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Anti-Lock Brake System Warning LightThis light comes on for a few seconds when you
turn the ignition key to the START position. It
should go off shortly after the engine starts. If it
stays on longer than five (5) seconds, it indicates
that your anti-lock brake system may not be
working properly. Normal braking is not affected
unless the BRAKE system warning light also remains
on for longer than six (6) seconds. You should have
your vehicle serviced immediately by your dealer or
qualified service technician to restore the benefits of
the anti-lock feature. SeeAnti-lock brakesin the
Index for more information.
Engine Oil Pressure Warning LightThis light indicates the engine's oil pressure, not the
oil level. However, if your engine's oil level is low,
it could affect the oil pressure. The light will come
on briefly when you turn your key to the START
and ON position. The light should stay off when
the engine is running with normal oil pressure. If
the light comes on while the engine is running, you
have lost oil pressure and continued operation will
cause severe engine damage.
If you lose engine oil pressure:
1. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible.
2. Shut off the engine immediately or severe
engine damage could result.
3. Check the engine's oil level, following the
instructions on checking and adding engine oil,
seeEngine Oilin the Index. If you do not
follow these instructions, you or others could
be injured. To assure an accurate reading, your
car should be on level ground.
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Chime for Headlamps OnThis chime sounds if the driver or any passenger
door is open when the parking lamps or headlamps
are on. The chime sounds until you close the door,
turn off the lamps or turn the ignition to the ON
position.Redundant Electronic Gearshift
IndicatorThe redundant electronic gearshift indicator
The instrument cluster is equipped with a
redundant set of gearshift indicator lights located in
the center of the cluster between the speedometer
and the tachometer gauges.
These lights operate with the key in the ON
position only and displays the same gear selection as
the lights located on the floor console next to the
gearshift lever.
The light that is illuminated indicates which
position the transmission gearshifter is in.
NOTE:If the shifter is moved very quickly (less
than one second) over more than one gear selection
(for example from P [PARK] to D [DRIVE]), the
lights in between these positions may not get a
chance to turn on. Only the last selected gear
indicator will light up.
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Continuous warning reporting of monitored
systems
You can select different features for the M/C to
display by using the keyboard directly below the
M/C display. You will hear a tone when you press
one of these controls. However, if the M/C detects
a warning from any of the monitored systems then
the M/C will display the appropriate warning
message.
Operator Selectable FeaturesThese features are controlled by the controls in the
keyboard below the M/C display. The following
pages describe the operation of the individual
controls.
The Electronic Message Center
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Vehicle Settings MenuA press of the VEHICLE SETTINGS control causes
the Message Center to display the menu features
which affect the vehicle regardless of which driver
personality profile is currently selected. Repeated
pressing of the VEHICLE SETTINGS control allows
quick cycling through the menu features. The
displayed feature can be toggled on or off, or reset
by pressing the RESET control as specifically noted
below. If a vehicle setting is changed, the display
stops automatically cycling through the menu
options and exits the vehicle settings menu, unless
the VEHICLE SETTINGS control is pressed again.
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TRACTION CONTROLÐ This system helps
prevent wheel spin to improve tire traction. The
reset button will toggle this feature on or off.
This feature defaults to the ON state after each
key cycle. Note: The Traction Control System is
an optional feature, and this menu option will
not appear in vehicles without this option.
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ENGLISH/METRICÐ This menu option
allows the Message Center and Automatic
Temperature Control readings to be displayed in
English or Metric units. The modes can be
toggled by using the RESET control.
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AUTOLAMP DELAY STATUSÐ This option
displays the current autolamp delay setting.
Note: To change the delay setting you must
rotate the HEADLAMP CONTROL.
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4. Press the VEHICLE SETTINGS control to
complete the procedure. A press of any control
besides RESET or VEHICLE SETTINGS will
abort the procedure and will not establish a
new Personalized Oil Reset Percentage.
When your Personalized Oil Reset Percentage has
been established, it will be used beginning with the
completion of your next OIL CHANGE RESET
procedure.Driver Settings MenuThe DRIVER MENU control allows you to cycle
through seven (if equipped with phone) features
which you can turn on or off by using the RESET
control. These options are saved for each driver
personality profile.q
EXPRESS WINDOWSÐ a short tap of the
control will cause the driver's window to go
fully down automatically.
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AUTO LOCKSÐ automatically locks all doors
when all doors are closed and the vehicle speed
is at least 3 mph.
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HORN CHIRPÐ sounds an audible ªchirpº
when the LOCK button on the Remote Entry
Key Fob is pressed.
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EASY ENTRYÐ moves the driver's seat back
two inches and the steering column to the up
and forward most position when the key is
removed from the ignition. Moves the driver's
seat and steering column to the set position
when the driver returns.
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REVERSE MIRRORSÐ when the vehicle is
shifted to R (Reverse), the outside mirrors are
tilted down for an improved view close to the
vehicle for backing up.
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AUTO GLIDEÐ automatically moves the seat
forward when the seatback is tilted forward.
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System WarningsSystem warnings alert you to possible problems or
malfunctions in your vehicle's operating systems.
There are 23 warning messages which can be
displayed by the Message Center to show the status
of the monitored systems. When a warning occurs,
the warning message is displayed and a tone
sounds. The warning message will appear at a
brighter level if the instrument panel is dimmed.
In the event of a multiple warning situation, the
M/C will cycle the display to show all warnings by
displaying each warning message for 4 seconds.Using the message center while a warning
is activeIf you want to display the operator selectable
features of the M/C while a warning is displayed,
the warning message may be removed from the
M/C display by pressing the RESET control. The
M/C will display the last selected feature if thereare not more warning messages. This allows you to
use the full functionality of the M/C after you
acknowledge the warning by pressing the RESET
control and clearing the warning message. The
DOOR AJAR warning cannot be reset.
Warning messages which have been reset are
divided into two categories. They will reappear on
the display in 10 minutes from the reset or they
will not reappear until an ignition key OFF-ON
cycle. This reappearing of warning messages is a
reminder that these warning conditions still exist
within the vehicle. Warnings may be repeatedly
reset. All warning messages will reappear after an
entire SYSTEM CHECK sequence has been
completed.
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Check Engine Warning LightThis light illuminates when the engine's Emission
Control System requires service. It will also
illuminate when the ignition key is in the ON
position and the engine is off.
Air Bag Readiness LightThe air bag system uses a readiness light and a tone
to indicate the condition of the system. The
readiness light is in the instrument cluster. When
you turn the ignition key to the ON position, this
light will light up for six (6) seconds and then turn
off. This indicates that the system is operating
normally. NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance
of the air bag system is not required.
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Controls and FeaturesThe Climate Control SystemElectronic Automatic Temperature
Control SystemThe Electronic Automatic Temperature Control
(EATC) module is located at the center of the
instrument panel and operates only when the key is
in the ON position.The EATC feature maintains the temperature you
select and automatically controls the airflow for
your comfort. It also allows you to override the
automatic operation with manual override buttons.
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defroster and heated outside rearview mirrorsBefore using the defroster, clear away any snow
that is on the rear window and outside rearview
mirrors. With the engine running, push the
defroster button.
After approximately 10 minutes, the defroster will
turn off. If the window or mirrors are still not clear,
turn the defroster on again.The defroster will turn off when the ignition key is
turned to the OFF or START position.
The heating elements are bonded to the inside of
the rear window. Do not use sharp objects to
scrape the inside of the rear window or use
abrasive cleaners to clean it. Doing so could damage
the heating elements.
The Interior and Exterior LightsDaytime Running Light System(Canadian vehicles only)The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system is
designed to turn the low beam headlamps on when
all of the following conditions are met:q
The headlamp system is in the OFF position,
and
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The vehicle is running, and
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The vehicle has a fully released parking brake.
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SystemBy using the autolamp, you can set the headlamps
to:q
turn on the lamps automatically at night
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turn off the lamps automatically during daylight
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keep the lamps on for up to three minutes after
you turn the key to OFF.
The controls for the autolamp
To use the autolamp:
1. Make sure the headlamp control is in the OFF
position. If the control for the headlamps is
ON, you cancel the autolamp.
2. Turn the ignition key to ON or start your
vehicle.
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