivate if any of the following events occur: • An approaching vehicle’s headlights or a preceding vehicle’s tail lamps • The headlamp control is moved out of the autolamps position. • The vehicle speed falls below 27 mph (43 km/h). • The ambient light level is high enough that high beams are not • Severe rain, snow or fog is detected.

are detected.

needed.

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Note: Activating the multi-function lever will put the headlamps in manual high beam mode (constant or flash-to-pass) until the lever is returned to the neutral position. To manually override the auto high beam and go to low beam, the headlamp control must be taken out of the

(autolamp) position.

position.

Setting auto high beam sensitivity The automatic high beam system has two sensitivity settings. The default setting is near. If you would like the high beams to turn off when traffic is further away, the sensitivity setting can be changed to far. The procedure is as follows: Preconditions: • Vehicle is at a stop. • Ignition is in the on position. • The headlamp control is in the • High-beams are off. Programming Sequence: 1. Turn the headlamp control from times within two seconds, ending in 2. Cycle flash-to-pass three times using the multi-function lever. 3. The sensitivity setting has been changed. Note: The programming sequence will end if either of the following occur: • The vehicle speed is not zero. • The battery voltage is out of normal range. Troubleshooting If the automatic high beam camera becomes blocked, the high beams may not come on automatically. They will only activate when they are manually turned on with the multi-function lever. Typical road dust, dirt and water spots will not affect the automatic high beam system’s performance. However, in cold or inclement weather conditions, the automatic high beam system’s availability may be decreased. In such conditions, the manual override may be used to turn the high beams on or off. 64

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For significant blockages (e.g. bird dropping, bug splatter, snow, or ice), the automatic high beam system uses a blocked sensor computer program. If a blockage is detected and no changes are observed, the system will go into low beam mode until the blockage is cleared. If blockages are repeatedly detected, the system will stay in low beam mode for the remainder of the ignition cycle unless the system is able to begin detecting other vehicles again. If it appears that automatic control of the high beams is not functioning properly, check the windshield in front of the camera for blockage.

Flash-to-pass Pull and release to activate.

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.

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PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel and all applicable lit components in the vehicle during headlamp and parking lamp operation. • Tap the top or bottom of the

control to brighten/dim all interior lit components incrementally, or

• Press and hold at the first position the top or bottom of the control • Press and hold the top of the control to the full on position to activate

until the desired lighting level is reached.

the “dome on” feature. This will turn on the interior courtesy lights. The lights will remain on until the bottom of the control is pressed.

Note: If the battery is disconnected, discharged, or a new battery is installed, the dimmer control requires re-calibration. Press the dimmer control from the full dim position to the full 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). The center of the lamp is marked by a 3 mm circle on the headlamp lens. 66

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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. For vehicles with halogen headlamps: On the wall or screen you will observe a flat zone of high intensity light located at the top of the right hand portion of the beam pattern. If the top edge of the high intensity light zone is not at the horizontal reference line, the headlamp will need to be adjusted. For vehicles with HID headlamps: There is a distinct cut-off (change from light to dark) in the left portion of the beam pattern. The top edge of this cut-off should be positioned two inches (50.8 mm) below the horizontal reference line.

4. 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). 5. Close the hood and turn off the lamps. HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE AND IS NON-ADJUSTABLE.

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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.

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 reading lamps. Press either side of the center switch to turn the dome lamp on or off. When left in the center position, the dome lamp will turn on when the doors are opened or the vehicle is unlocked.

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Ambient lighting (if equipped) Illuminates footwells and cupholders with a choice of several colors. The ambient lighting control is located in the center console storage area. To activate, press and release the left side of the control to cycle through the color choices plus the off state. Press the right side of the control to adjust color intensity. The lights come on whenever the ignition is in either the on or accessory position and the headlamps or parking lamps are on. Note: The ambient lights will stay on until the ignition is placed in the off position and either of the front doors are opened or the accessory delay timer expires.

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.

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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.

Function

Number of bulbs

Low series headlamps (high/low beam) *High series headlamps (high/low beam) (HID)

Front park/turn lamp

Sidemarker lamp (front) Tail/sidemarker lamp (rear) Tail/brake lamp Backup lamp License plate lamp High-mount brake lamp Supplemental park lamp Map lamp Dome/reading lamps

Turn lamp

Trade number

HB3

D3S

3457NAK (amber)

168 (amber)

916

3057K

HPC 16W

168
LED LED W5WL W5WL WY21W (amber)

All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted. To replace all instrument panel lights - see your authorized dealer. * To replace these lights - see your authorized dealer.

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Replacing headlamp (low/high beam) bulbs 1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the off position, then open the hood. 2. Reach in behind the headlamp assembly to access the bulbs and connectors. 3. Remove the outboard rubber boot from the lamp assembly by pulling rearward. 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 HID headlamp bulbs (if equipped) The headlamps on your vehicle use a “high intensity discharge” source. These lamps operate at a high voltage. When the bulb is burned out, the bulb assembly must be replaced by your authorized dealer. Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal/sidemarker 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. 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 rear brake/tail/turn and side marker lamp bulbs The brake/tail/turn and side marker lamp bulbs are located in the tail lamp assembly. Follow the same steps to replace either bulb. • (1) Tail/side marker lamp • (2) Brake/tail lamp • (3) Turn signal lamp

1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the off position and open the trunk. 2. Remove the press pin and cargo net fastener (if equipped) and carefully pull the carpet away to expose the backside of the tail lamp assembly. 3. Remove the nut and washer assemblies, then pull the lamp assembly away from the vehicle.

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4. Remove the bulb socket by rotating it counterclockwise, then pulling it out of the lamp assembly. 5. Pull the bulb straight from the socket. Install new bulb(s) in reverse order.

Replacing backup lamp bulbs The backup lamp bulbs are located in the deck lid assembly. 1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the off position. 2. Remove the deck lid trim panel press pins and carefully pull the panel away to expose the backside of the backup lamp assembly.

3. Remove bulb socket by rotating it counterclockwise, then pull it out of the lamp assembly.

4. Disconnect the wire harness connector from the bulb/socket. 5. Install the new bulb in reverse order.

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Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs Your vehicle is equipped with an LED high-mount brake lamp. It is designed to last the life of the vehicle. If replacement is required, it is recommended that you see your authorized dealer. Replacing license plate lamp bulbs 1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the off position. 2. Remove the two screws from the license plate lamp assembly. 3. Carefully pull the bulb out from the contacts.

Install new bulb(s) in reverse order. Replacing supplemental park lamp bulbs Your vehicle is equipped with an LED supplemental park lamp. It is designed to last the life of the vehicle. If replacement is required, it is recommended that you see your authorized dealer.

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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. Rain sensing wipers (if equipped): The rain sensing wipers will automatically activate when moisture is present on the windshield and the multi-function switch is set to one of five auto/interval moisture sensitivity settings. Rotate the end of the control toward the windshield to increase the sensitivity. The speed of the rain sensitive wipers will vary based on the amount of moisture detected on the windshield and the auto/interval setting. There are no interval (intermittent wipe) settings on vehicles with rain sensitive wipers. The wipers will continue to wipe as long as the presence of moisture is detected on the windshield. More or less wiping may occur depending on humidity, mist or light rain, or road spray. Keep the outside of the windshield clean, especially the area around the rear view mirror where the sensor is located or rain sensor performance may be affected. Note: During winter driving conditions with ice, snow or a salty road mist, inconsistent or unexpected wiping or smearing may occur. In these conditions, you can lower the sensitivity to reduce the amount of smearing or override the feature by selecting low- or high-speed wiping or turning the wiper system off. Note: The rain sensing wiper feature must be turned off before entering a car wash.

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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 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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TILT/TELESCOPE STEERING WHEEL To adjust the steering wheel: 1. Pull the lever down to unlock the steering column. 2. While the lever is in the down position, move the steering wheel up or down and in or out until you find the desired position. 3. While holding the steering wheel in place, pull the lever up to its original position to lock the steering column.

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

ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR 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 toward 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 toward the windshield.

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

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.

ELECTRONIC COMPASS (IF EQUIPPED) The compass heading is displayed in the center integrated display (CID). The compass reading may be affected when you drive near large buildings, bridges, power lines and powerful broadcast antenna. Magnetic or metallic objects placed in, on or near the vehicle may also affect compass accuracy. Usually, when something affects the compass readings, the compass will correct itself after a few days of operating your vehicle in normal conditions. If the compass still appears to be inaccurate, a manual calibration may be necessary. Refer to Compass calibration adjustment. Most geographic areas (zones) have a magnetic north compass point that varies slightly from the northerly direction on maps. This variation is four degrees between adjacent zones and will become noticeable as the vehicle crosses multiple zones. A correct zone setting will eliminate this error. Refer to Compass zone adjustment.

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Compass zone adjustment 1. Determine which magnetic zone you are in for your geographic location by referring to the zone map. 2. Turn ignition to the on position.

3. Press and hold the 7 and 9 radio preset buttons together for approximately five seconds until ZONE XX appears in the CID.

4. Press and release the 7 and 9
radio preset buttons together, repeatedly until ZONE XX changes to the correct zone (1–15) in the CID.

5. The direction will display after the buttons are released. The zone is now updated.

Compass calibration adjustment Perform compass calibration in an open area free from steel structures and high voltage lines. For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater/air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut. 1. Start the vehicle.

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2. To calibrate, press and hold the 7
and 9 radio preset buttons together for approximately 10 seconds until CAL appears. Release the buttons.

3. Slowly drive the vehicle in a circle (less than 3 mph [5 km/h]) until the CAL display changes to the direction value (N, S, E, W, etc.). It may take up to five circles to complete calibration. 4. The compass is now calibrated.

CENTER CONSOLE Your vehicle may be equipped with a variety of console features. Note: The appearance and features of the center console may be different than show based on your vehicle’s option level. These include: • Cupholders • Utility compartment with audio input jack, USB port and power point

• Pen holder

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

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