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Introduction 4
Instrument Cluster 10
Warning and control lights 10
Gauges 15
Entertainment Systems 19
AM/FM stereo cassette with CD 19
AM/FM stereo with CD 27
Rear seat entertainment system 41
Climate Controls 57
Manual heating and air conditioning 57
Electronic automatic temperature control 60
Lights 71
Headlamps 71
Turn signal control 73
Bulb replacement 75
Interior lamps 76
Driver Controls 80
Windshield wiper/washer control 80
Steering wheel adjustment 82
Power windows 85
Mirrors 87
Speed control 89
Message center 93
Locks and Security 105
Keys 105
Locks 105
Anti-theft system 106
Table of Contents
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Introduction 4
Instrument Cluster 10
Warning and control lights 10
Gauges 15
Entertainment Systems 19
AM/FM stereo cassette with CD 19
AM/FM stereo with CD 27
Rear seat entertainment system 41
Climate Controls 57
Manual heating and air conditioning 57
Electronic automatic temperature control 60
Lights 71
Headlamps 71
Turn signal control 73
Bulb replacement 75
Interior lamps 76
Driver Controls 80
Windshield wiper/washer control 80
Steering wheel adjustment 82
Power windows 85
Mirrors 87
Speed control 89
Message center 93
Locks and Security 105
Keys 105
Locks 105
Anti-theft system 106
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Low fuel
Illuminates when the fuel level in
the fuel tank is at, or near, empty
(refer toFuel gaugein this chapter
for more information).
Speed control
Illuminates when the speed control
is activated.
Transmission control indicator light (TCIL)
Illuminates when the overdrive
function of the transmission has
been turned OFF using the
Transmission Control Switch (TCS).
Refer to theDrivingchapter for
transmission function and operation.
If the light does not come on or if the light flashes steadily, have your
vehicle serviced as soon as possible, damage to the transmission could
occur.
Turn signals
Illuminates when the turn signals or
the hazard lights are turned on. If
the lights stay on continuously or
flash faster, check for a burned-out bulb.
High beams
Illuminates when the high beam
headlamps are turned on.
OVERDRIVE
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Low fuel
Illuminates when the fuel level in
the fuel tank is at, or near, empty
(refer toFuel gaugein this chapter
for more information).
Speed control
Illuminates when the speed control
is activated.
Transmission control indicator light (TCIL)
Illuminates when the overdrive
function of the transmission has
been turned OFF using the
Transmission Control Switch (TCS).
Refer to theDrivingchapter for
transmission function and operation.
If the light does not come on or if the light flashes steadily, have your
vehicle serviced as soon as possible, damage to the transmission could
occur.
Turn signals
Illuminates when the turn signals or
the hazard lights are turned on. If
the lights stay on continuously or
flash faster, check for a burned-out bulb.
High beams
Illuminates when the high beam
headlamps are turned on.
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Door ajar
Illuminates when any door is open
(or not fully closed).
SecuriLockanti-theft system
Illuminates when the anti-theft
alarm system is armed. If the light
fails to illuminate, continues to flash
or remains on, have the system serviced.
Refer toSecuriLockpassive anti-theft systemin theLocks and
Securitychapter.
Four wheel drive indicator
Illuminates when the four-wheel
drive is engaged. If the light
continues to flash have the system
serviced.
Four wheel drive low
Illuminates when four-wheel drive
low is engaged. If the light continues
to flash have the system serviced.
Safety belt warning chimeSounds to remind you to fasten your safety belts.
BeltMinderchimeSounds intermittently to remind you to fasten your safety belts.
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chimeSounds when a malfunction in the supplemental restraint system (front
or side airbags) has been detected. Have the supplemental restraint
system inspected immediately.
Headlamps on warning chime
Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the key is removed
from the ignition and the driver’s door is opened.
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Door ajar
Illuminates when any door is open
(or not fully closed).
SecuriLockanti-theft system
Illuminates when the anti-theft
alarm system is armed. If the light
fails to illuminate, continues to flash
or remains on, have the system serviced.
Refer toSecuriLockpassive anti-theft systemin theLocks and
Securitychapter.
Four wheel drive indicator
Illuminates when the four-wheel
drive is engaged. If the light
continues to flash have the system
serviced.
Four wheel drive low
Illuminates when four-wheel drive
low is engaged. If the light continues
to flash have the system serviced.
Safety belt warning chimeSounds to remind you to fasten your safety belts.
BeltMinderchimeSounds intermittently to remind you to fasten your safety belts.
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chimeSounds when a malfunction in the supplemental restraint system (front
or side airbags) has been detected. Have the supplemental restraint
system inspected immediately.
Headlamps on warning chime
Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the key is removed
from the ignition and the driver’s door is opened.
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HEADLAMP CONTROLRotate the headlamp control to the
first position to turn on the parking
lamps.
Rotate to the second position to
turn on the headlamps.
Autolamp control (if equipped)The autolamp system provides light
sensitive automatic on-off control of
the exterior lights normally
controlled by the headlamp control.
The autolamp system also keeps the
lights on for approximately 20
seconds after the ignition switch is
turned to OFF.
To change the delay time of the autolamp feature, do the following:
1. Start with the ignition in OFF and the autolamps selected.
2. Deselect the autolamps.
3. Put the ignition in RUN.
4. Put the ignition in OFF.
5. Select the autolamps. Steps 2 through 5 must be performed within a
10 second period. At this point, the headlamps and parking lamps will
turn on.
6. Deselect the autolamps after the desired autolamp delay time
(maximum of 3 minutes). At this point, the headlamps and parking
lamps will turn off.
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HEADLAMP CONTROLRotate the headlamp control to the
first position to turn on the parking
lamps.
Rotate to the second position to
turn on the headlamps.
Autolamp control (if equipped)The autolamp system provides light
sensitive automatic on-off control of
the exterior lights normally
controlled by the headlamp control.
The autolamp system also keeps the
lights on for approximately 20
seconds after the ignition switch is
turned to OFF.
To change the delay time of the autolamp feature, do the following:
1. Start with the ignition in OFF and the autolamps selected.
2. Deselect the autolamps.
3. Put the ignition in RUN.
4. Put the ignition in OFF.
5. Select the autolamps. Steps 2 through 5 must be performed within a
10 second period. At this point, the headlamps and parking lamps will
turn on.
6. Deselect the autolamps after the desired autolamp delay time
(maximum of 3 minutes). At this point, the headlamps and parking
lamps will turn off.
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Foglamp control (if equipped)The headlamp control also operates
the foglamps. The foglamps can be
turned on only when the headlamp
control is in the
and
position and the high beams are not
turned on.
Pull headlamp control towards you
to turn foglamps on. The foglamp indicator light
will illuminate if the
ignition is in the RUN position.
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output.
To activate:
•the ignition must be in the ON position and
•the headlamp control is in the OFF or Parking lamps position.
Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during
inclement weather. The Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) system
does not activate with your 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.
High beams
Push the lever toward the
instrument panel to activate. Pull
the lever towards you to deactivate.
Flash to pass
Pull toward you slightly to activate
and release to deactivate.
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Foglamp control (if equipped)The headlamp control also operates
the foglamps. The foglamps can be
turned on only when the headlamp
control is in the
and
position and the high beams are not
turned on.
Pull headlamp control towards you
to turn foglamps on. The foglamp indicator light
will illuminate if the
ignition is in the RUN position.
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output.
To activate:
•the ignition must be in the ON position and
•the headlamp control is in the OFF or Parking lamps position.
Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during
inclement weather. The Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) system
does not activate with your 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.
High beams
Push the lever toward the
instrument panel to activate. Pull
the lever towards you to deactivate.
Flash to pass
Pull toward you slightly to activate
and release to deactivate.
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PANEL DIMMER CONTROLUse to adjust the brightness of the
instrument panel and all applicable
switches in the vehicle during
headlamp and parklamp operation.
Move the control to the full upright
position, past detent, to turn on the
interior lamps.
Move the control to the full down position, past detent, to prevent the
interior lights from illuminating when the doors are opened.
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 a qualified service technician.
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL•Push down to activate the left
turn signal.
•Push up to activate the right turn
signal.
•In DRL equipped vehicles, use of
the turn signals will shut off the
highbeams in daytime driving.
INTERIOR LAMPS
Dome/Map lamps (if equipped)
The map lamps and controls are
located on the dome lamp. Press the
controls on either side of each map
lamp to activate the lamps.
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PANEL DIMMER CONTROLUse to adjust the brightness of the
instrument panel and all applicable
switches in the vehicle during
headlamp and parklamp operation.
Move the control to the full upright
position, past detent, to turn on the
interior lamps.
Move the control to the full down position, past detent, to prevent the
interior lights from illuminating when the doors are opened.
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 a qualified service technician.
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL•Push down to activate the left
turn signal.
•Push up to activate the right turn
signal.
•In DRL equipped vehicles, use of
the turn signals will shut off the
highbeams in daytime driving.
INTERIOR LAMPS
Dome/Map lamps (if equipped)
The map lamps and controls are
located on the dome lamp. Press the
controls on either side of each map
lamp to activate the lamps.
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BULBS
Replacing exterior bulbs
Check the operation of the following lamps frequently:
•Headlamps
•High-mount brakelamp
•Brakelamps
•Turn signal lamps
•License plate lamp
•Tail lamps
•Back-up lampsDo not remove lamp bulbs unless they can be replaced immediately with
new ones. If a bulb is removed for an extended period of time,
contaminants may enter the lamp housings and affect lamp performance.Using the right bulbsReplacement 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 assure 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
bulbsTrade number
Headlamps 2 9007
Park/turn lamp 2 3157 AK
Sidemarker lamp 2 194
Foglamp 2 899
Tail/stop lamp 2 3157 K
Backup lamp 2 3156K
High-mount brakelamp 3 912
Rear dome lamp 1 921
Map/dome lamp 2 578
Second row reading lamp 2 578
Third row reading lamp 2 211-2
License lamp 2 168
All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted.
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your dealer
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BULBS
Replacing exterior bulbs
Check the operation of the following lamps frequently:
•Headlamps
•High-mount brakelamp
•Brakelamps
•Turn signal lamps
•License plate lamp
•Tail lamps
•Back-up lampsDo not remove lamp bulbs unless they can be replaced immediately with
new ones. If a bulb is removed for an extended period of time,
contaminants may enter the lamp housings and affect lamp performance.Using the right bulbsReplacement 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 assure 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
bulbsTrade number
Headlamps 2 9007
Park/turn lamp 2 3157 AK
Sidemarker lamp 2 194
Foglamp 2 899
Tail/stop lamp 2 3157 K
Backup lamp 2 3156K
High-mount brakelamp 3 912
Rear dome lamp 1 921
Map/dome lamp 2 578
Second row reading lamp 2 578
Third row reading lamp 2 211-2
License lamp 2 168
All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted.
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your dealer
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Interior bulbs
Check the operation of the following interior bulbs frequently:
•dome lamps
•map lamps
•second row reading lamps
•third row reading lamp
For bulb replacement, see a qualified service technician or your dealer.
Replacing headlamp bulbs
1. Make sure that the headlamp control is in the OFF position.
2. Open the hood.
3. Disconnect the electrical
connector from the bulb by pulling
rearward.
4. Remove bulb retainer ring by
turning it counterclockwise about
1 4
turn, then slide the ring off the
plastic base.
5. Without turning, carefully pull
bulb out of headlamp assembly.
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.
6. Insert the glass end of the new bulb into the headlamp assembly.
When the grooves in the plastic base are aligned, push the bulb into the
lamp assembly until the plastic base contacts the rear of the lamp
assembly.
7. Install bulb retaining ring over the plastic base and lock the ring into
the socket by turning it clockwise until you feel a “stop.”
8. Connect the electrical connector into the rear of the plastic base until
it “snaps.”
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Interior bulbs
Check the operation of the following interior bulbs frequently:
•dome lamps
•map lamps
•second row reading lamps
•third row reading lamp
For bulb replacement, see a qualified service technician or your dealer.
Replacing headlamp bulbs
1. Make sure that the headlamp control is in the OFF position.
2. Open the hood.
3. Disconnect the electrical
connector from the bulb by pulling
rearward.
4. Remove bulb retainer ring by
turning it counterclockwise about
1 4
turn, then slide the ring off the
plastic base.
5. Without turning, carefully pull
bulb out of headlamp assembly.
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.
6. Insert the glass end of the new bulb into the headlamp assembly.
When the grooves in the plastic base are aligned, push the bulb into the
lamp assembly until the plastic base contacts the rear of the lamp
assembly.
7. Install bulb retaining ring over the plastic base and lock the ring into
the socket by turning it clockwise until you feel a “stop.”
8. Connect the electrical connector into the rear of the plastic base until
it “snaps.”
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Replacing front parking/turn signal bulbs
1. Make sure headlamp switch is in OFF position.
2. Open the hood.
3. Remove the two screws and
carefully disengage parking
lamp/turn signal assembly from the
vehicle.
4. Rotate bulb socket
counterclockwise about
1 4turn and
remove from lamp assembly.
5. Carefully pull bulb straight out of
the socket and push in the new
bulb.
6. Install the bulb socket in lamp
assembly by turning clockwise.
7. Align the lamp assembly on the
vehicle.
8. Install two screws on parking
lamp/turn signal assembly.
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Replacing front parking/turn signal bulbs
1. Make sure headlamp switch is in OFF position.
2. Open the hood.
3. Remove the two screws and
carefully disengage parking
lamp/turn signal assembly from the
vehicle.
4. Rotate bulb socket
counterclockwise about
1 4turn and
remove from lamp assembly.
5. Carefully pull bulb straight out of
the socket and push in the new
bulb.
6. Install the bulb socket in lamp
assembly by turning clockwise.
7. Align the lamp assembly on the
vehicle.
8. Install two screws on parking
lamp/turn signal assembly.
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Deactivating/activating the BeltMinder feature
Read steps1-9thoroughly before proceeding with the
deactivation/activation programming procedure.
The BeltMinder feature can be deactivated/activated by performing the
following procedure:
Before following the procedure, make sure that:
•The parking brake is set
•The gearshift is in P (Park) (automatic transmission)
•The ignition switch is in the OFF position
•All vehicle doors are closed
•The driver’s safety belt is unbuckled
•The parklamps/headlamps are in OFF position (If vehicle is equipped
with Autolamps, this will not affect the procedure.)
To reduce the risk of injury, do not deactivate/activate the Belt
Minder feature while driving the vehicle.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN (or ON) position. (DO NOT
START THE ENGINE)
2. Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off. (Approximately 1–2
minutes)
•Steps 3–5 must be completed within 60 seconds or the procedure will
have to be repeated.
3. Buckle then unbuckle the safety belt three times, ending with the
safety belt unbuckled. This can be done before or during BeltMinder
warning activation.
4. Turn on the parklamps/headlamps, turn off the parklamps/headlamps.
5. Buckle then unbuckle the safety belt three times, ending with the
safety belt unbuckled.
•After step 5 the safety belt warning light will be turned on for three
seconds.
6. Within seven seconds of the safety belt warning light turning off,
buckle then unbuckle the safety belt.
•This will disable BeltMinder if it is currently enabled, or enable
BeltMinder if it is currently disabled.
7. Confirmation of disabling BeltMinder is provided by flashing the safety
belt warning light four times per second for three seconds.
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Deactivating/activating the BeltMinder feature
Read steps1-9thoroughly before proceeding with the
deactivation/activation programming procedure.
The BeltMinder feature can be deactivated/activated by performing the
following procedure:
Before following the procedure, make sure that:
•The parking brake is set
•The gearshift is in P (Park) (automatic transmission)
•The ignition switch is in the OFF position
•All vehicle doors are closed
•The driver’s safety belt is unbuckled
•The parklamps/headlamps are in OFF position (If vehicle is equipped
with Autolamps, this will not affect the procedure.)
To reduce the risk of injury, do not deactivate/activate the Belt
Minder feature while driving the vehicle.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN (or ON) position. (DO NOT
START THE ENGINE)
2. Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off. (Approximately 1–2
minutes)
•Steps 3–5 must be completed within 60 seconds or the procedure will
have to be repeated.
3. Buckle then unbuckle the safety belt three times, ending with the
safety belt unbuckled. This can be done before or during BeltMinder
warning activation.
4. Turn on the parklamps/headlamps, turn off the parklamps/headlamps.
5. Buckle then unbuckle the safety belt three times, ending with the
safety belt unbuckled.
•After step 5 the safety belt warning light will be turned on for three
seconds.
6. Within seven seconds of the safety belt warning light turning off,
buckle then unbuckle the safety belt.
•This will disable BeltMinder if it is currently enabled, or enable
BeltMinder if it is currently disabled.
7. Confirmation of disabling BeltMinder is provided by flashing the safety
belt warning light four times per second for three seconds.
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