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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, under the
hood at the passenger side rear corner.
ServiceIf 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.
Rear Window Defroster and
Heated Sideview MirrorsThe rear window and heated outside mirrors
defroster switch activates the defroster for the rear
window to clear frost, fog, or thin ice from both
the inside and outside of the rear window and
activates the heated outside rearview mirrors.
The switch for the rear window defroster is located
below the climate control panel.
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Personality Memory recall from the remote
transmitter can be disabled. This is done by sliding
the switch on the back of the transmitter to OFF.
Personality Memory can still be recalled using
keyless entry code or the Memory 1 or Memory 2
switches.Keyless EntryUp to three unique keyless entry codes can be
programmed by the customer. Two of the codes
can be assigned to recall Personality Memory 1 or
Memory 2. Each time the 5-digit code is entered on
the keypad, the driver's door will unlock and
Personality Memory 1 or Memory 2 will be
recalled.
NOTE:Please note that even though the driver's
Personality Memory may be recalled using remote
or keyless entry, the seats and mirrors will not
move to the driver's set positions until the driver's
door is opened. The steering column will move
when the key is inserted.
Memory SwitchesPressing either the Memory 1 or Memory 2 switch
on the driver's door will also recall the Personality
Memory settings as selected, providing your vehicle
is in P (Park) or N (Neutral).Auto SaveAny change made by the driver to one of the above
Personality Memory settings will be updated and
saved automatically. The display, DRIVER 1 (or 2)
SETTING SAVED, will appear on the Message
Center for five (5) seconds as a confirmation of the
update to Personality Memory.
If the driver does not use the remote entry
transmitter, or keyless entry keypad to unlock the
doors upon entering or does not press the Memory
1 or Memory 2 switch, then any change to one of
the Personality Memory settings will not be
automatically saved. Instead the driver will be
prompted by the Message Center. ªIDENTIFY
DRIVER TO SAVEº. Press select button (located on
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Seating and Safety RestraintsSeatsHead RestraintsIf you use them properly, head restraints will help
protect your head and neck in a collision.
A head restraint should be placed as high as
possible behind your head without interfering with
your vision.
You can adjust the head restraints for your comfort
and protection.Four-way head restraintsYour vehicle has the four-way head restraint. You
can adjust it in four directions. You can raise it two
(2) inches (50 mm) from its normal position, or you
can move it forward up to 6 0 Ê until you reach the
desired position.The four-way head restraint
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134The rotating boot on the lap belt is designed to
allow both rear seat entry/exit and access to the
front seat passengers. To enter the rear seat:
1. Rotate the safety belt boot rearward.
2. Enter the rear seat in front of the safety belt.
3. Rotate the safety belt boot forward to allow use
by the front seat passengers.Using the Power SeatsYour vehicle's power seats can be adjusted in
several directions. You can raise or lower the whole
seat, move the seat forward or backward and tilt
the front and back of the seat up or down.
The controls to operate the power seats are located
on the outside of each front seat.The power seat controls
Power Lumbar SupportWith this feature, you can position a lumbar
support pad in the seatback.
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Heated Seats (If equipped)The driver's and front passenger's Heated Seats are
controlled by the HEATED SEATS panel, which is
located directly below the climate control panel.
The Heated Seat System will only operate with the
ignition key in the ON position and will maintain a
temperature automatically once it is selected.
NOTE: Leaving the Heated Seat turned on when
you shut the vehicle off will not continue to heat
the seat.
The heated seat controls
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1. Select mode.q
ªBothº to heat the seat back and seat cushion
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ªBackº to heat the seat back only
2. Turn the knob to ªLOº (the lowest heat level).
Allow five minutes for the heat level to
stabilize.
3. If the heat level is not high enough for
comfort, select increased heat levels. Allow at
least two minutes for the heat level to stabilize
at any new level selected.
4. If the heated seat is not turned off, the seat
will heat up to the selected temperature level
each time the car is started.
NOTE:Cooling the seat down takes considerably
longer than increasing its heat level.
Auto-Glide SeatsAuto-Glide is a feature which automatically moves
the seat forward or rearward when the seatback is
tilted forward or rearward to allow ease of entry
into the rear seat.
NOTE:This feature can turned off. For more
information see theMessage Center Driver Settings
section in theInstrumentationchapter.
With the ignition OFF, the driver's seat Auto-Glide
will only function when the gearshift is in N
(Neutral) or P (Park), and at least one of the
vehicle's doors is open. If the ignition is ON,
Auto-Glide will function with the transmission
selector in N (Neutral) or P (Park).
With the ignition OFF, the passenger seat
Auto-Glide will only function when at least one of
the vehicle's doors are open. If the ignition is ON,
Auto-Glide will function. However, Auto-Glide will
operate while occupied during rear travel.
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162Checking the retractor
9. Check to make sure that the child seat is
properly secured prior to each use. If the
retractor is not locked, repeat steps 6 through
8.
NOTE:To remove the retractor from automatic
lock mode, allow seat belt to retract fully to its
stowed position and the retractor will automatically
switch back to the vehicle sensitive locking mode
for normal adult usage.Attaching Safety Seats With Tether
StrapsSome manufacturers make safety seats that include
a tether strap that goes over the back of the vehicle
seat and attaches to an anchoring point. Other
manufacturers offer the tether strap as an accessory.
Contact the manufacturer of your child safety seat
for information about ordering a tether strap.
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262Cleaning the Interior LampsYour interior dome lamps and map lamps are plastic
and should be cleaned with a mild detergent
diluted in water. Rinse them with clear water.Cleaning the SeatsLeatherFor routine cleaning, wipe the surface with a soft,
damp cloth. For more thorough cleaning, wipe the
surface with a leather and vinyl cleaner or a mild
soap.
Wipe the surface with a damp, soft cloth, then dry
and buff with a dry, soft cloth.
Cleaning the WheelsWash the wheels with the same detergent you use
to wash your vehicle's body. Do not use acid-based
wheel cleaners, steel wool, abrasives, fuel, or strong
detergents. These substances will damage protective
coatings. Use tar and road oil remover to remove
grease and tar.
NOTE:Before going to a car wash, find out if the
brushes are abrasive.
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