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Wiper-Activated Headlamps
This feature turns on the low-beam headl,amps,
instrument panel cluster backlighting and taillamps after
the windshield wipers have been in use for
approximately six seconds. To operate, the exterior
lamps control must be in AUTO and it must be
dark enough outside.
When the exterior lamps control is in OFF or the
parking lamp position and the windshield wiper control
is on (LO, HI or INT), the HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED
message
will appear on the DIC.
When you turn the key to OFF, the wiper-activated
headlamps will immediately turn off. The wiper-activated
headlamps will also turn off
if you turn the exterior
lamps control to OFF or turn off the windshield wipers.
Headlamps on Reminder
If the exterior lamps control is left on, you’ll hear a
warning chime when you turn the ignition off, remove
the key from the ignition and open the driver’s door.
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Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for
others to see the front of your vehicle during the
day. DRL can be helpful
in many different driving
conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short
periods after
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daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles
first sold in Canada. A
light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes the
DRL work,
so be sure it isn’t covered.
The DRL system will make your high-beam headlamps
come on at reduced brightness in daylight when the
following conditions are met:
The ignition is on,
the exterior lamps control is off, and
e the transaxle is not in PARK (P).
When the DRL are on, only your high-beam headlamps
will be on. The parking lamps, taillamps, sidemarker
and other lamps won’t be on.
With your headlamp control in AUTO when it is dark
enough outside, your low-beam headlamps will
automatically come on. The other lamps that turn on
with your headlamps will also turn on. When it is bright
enough outside, the regular lamps will go
off, and
your high-beam headlamps change to the reduced
brightness of DRL.
To turn off all exterior lighting at night when you are
parked, turn the exterior lamps control all the way toward
OFF. The DRL will turn on automatically and the
HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED message will be displayed
on the DIC when you move the transaxle out of
PARK (P).
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If the exterior lamps control is in the parking lamps
position at night, only the parking lamps will be on.
If the
transaxle is out of PARK
(P), only the parking lamps
will be active and the HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED
message will be displayed on the DIC.
As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular
headlamp system when you need it.
Automatic Headlamp System
The automatic headlamp system will keep your
headlamps on when it is dark outside and the ignition
is
in ON.
It’s possible that your headlamps may go out if you
drive from a dark area into a bright area like a lighted
parking lot.
If this happens, turn on your headlamps with
the exterior lamps control.
Light Sensor
Your automatic headlamps and DRL work with the light
sensor on top of the instrument panel. Don’t cover it
up.
If you do it will read “dark” and the automatic
headlamp lighting will turn on.
Fog Lamps
To turn on only the front
fog lamps, turn the fog
lamp band to the single fog
lamp symbol. To turn on both the front and rear fog
lamps, turn the fog
lamp band to the double
fog lamp symbol.
Turning on the front fog lamps only will automatically
activate the parking lamps. Turning on the front and rear
fog lamps will automatically activate the parking lamps
and headlamps.
To turn
off the fog lamps, turn the band to OFF. The
front fog lamps will also turn
off when you turn on your
high-beam headlamps, but
will turn on again when
you switch to low beams.
Continuous use of the fog lamps will shorten bulb life
Limit use as necessary.
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Exterior Lighting Battery Saver
If the exterior lamps control has been left on, the
exterior lamps will turn
off approximately 10 minutes
after the ignition is turned to
OFF and any door
has been opened. This protects against draining the
battery in case you have accidentally left the headlamps
or parking lamps on. If you need to leave the lamps
on for more than
10 minutes, use the exterior lamps
control to turn the lamps back on after the ignition has
been turned to
OFF and any door has been opened.
Interior Lamps
Instrument Panel Brightness
This feature controls the brightness of the instrument
panel lights.
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Turn the knob clockwise to brighten the instrument
panel cluster lights and displays. Turn the knob
counterclockwise to dim the instrument panel cluster
iignts and dispiays.
If it is day and your parking lamps are on, the instrument
panel cluster lights and displays will come on at
full
intensity and will not be adjustable. If it is dark enough
outside and your parking lamps are on, the instrument
the door switches will come on, and can also be
adjusted. pane!
cluster lights and displays
a.nd the backlighting for
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Courtesy Lamps Entry
Lighting
If it is dark enough outside and the front reading lamp
slider lever, located on the overhead console, is in
the DOOR position, when any door is opened all of the
vehicles courtesy lamps will come on. See “Front
Reading Lamps” and “Rear Reading Lamps” later in this
section for more information. They make it easier for
you to enter and leave the vehicle. The courtesy lamps
will remain on for about
25 seconds after all doors
have been closed. They will then theater dim to
off.
Move the front reading lamp slider lever to ON to turn
on the interior courtesy lamps. When the control is
moved back to either
OFF or DOOR, the courtesy lamps
will immediately turn
off.
If the control is OFF when the doors are opened, only
the lower instrument panel courtesy lamps will come on.
Also, if the control is OFF when illuminated entry or
delayed exit lighting are active, only the lower instrument
panel courtesy lamps will be on.
If a door is left ajar, your interior lamps will turn
off after
10 minutes to save your battery. If
it is dark enough outside and you press the unlock
symbol on the remote keyless entry transmitter while all
doors are closed, the interior courtesy lamps will
come on and stay on for approximately
40 seconds.
When the
40 seconds are up, the lights will automatically
fade until they turn
off. The lamps will turn off
immediately by pressing the lock symbol on the remote
keyless entry transmitter, by turning the ignition key
to
ON or by activating the power door locks.
Delayed Entry Lighting
When you open the door to enter your vehicle, the
interior lamps will come on
if it is dark enough outside.
When you close the door with the ignition
off, the
interior lamps will stay on for
25 seconds. When the
25 seconds are up the lights will automatically fade until
they turn
off. Locking the doors with the power door
lock switch or with the lock symbol on the remote
keyless entry transmitter, will override the delayed entry
lighting and the lamps will turn
off immediately.
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Theater Dimming Parade Dimming
This feature allows for a three to five-second fade out of
the overhead courtesy lamps instead of immediate
turn
off after you remove the key from the ignition. They
will not fade
if the interior lamps are manually turned
on. The lower instrument panel courtesy lamps will not
fade out.
Delayed Exit Lighting
This feature will turn on the interior lamps for 25 seconds
after you remove the key from the ignition while the
doors are closed and it is night. This will give you time
to find the door handle or lock switches as you exit
the vehicle. When the
25 seconds are up, or if the key
is reinserted into the ignition, the lights will be turned
off by the theater dimming system. The lamps will turn
off immediately by pressing the lock symbol on the
remote keyless entry transmitter, by turning the ignition
key to ON or by activating the power door locks. To activate the instrument panel backlighting during the
day,
turn the exterior lamps control to the parking
lamp position. Dimming
of the instrument panel display
is not possible during daylight hours. The instrument
panel display can only be adjusted when the parking
lamps are on and it is dark outside.
Perimeter Lighting
When the unlock symbol on the remote keyless entry
transmitter is pressed, the DRL headlamps, parking
lamps and back-up lamps will turn on for approximately
25 seconds if it is dark enough outside.
This feature can be programmed to be on or
off for
each transmitter. You can also program how long the
exterior lamps will stay on after unlocking the vehicle.
You must program this feature through the
DIC. See DIC
Vehicle Personalization on page 3-52.
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Front Reading Lamps
These lamps and the interior courtesy lamps will come
on when you open a door. They will turn
off when
you turn on the ignition.
If a door is left open, they will
turn
off after about 10 minutes.
To turn on the reading lamps when the doors are
closed, press the button under the lamp you want on.
Press it again to turn the lamp
off.
These lamps work even when the ignition is off. To
avoid draining your vehicle’s battery, be sure to turn off
all front and rear reading lamps when leaving your
vehicle.
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These lamps will come on when you open the doors.
You can also turn them on by pressing the button on the
side of the lamp. Press it again to turn them
off.
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver
This feature is designed to protect your vehicle’s battery
against drainage from the interior lamps, trunk lamp,
glove box lamp or cigarette lighters. When the ignition is
turned
off, the power to these features will automatically
turn
off after 10 minutes. Power will be restored for
an additional
10 minutes if any door is opened, the trunk
is opened or the courtesy lamp control is turned on.
To restore power to the cigarette lighters, the ignition
must be turned back to
ON.
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Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible
with the accessory power outlet and could result
in blown vehicle or adapter fuses. If you experience a
problem, see your dealer for additional information
on accessory power outlets.
Notice: Adding some electrical equipment to your
vehicle can damage
it or keep other things from
working as they should. This wouldn’t be covered by
your warranty. Check with your dealer before
adding electrical equipment, and never use anything
that exceeds the amperage rating.
When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the
proper installation instructions included with the
equipment.
Notice: Power outlets are designed for accessory
plugs only. Do not hang any type
of accessory
or accessory bracket from the plug. Improper use of
the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty.
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
Push and release the cover to reveal the front ashtray
and cigarette lighter.
Notice: Don’t put papers or other flammable
items into your ashtrays. Hot cigarettes or other
smoking materials could ignite them, causing
a damaging fire. To
clean an ashtray, make sure the cover is open fully,
then
lift out the ashtray by pulling on the snuffer.
To use a lighter, push the center all the way in and let it
go. When it’s ready, the center will pop back out by
itself. Pull out the entire unit to use it.
Notice: Don’t hold a cigarette lighter in with your
hand while
it is heating. If you do, it won’t be able to
back away from the heating element when it’s
ready. That can make
it overheat, damaging the
lighter and the heating element.
The cigarette lighter will only operate when the ignition
is in
ON and for 10 minutes after turning the ignition
off. If you would like the lighter to operate regardless of
the ignition position, and for extended periods of
time, see “Engine Compartment Fuse Block” under
Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-92 or see your
dealer.
Leaving an accessory on for a long period of time can
drain the vehicle’s battery.
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(Recirculation): Press this button to limit the
amount of outside air coming into the vehicle.
It can be
used to prevent outside air and odors from entering
your vehicle or to help heat or cool the air inside your
vehicle more quickly. Press this button to turn the
recirculation mode on or
off. When the button is pressed,
an indicator light will come on. The recirculation mode
cannot be used with the defrost mode.
a AK (Air Conditioning): Press this button to
override the automatic system and turn the air
conditioning system on or
off. When A/C is pressed, an
indicator light in the button will come on to let you
know that air conditioning is activated. When in
AUTO
the air conditioning compressor will come on
automatically, as necessary.
On hot days, open the windows to let hot inside air
escape; then close them. This helps reduce the time it
takes for your vehicle to cool down. It also helps
the system to operate more efficiently.
For quick cool down on hot days, do the following:
1. Select the vent mode.
2. Select the recirculation mode.
3. Select NC.
4. Select the coolest temperature.
5. Select the highest fan speed.
Using these settings together for long periods of time
may cause the air inside of your vehicle to become too
dry. To prevent this from happening, after the air in
your vehicle has cooled, turn the recirculation mode off.
The air conditioning system removes moisture from
the air,
so you may sometimes notice a small amount of
water dripping underneath your vehicle while idling or
after turning off the engine. This is normal.
Sensors
The solar sensor on your vehicle monitors the solar
radiation and the air inside of your vehicle, then uses the
information to maintain the selected temperature by
initiating needed adjustments to the temperature, the fan
speed and the air delivery system. The system may
also supply cooler air to the side of the vehicle facing the
sun. The recirculation mode will also be activated, as
necessary no not cover the solar sensor located in the
center of the instrument panel, near the windshield,
or the system will not work properly.
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Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
This part describes the warning lights and gages that
may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you
locate them.
Warning lights and gages can signal that something is
wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause
an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to
your warning lights and gages could also save you
or others from injury.
Warning lights come on when there may be or is a
problem with one of your vehicle’s functions.
As you will
see in the details on the next few pages, some
warning lights come on briefly when you start the
engine just to let you know they’re working. If you are
familiar with this section, you should not be alarmed
when this happens. Gages can
indicate when there may be or is
a problem
with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages
and warning lights work together to let you know when
there’s a problem with your vehicle.
When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on
when you are driving, or when one of the gages
shows there may be a problem, check the section that
tells you what to do about it. Please follow this
manual’s advice. Waiting to do repairs can be
costly
- and even dangerous. So please get to know
your warning lights and gages. They’re a big help.
Your vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC) that
works along with the warning lights and gages. See
Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-45.
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Instrument Panel Cluster
Your vehicle is equipped with this instrument panel cluster, which includes indicator warning lights and gages that
are explained on the following pages. The instrument panel is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle
is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, how much fuel you’re using, and many other things you’ll need to
drive safely and economically.
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