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Speed control:Illuminates when
the speed control is engaged. Turns
off when the speed control system
is disengaged.
Door ajar:Illuminates when the
ignition is in the on position and any
of the doors or the hood/trunk are
not completely closed.
Anti-theft system:Flashes when
the SecuriLockpassive anti-theft
system has been activated.
Electronic throttle control:
Illuminates when the engine has
defaulted to a “limp-home”
operation. Contact your authorized
dealer as soon as possible.
Grade assist (if equipped):
Illuminates when the overdrive
function of the transmission has
been turned off and the grade assist
function has been turned on, refer
to theDrivingchapter.
Turn signal:Illuminates when the
left or right turn signal or the
hazard lights are turned on. If the
indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.
High beams:Illuminates when the
high beam headlamps are turned on.
Key-in-ignition warning chime:Sounds when the key is left in the
ignition in the off or accessory position and the driver’s door is opened.
Headlamps on warning chime:Sounds when the headlamps or parking
lamps are on, the ignition is off (the key is not in the ignition) and the
driver’s door is opened.
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The autolamp system also keeps the lights on for a predetermined
amount of time after the ignition switch is turned to off. You can change
the amount of time the lamps stay on by using the programming
procedure that follows:
Note:If the vehicle is equipped with autolamps, it will have the
headlamps on with windshield wipers feature.If the windshield
wipers are turned on, the exterior lamps will turn on with the headlamp
control in the autolamp position.
Autolamps - programmable exit delay
Programmable exit delay allows the length of the autolamp exit delay to
be changed.
To program the auto lamp exit time delay:
1. Start with the ignition off and the headlamp control in the autolamp
position.
2. Turn the headlamp control to off.
3. Turn the ignition on and then back to off.
4. Turn the headlamp control to the autolamp position. The headlamps
will turn on.
5. Wait the desired amount of time for the exit delay you want (up to
three minutes), then turn the headlamps off.
Fog lamp control (if equipped)
The fog lamps can be turned on
when the ignition is in the on
position, the headlamp control is in
the
orposition and the
high beams are not on.
Pull the headlamp control towards
you to turn on the fog lamps. The
indicator light under the fog lamp
symbol will illuminate.
Lights
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High beams
•Push the lever toward the
instrument panel to activate.
•Pull the lever toward you to
deactivate.
Flash-to-pass
Pull toward you, to the first detent,
to activate and release to deactivate.
Note:Vehicles equipped with HID
headlamps will hear an audible click
when activating this feature.
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output (vehicles equipped with
halogen headlamps) or turns the front fog lamps on (vehicles equipped
with HID headlamps).
To activate:
•the ignition must be in the on position,
•the headlamp control is in the off or parking lamp position and
•the parking brake must be disengaged.
WARNING:Always remember to turn on your headlamps at
dusk or during inclement weather. The Daytime Running Lamp
(DRL) system does not activate the 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.
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•(1) 8 feet (2.4 meters)
•(2) Center height of lamp to
ground
•(3) 25 feet (7.6 meters)
•(4) Horizontal reference line
2. Measure the height from the
center of your headlamp to the
ground and mark an 8 foot
(2.4 meter) horizontal reference line
on the vertical wall or screen at this
height (a piece of masking tape works well). The center of the lamp is
marked bya3mmcircleontheheadlamp lens.
3. Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and
open the hood. To see a clearer light pattern for adjusting, block the
light from one headlamp while adjusting the other.
For vehicles with halogen headlamps:
On the wall or screen you will
observe a flat zone of high intensity
light located at the top of the right
hand portion of the beam pattern. If
the top edge of the high intensity
light zone is not at the horizontal
reference line, the headlamp will
need to be adjusted.
For vehicles with HID headlamps:
There is a distinct cut-off (change
from light to dark) in the left
portion of the beam pattern. The
top edge of this cut-off should be
positioned two inches (50.8 mm)
below the horizontal reference line.
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected Circuits
11 10A Security module
12 7.5A Power mirrors
13 5A Not used (spare)
14 10A Center information display,
Electronic finish panel, GPS
15 10A Climate control
16 15A Not used (spare)
17 20A Power door locks, Trunk release
18 20A Not used (spare)
19 25A Navigation amp
20 15A Diagnostic connector
21 15A Fog lamps
22 15A Park lamps, License lamps
23 15A High beam headlamps
24 20A Horn
25 10A Demand lighting (battery saver),
Gauge pack, Visor vanity lamps
26 10A Cluster (battery)
27 20A Ignition switch feed
28 5A Audio mute (start)
29 5A Camera (run/start)
30 5A Temperature sensor motor
31 10A Restraints control module (RCM)
32 10A Reverse parking aid
33 10A Not used (spare)
34 5A Electronic stability control
35 10A Auxiliary body module (ABM)
run/start
36 5A Passive anti-theft system (PATS)
37 10A Not used (spare)
38 20A Not used (spare)
Roadside Emergencies
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Emission control system ..........300
Engine ........................................311
cleaning ...................................269
coolant .....................................285
fail-safe cooling .......................290
idle speed control ...................283
lubrication specifications .......309
refill capacities ........................309
service points ..................277–278
Engine block heater .................207
Engine oil ..................................280
checking and adding ..............280
dipstick ....................................280
filter, specifications ........282, 308
recommendations ...................282
refill capacities ........................309
specifications ..........................309
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................206
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Fail safe cooling ........................290
Fleet MyKey programming ........94
Floor mats ...................................87
Fluid capacities .........................309
Fog lamps ....................................55
Fuel ............................................291
calculating fuel economy..21, 297
cap ...........................................293
capacity ...................................309
choosing the right fuel ...........294
detergent in fuel .....................296
filler funnel .............................296
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................291, 293, 297
filter, specifications ........291, 308
fuel pump shut-off ..................231
improving fuel economy ........297octane rating ...................295, 311
quality ......................................295
running out of fuel .........254, 296
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................291
Fuses ..................................231–232
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Garage door opener ....................80
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............293
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................297
Gauges .........................................17
H
Hazard flashers .........................230
Headlamps ...................................54
aiming ........................................57
autolamp system .......................54
bulb specifications ....................61
daytime running lights .............56
flash to pass ..............................56
high beam .................................56
replacing bulbs .........................62
turning on and off ....................54
Head restraints .................115, 123
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................46, 49
Hood ..........................................276
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Ignition ...............................203, 311
Illuminated visor mirror .............69
Infant seats (see Safety seats)..155
Index
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