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The main controls for the climate control system, lights, message
center, lamps, clocks and radio are on the instrument panel.
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NOTE: Any cleaner or polish that increases the gloss (shine)
of the upper part of the instrument panel should be
avoided. The dull finish in this area is to help protect
the driver from undesirable windshield reflection.
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The Climate Control Systems
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Your vehicle is equipped with a control assembly designed to
handle either a combination A/C-Heater System or a
Heater-Only System.
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Instrument Panel Registers
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There are four registers in the instrument panel. Each of these
registers contains a louver assembly which can be manually
adjusted to direct airflow up, down, left and right. An
illustration of the register locations follows.
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Instrument panel registers
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Air Conditioning (A/C) Controls (Manual Air
Conditioning)
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The control for your air conditioning and heater system is
located at the center of the instrument panel below the radio
and will operate only when the ignition key is turned to the
ON position. Your air conditioner and heater will heat and/or
cool your vehicle interior depending on the function position
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Operating tips
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The following tips will help you to get the most satisfaction
from your air conditioning and heater system.
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In humid weather, selectVbefore starting your engine.
This will help to prevent windshield fogging. After a few
minutes of operation, you may select another function.
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To prevent humidity buildup inside your vehicle, always
drive with the air conditioner or heater system turned on.
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Do not put objects under the front seats that interfere with
the flow of air to the back seat area.
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Remove any snow, ice, or leaves from the air intake area of
your air conditioner and heater system that could block the
air intake. The intake area is located at the bottom of the
windshield.
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Electronic Automatic Temperature Control
(If equipped)
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The control for your Electronic Automatic Temperature Control
(EATC) is located at the center of the instrument panel below
the radio and will operate only when the ignition key is turned
on to the ON position.
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The EATC feature will maintain the temperature you select and
automatically control the airflow for your comfort. It also allows
you to override the automatic operation with manual override
buttons.
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To prevent humidity buildup inside your vehicle, always
drive with the EATC System turned on.
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Do not put objects under the front seats that interfere with
the flow of air to the back seat area.
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Remove any snow, ice, or leaves from the air intake area of
your EATC System which could block the air intake. The
intake area is located at the bottom of the windshield.
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Service
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If your EATC is not operating as described here, take it to your
dealer to have it checked. System diagnostics are built in which
will allow your dealer to readily identify problems that might
occur.
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Rear Fan and Airflow Operation
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Fan speed adjustment
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The
H(right) knob controls the volume of air flow. Rotate the
knob upward to increase fan speed and increase the amount of
air entering the vehicle. Three fan speed positions are available
and are indicated by dots beside the
Hknob. The largest dot is
high speed position.
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InO (OFF), all blower motor operation is stopped.
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Airflow selections
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Q(Vent)
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Airflow will be to the upper console registers whenQis
selected.
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R(Floor)
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Airflow will be to the floor whenRis selected.
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Map lamps (if equipped)
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High-mount Brakelamp
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The high-mount brakelamp is located outside the vehicle,
directly over the rear window.
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High-mount brakelamp
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Clock Controls on Electronic Radios
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The electronic radios have a built-in clock. For complete
operating instructions, refer toElectronic Sound Systemsin this
Owner Guide.
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Steering Column Controls
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To change the position of the steering wheel, push the release
lever under the steering column away from you. Tip the
steering wheel to the desired position. Pull the lever back into
place to lock the steering wheel.
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Be sure the steering wheel locks in a notch. It is not infinitely
adjustable. Do not adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is
in motion.
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Speed Control (If equipped)
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If your vehicle has speed control, you can automatically
maintain a constant speed at or above 30 mph (50 km/h).
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Use of radio transmitting equipment that is not Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) or in Canada the Canadian
Radio and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) approved
may cause the speed control to malfunction. Therefore, use only
properly installed FCC (CRTC in Canada) approved radio
transmitting equipment in your vehicle.
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The speed control switches
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To set the speed control:
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Press and release the ON switch.
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Accelerate to the desired speed above 30 mph (48 km/h)
using the accelerator pedal.
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Features
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Your vehicle has a variety of features designed for your
comfort, convenience and safety. Read this chapter to find out
about standard and optional features.
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Doors
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Door Handles and Locks
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Inside handles
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Outside handles and locks
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Two step unlock feature (if equipped)
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This feature allows you to unlock all vehicle doors with the key.
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Unlock driver door with key.
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Repeat unlock procedure within 5 seconds. All doors will
unlock when the key is returned to the vertical position
(position of the key before removal).
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NOTE: This feature can be activated by all outside locks on
vehicles equipped with keyless entry.
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Anti-theft front door lock knobs
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Anti-theft lock knobs are designed to preclude unlocking the
door by pulling up on the bullet type lock knob. To unlock and
open the front door from the inside of the vehicle, pull on the
inside door handle.
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Features
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Setting the Childproof Locks for the Rear Doors
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In addition to standard or power locks, your vehicle has
childproof locks for the rear doors. If you set these locks, the
rear doors cannot be opened from the inside of the vehicle. The
doors can still be opened from the outside when the lock knobs
are raised.
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The child lock lever
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To set the childproof lock on each rear door, open the rear
door.
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Find the lever near the white label with the word LOCKED in
green letters. Move the lever up.
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To release the childproof lock, open the rear door from the
outside.
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Move the lever down.
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Liftgate Handle and Locks
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Liftgate handle and locks
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You can unlock the liftgate by using the key. To open the
liftgate, rotate the handle clockwise and to open the liftgate
window, rotate the handle counterclockwise.
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You can lock the liftgate by using the key, pushing the lock
button down, or using the power door lock switch on the left
side of the cargo area.
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Make certain that you close the liftgate door and window before
driving your vehicle. If you do not, possible damage may occur
to the liftgate door lift cylinders and attaching hardware.
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RWARNING
When driving your vehicle make sure that the liftgate
door and window are closed to prevent exhaust fumes
from being drawn into the vehicle. This will also prevent
cargo from falling out.
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The liftgate area is only intended for cargo, not passengers. You
can open and close the liftgate from outside the vehicle. It
cannot be opened from inside the cargo area.
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Power Door Locks (If equipped)
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The power door lock switches are located in the front doors and
in the driver side trim panel of the cargo area. To lock all doors
push the switch button marked L. To unlock all doors push the
switch button marked U.
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The manual door locks will override the power door lock
controls.
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Power door lock controls
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