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Compass zone adjustment
1. Determine which time zone you
are in by referring to the zone
map.
2. Locate compass sensor mounted
at base of mirror.
3. Turn ignition to the On position.
4. Insert a paperclip into the small
hole on the bottom of the compass
sensor. Hold down until ZONE
appears in the trip computer
display.
5. Release pressure on the
paperclip and then slowly press it
down again.
6. Continue to press until your
zone is shown in the trip computer
display and release.
Compass calibration adjustment
Perform this adjustment in an
open area free from steel
structures and high voltage lines.
For optimum calibration, turn off
all electrical accessories and make
sure that all vehicle doors are shut.
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1. Start the vehicle.
2. Locate compass sensor mounted
at base of mirror.
3. Insert a paperclip into the small
hole on the bottom of the compass
sensor. Hold down until ZONE
appears in the trip computer
display Continue to hold down
until ZONE disappears and CAL is
displayed.
4. Press and hold the MODE
control until CAL appears in the
display (approximately eight
seconds) and release.
5. Drive the vehicle slowly (less
than 5 km/h [3 mph] in circles until
CAL indicator turns off (4±5
complete circles).
6. The compass is now calibrated.
Trip computer (if equipped)
This component displays a variety
of system displays. The appearance
of the component in the overhead
console may vary according to
your vehicle's equipment package.
For more information on the
operation and functions of the trip
computer, refer toTrip computer
in theInstrumentationchapter.
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Overhead lamps
Map lamps (if equipped)
Press the left or right control to
turn the lamp on.
Press again to turn the lamp off.
Courtesy lamps (if equipped)
Press the right portion of the lamp
control to turn on.
Press the left portion of the
control to turn off.
Illuminated entry system
The interior lamps and running
board lights (if equipped)
illuminate when:
²the remote entry system is used
to unlock the door or sound the
personal alarm.
The system automatically turns off
after 25 seconds or when the
ignition is turned to the START or
ACC position.
The inside lights will not turn off
if:
LOCK
PANICUN
LOCK
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²they have been turned on with
the dimmer control or
²any door is open.
Forward storage bin (if
equipped)
Press the release control to open
the storage compartment. The
door will open slightly and can be
moved to full open.
The storage compartment may be
used to secure sunglasses or a like
object.
Installing a garage door opener
(if equipped)
The storage compartment can be
converted to accommodate a
variety of aftermarket garage door
openers:
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²Place Velcroyhook onto back
side of aftermarket transmitter
opposite of actuator control.
²Place transmitter into storage
compartment, control down.
²Place the provided height
adaptors onto the back of the
storage bin door as needed.
²Press the storage compartment
door to activate the transmitter.
One-touch moon roof (if
equipped)
²Press and release the rear
portion of the moon roof control
to open.
²Press and hold (as desired) the
front portion of the moon roof
control to close.
²To halt motion at any point
during one-touch opening, press
the control a second time.
²The moon roof has a sliding
shade that can be manually
opened or closed when the glass
panel is shut.
²To close the shade, pull it
toward the front of the vehicle.
Do not let children play
with the moon roof. They
may seriously hurt themselves.
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Power quarter rear windows (if
equipped)
Press the
portion of the VENT
control to open the power rear
quarter windows.
Press the
portion of the VENT
control to close the power rear
quarter windows.
RESET
VENTVENT
MODE E/M
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Power windows
DriverÐside window control
²Press rear of switch to open
window.
²Press front of switch to close
window.
The driverÐside power window
has a one-touch down feature.
When AUTO is fully pressed and
released (two clicks will be heard),
the driver-side window will move
completely down. This feature can
be cancelled by pressing the
driver-side power window switch
again.
UL
DOOR LOCK
AUTO
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Passenger-side window
controls
²Press rear of switches to open
passenger window.
²Press front of switches to close
passenger window.
Accessory delay
With accessory delay, the window
switches may be used for up to ten
minutes after the ignition switch is
turned to the Off position or until
either door is opened.
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Power door locks
Driver and passenger controls
²Press L to lock all doors.
²Press U to unlock all doors.
Childproof locks
The rear doors can be set to
prevent children from opening the
doors from the inside.
The childproof locks must be set
separately for each door. Setting
the lock for one door will not
automatically set the lock for both
rear doors.
To return the rear doors to normal
operation, return the lever to the
lower position.
UL
DOOR LOCK
AUTO
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Power mirrors
To adjust the power outside
mirrors:
1. Select the mirror you want to
adjust:
LDriver side mirror
RPassenger side mirror
2. Move the mirror control in the
desired direction.
3. Lock the mirror by moving the
control to the center position.
Heated outside mirrors (if
equipped)
Both mirrors are heated
automatically to remove ice, mist
and fog when the rear window
defrost is activated.
Do not remove ice from the
mirrors with a scraper or attempt
to readjust the mirror glass if it is
frozen in place. These actions
could cause damage to the glass
and mirrors.
Signal mirrors (if equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with
signal mirrors, the word ªsignalº is
located at the top of the right and
left side view mirrors.
When the turn signal is activated,
the appropriate mirror will show a
blinking red arrow.
The arrow provides an additional
warning to other drivers that your
vehicle is about to turn. Driver and
passengers seated inside the
vehicle cannot see the arrow.
L MIRRORS
R
Signal
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