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▫VoiceTraining........................120

Seats................................121
▫Manual Front Seat Adjustments...........121
▫Power Seats — If Equipped..............124
▫Adjustable Head Restraints..............125
▫Heated Seats — If Equipped.............126
▫Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat............127
▫Folding Rear Seat.....................128
▫Folding Rear Seat Center Armrest..........129

To Open And Close The Hood.............130

Lights...............................131
▫Map/Reading/Interior Lights............131▫Headlights, Parking Lights, Instrument Panel
Lights .............................132
▫Automatic Headlight System — If Equipped . . 133
▫Headlight Time Delay..................133
▫Passing Light / Flash To Pass.............134
▫Daytime Running Lights (DRL) —
If Equipped.........................134
▫Lights On Reminder...................134
▫Fog Lights — If Equipped...............134
▫Turn Signals.........................135
▫Highbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch.........136

Windshield Wipers And Washers............136
▫Intermittent Wiper System...............138
▫Mist Feature.........................139
82 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
To open the hood, two latches must be released. First pull
the hood release lever located under the left side of the
instrument panel.Then lift the secondary latch located under the front edge
of the hood, near the center and raise the hood.
Hood Release Lever
Hood Safety Catch
130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

Use the hood prop rod to secure the hood in the open
position. Place the upper end of the prop rod in the hole
on the left underside of the hood.
Before closing the hood, make sure to stow the prop rod
in its proper location. To prevent possible damage, do notslam the hood to close it. Use a firm downward push at
the center of the hood to ensure that both latches engage.
WARNING!
If the hood is not fully latched it could fly up when
the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision.
You could have a collision. Be sure all hood latches
are fully latched before driving.
LIGHTS
Map/Reading/Interior Lights
These lights are mounted between the sun visors above
the rear view mirror. Each light is turned ON by pressing
the button. Press the button a second time to turn the
light OFF. The lights will remain on until the switch is
pressed a second time, so be sure they have been turned
off before leaving the vehicle. They will not turn off
Hood Prop Rod Hole Location
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131
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WARNING!
Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the
throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start
the vehicle. This could result in flash fire causing
serious personal injury.
CAUTION!
To prevent damage to the starter, do not crank the
engine for more than 15 seconds at a time. Wait 10 to
15 seconds before trying again.
After Starting
The idle speed will automatically decrease as the engine
warms up.
Remote Start System — If Equipped
Remote start conveniently starts the engine from outside
the vehicle by using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) key
fob while maintaining security. The system has a targeted
range of 328 ft. (100 m). The vehicle must be locked, the
deck lid and hood closed and the transmission in Park in
order to start the engine using the Remote Start button on
the key fob.
NOTE:Remote start requires Automatic Transaxle
equipped vehicles.
STARTING AND OPERATING 267
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into the passenger compartment. In addition, inspect the
exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised for an oil
change or lubrication. Replace as required.
WARNING!
Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon
monoxide (CO) which is colorless and odorless.
Breathing it can make you unconscious and can
eventually poison you. To avoid breathing CO, refer
to Exhaust Gas in the Safety Tips section of this
manual.
Cooling System
WARNING!
•When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis-
connect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition
switch to the LOCK position. The fan is tempera-
ture controlled and can start at any time the
ignition switch is in the ON position.
•You or others can be badly burned by hot coolant
or steam from your radiator. If you see or hear
steam coming from under the hood, don’t open the
hood until the radiator has had time to cool. Never
try to open a cooling system pressure cap when the
radiator is hot.
394 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

BULB REPLACEMENT
Headlight Bulb Replacement
1. Raise and prop open the hood. Locate the connector
behind the headlight.
NOTE:It may be necessary to remove the air cleaner
filter housing and position the totally integrated power
module aside prior to replacing the low beam headlight
on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
2. Reach into engine compartment and from behind the
lamp assembly and grasp the connector.
NOTE:It may be necessary to remove the head light
housing due to access constraints. See “Head Light
Assembly Removal — Bulb Replacement” following this
procedure.
Headlight Housing - Rear View
418 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

4. Pull the bulb out of the socket and replace the bulb.
5. If the bulb comes in contact with any oily surface,
clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol.
6. Reinsert the bulb and socket assembly and rotate
clockwise one-quarter turn to secure.Head Light Assembly Removal — Bulb
Replacement
1. Raise and prop open the hood. Remove the headlight
mounting screws.
2. Remove the push-in fasteners by prying under the
head of the fasteners with a flat bladed tool.
Removing Halogen Bulb From Assembly
Mounting Screw Location
420 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Front Turn Signal/Park Light
1. Raise and prop open the hood.
2. Rotate the bulb’s electrical connector one-quarter turn
counterclockwise and remove it from the headlight hous-
ing.3. Remove the bulb from the connector socket and install
the replacement bulb.
4. Install the bulb and connector assembly into the
headlight housing and rotate the connector one-quarter
turn clockwise to lock it in place.
Front Fog Light
NOTE:Access to the lights through the lower fascia
cutout is limited. We recommend you access the lights by
turning the steering wheel to allow access and remove
the inner fender shield.
Front Turn Signal/Park Light
422 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Heated Seats........................... 126
Heater............................... 243
Heater, Engine Block..................... 269
Hitches
TrailerTowing ........................ 340
HomeLink(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 144
Hood Prop............................ 131
Hood Release.......................... 130
Hoses................................ 400
Ignition............................... 13
Key ............................... 12,13
Lock................................ 13
Ignition Key Removal..................... 13
Illuminated Entry........................ 20
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)................... 15
Infant Restraint...................... 67,68,69
Information Center, Vehicle................. 183
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 85Instrument Cluster.................170,171,172
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 169
Instrument Panel Cover................... 408
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 410
Integrated Power Module (Fuses)............ 412
Interior Appearance Care.................. 408
Interior Lights.......................... 131
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 138
Introduction............................. 4
Jack Location........................... 356
Jack Operation.......................356,358
Jacking Instructions...................... 358
Jump Starting.......................... 364
Key, Programming........................ 17
Key, Replacement........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 15
Key-In Reminder......................... 14
460 INDEX

Hands-Free Phone (UConnect™)........ 89,225,227
Hard Drive (HDD)....................222,225
Hazard
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water......................... 292
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 353
Head Restraints......................... 125
Headlights............................ 418
Bulb Replacement...................... 418
Cleaning............................ 410
High Beam........................136,182
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 136
On With Wipers....................... 139
Passing............................. 134
Replacing............................ 418
Switch .............................. 132
Heated Seats........................... 126
Heater............................... 243
Heater, Engine Block..................... 269Hitches
TrailerTowing ........................ 340
HomeLink(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 144
Hood Prop............................ 131
Hood Release.......................... 130
Hoses................................ 400
Ignition............................... 13
Key ............................... 12,13
Lock................................ 13
Ignition Key Removal..................... 13
Illuminated Entry........................ 20
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)................... 15
Infant Restraint...................... 67,68,69
Information Center, Vehicle................. 183
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 85
Instrument Cluster.................170,171,172
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 169
Instrument Panel Cover................... 408
INDEX 479
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