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Climate Control System
Please see reverse side for more details.
Auxiliary Power Point
Located under the instrument panel, the
auxiliary power point is an additional power
source for electrical accessories. Improper use
of the power outlet may cause damage not
covered by your warranty.
Dual-Media Radio System
Please see reverse side for more details.
Steering Wheel
Controls (if equipped)
Please see reverse side for more details.
Speed Control
To operate, the speed control
must be ON and the vehicle’s
speed must be at or above
48 km/h (30 mph). To set a
speed, press SET ACCEL.
To set a higher speed, press
and hold SET ACCEL until the
desired speed is reached.
Vehicle speed can also be
increased incrementally one mph by briefly
tapping SET ACCEL. To set a lower speed, press
and hold COAST until the desired speed is
reached. Pressing RES/RESUME will return to a
previously set speed. To disengage the speed
control without erasing the previously
programmed set speed, depress the brake
pedal. To turn the speed control off, press the
OFF button or turn off the ignition.
Traction Control
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This system allows your vehicle to
make better use of available traction
on slippery surfaces. The system
defaults to ON; however, should
your vehicle become stuck, try
switching the traction control off.
Turn Signal and
Wiper/Washer Control
Rotate the control to the desired interval, low or
high speed. The bars of varying length are for
intermittent wipers.
Rotate up for fast
intervals and
down for slow.
Push the end of the stalk to activate the washer.
Push and release quickly to operate the mist
function. The wipers will cycle one or two times.
Push and hold for a longer wash cycle.
The exterior lamps will illuminate when the
ignition is ON and the windshield wiper control
is in the interval, LO or HI position. The
headlamps will automatically turn off 30 seconds
after the wipers are turned off.
Power Adjustable
Foot Pedals
Press and hold the rocker control to
adjust the accelerator and brake
pedal toward you or away from you.
Adjust the pedals only when the
vehicle is stopped and the gearshift
lever is in the P (Park) position.
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Headlamp Control
Rotate clockwise one position to
turn on the parking, instrument
panel, license plate, and tail
lamps. Rotate to the second
position to also turn on the
headlamps. Rotate counterclockwise to activate
autolamp, which provides light-sensitive automatic
on-off control of the exterior lights and keeps them
on for a short period of time after the ignition is
turned OFF.
Panel Dimmer Control
Use to adjust the
brightness of the
instrument panel during
headlamp and parklamp
operation. Rotate to the right to brighten and
to the left to dim. Rotate fully to the right to
also turn on the domelamp. To turn off the
domelamp, rotate to the left.
Service Engine Soon Lamp
Illuminates briefly to ensure the
system is functional. If the light
comes on after the engine is
started, please refer to your Owner’s
Guide. To help prevent activation, always
secure your fuel cap by turning it clockwise
1/8 of a turn until it stops.
If the fuel cap is not properly secured, the
warning "Check Fuel Cap" will also be
displayed on the message center. The warning
will be reset once the cap is properly tightened
and your vehicle is driven a short distance.
ABS Warning Lamp
Illuminates briefly when the ignition
is turned to the ON position. In an
emergency, apply continuous force
on the brake to prevent wheel lock
when braking on slippery surfaces - do not
pump your brakes. Any pulsation or noise you
may feel or hear is normal.
Electronic Message Center
Please see reverse side for more details.
Gearshift/Overdrive Control
Overdrive is the normal
drive position for the best
fuel economy. Only
deactivate (OFF) overdrive
when: driving with a heavy load,
towing a trailer up or down steep hills, or when
additional engine braking is desired. To
deactivate, press the transmission control switch
(TCS) located on the end of the gearshift lever.
Clock
To set the instrument panel mounted clock,
press the right or left control to increase or
decrease the time displayed.
Front and Rear Window
Defroster Controls
Push to clear the
front or rear window
of thin ice and fog. If
equipped with heated outside mirrors, press
the rear window defrost control to heat. The
rear defroster turns off after a predetermined
time, or when the ignition is turned off.
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Headlamp
Control
Panel
Dimmer
Control
Service
Engine Soon
Lamp
Electronic
Message
Center
Clock
Dual-Media
Radio System
Auxiliary
Power Point
Front and
Rear Window
Defroster
Controls
Speed Control
Traction
Control
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Power
Adjustable
Foot Pedals
Turn Signal
and Wiper/
Washer
Control
Steering
Wheel Controls
(if equipped)
Remote Entry System
Press this control
once to unlock the
driver’s door,
and twice to
unlock all doors.
Press this control once
to lock all doors; the horn will chirp
and the parklamps/taillamps will
flash to confirm that all doors are closed and
locked. If you press a second time, the
parklamps/taillamps will flash.
Press this control to open the trunk. If
equipped with a power trunk, press
twice to open and twice to close.
Press this control to activate the panic
alarm. To deactivate, press the control
again, or turn the ignition to the ACC,
ON or START position.
Memory Functions (if equipped)
Each key fob corresponds to different memory
positions. Key fob 1 corresponds to memory
setting 1, while key fob 2 corresponds to
memory setting 2.
You may set the memory functions for the
driver’s seat, side view mirrors, and adjustable
pedals by using the SET memory control located
on the driver’s door. To deactivate the memory
feature of your key fob, or to learn more about
any of your memory settings, please consult
your Owner’s Guide.
Heated Seats (if equipped)
Push the right portion of the
control for maximum heat.
Push again to deactivate. Push
the left portion for minimum heat. Push again
to deactivate. The heated seats will activate
when the ignition is in the RUN position, and,
if activated, turn off automatically when the
ignition is switched off.
Keyless Entry System
With this control you can open the trunk or
lock/unlock all doors without using a key. First,
enter your five-digit program code and then
press the corresponding quick key:
Open the trunk..........................5-6
Unlock all doors........................3-4
Lock all simultaneously.....7-8 and 9-0
If your vehicle is equipped with a power trunk,
pressing the 5-6 control (after entering your
access code again) will close the trunk.
Power Lumbar Support (if equipped)
This control is located on the front
of the seat cushion on the inboard
side of the seat. Press the top side
of the control to adjust firmness.
Press the bottom side of the control
to adjust softness.
Additional Features
ABS
Warning
Lamp
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Gearshift/
Overdrive Control
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Climate
Control
System
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In order to help you fully appreciate the countless features
of your new vehicle, we invite you to explore this
easy-to-use Quick Reference Guide. Using this Guide in
conjunction with the Interactive Owner Experience CD Rom,
you can briefly hear how to operate the features listed to the
right once you place the CD into any audio CD player. Find
the numbered call-outs from the photograph of the
instrument panel located in the center of the Quick
Reference Guide, and then select the corresponding
numbered audio track on the CD. For more comprehensive
information, place the CD into any computer.*
*Refer to the minimum configuration requirements located on the back panel of the CD jacket.
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