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Entering Programming Mode
The vehicle programming mode is accessed through the
Options Menu. To access the Options Menu, do one
of the following:
·When the vehicle is
stopped, hold down the
MODE button while
turning the ignition from
LOCK to ON. The
MODE button is located
on the instrument
panel, to the right of the
instrument panel
cluster. The Options
Menu will then display.
·When the vehicle has been started, the system
check completed, and the vehicle speed is less
than 6 mph (10 km/h), the Options Menu will display
for three seconds.
If the vehicle speed exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h), the
Options Menu will disappear, and the display
will return to the previous trip computer function.
The programming mode is not accessible if an alarm
warning has been activated or a warning symbol on the
instrument panel cluster has been triggered.
RQ(Programming Mode Selection):When the
Options Menu is displayed, use the trip computer up or
down arrows to enter the programming mode.
There are help screens available to assist you in
understanding the feature that you are adjusting. If a
menu item is selected and the screen is left for
more than ®ve seconds before making a selection, a
help screen displays to inform you how to operate
the selected feature.
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AUTO HEADLIGHTS SENSITIVITY
This option is used to adjust the automatic headlights
on sensitivity. Use the up or down arrows to adjust
the sensitivity setting to Early, Normal, or Late.
The default selection is Normal. Press the MODE button
to continue. See
Headlamps on page 3-13.
COURTESY LAMP TIMEOUT
This option is used to adjust the length of time that the
interior courtesy lamp remains illuminated after
opening a door or unlocking the vehicle at night. Use
the up or down arrows to adjust the time setting between
zero and 255 seconds. The default selection is
30 seconds. Press the MODE button to continue.
IGNITION OFF COURTESY LAMP
This option is used to adjust the length of time that the
interior courtesy lamp remains illuminated after the
ignition is turned off, at night only. Use the up or down
arrows to adjust the time setting between zero and
255 seconds. The default selection is 30 seconds. Press
the MODE button to continue.
TWO STAGE UNLOCK
This option is used to enable or disable the two stage
door unlock function. Use the up or down arrows to
select Yes or No. The default selection is Yes. If Yes is
selected, the Two Stage Unlock function is activated.
This means that only the driver's door will unlock on the
®rst press of the UNLOCK button on the key. If
UNLOCK is pressed and held a second time, or is held
down for more than half a second, all the doors will
unlock. If No is selected, all of the doors will unlock on
the ®rst press of the UNLOCK button. See
Remote
Keyless Entry System Operation on page 2-5for more
information.
AUTO LOCK IN DRIVE
(Automatic Transmission Only)
This option is used to enable or disable the automatic
door locking when in Drive function. Use the up or down
arrows to select Yes or No. The default selection is
Yes. If Yes is selected, the Auto Lock In Drive function
is activated. This means that the doors will automatically
lock when the shift lever is moved out of PARK (P). If
No is selected, the doors will not automatically lock.
Press the MODE button to continue. See
Programmable
Automatic Door Locks on page 2-9for more information.
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DOOR LOCK INDICATION
This option is used to select the type of indication
provided to the driver upon locking and unlocking the
vehicle's doors. Use the up or down arrows to select
Indicators or Indicators & Horn. The default selection is
Indicators. Press the MODE button to continue. See
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 2-5andDoor Locks on page 2-7for more information.
EXIT OPTIONS MENU
This option is used to either exit the personalization
mode options menu or to return to the start of the
options menu. Use the up or down arrows to select Yes
or No. If Yes is selected, the trip computer exits
calibration mode and returns to the previous trip
computer display. If No is selected, the menu returns to
the start of the options menu, RESTORE TO FACTORY
SETTINGS display. Press the MODE button to
continue.
Exiting Programming Mode
To exit, do one of the following:
·Press the MODE button to scroll through to the exit
screen.
·Drive the vehicle at more than 6 mph (10 km/h).
·Turn the ignition to LOCK if the vehicle is stopped.
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Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-6
Other Warning Devices...................................3-6
Horn.............................................................3-6
Tilt Wheel.....................................................3-6
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.........................3-7
Turn and Lane-Change Signals........................3-8
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer..................3-8
Flash-to-Pass.................................................3-9
Windshield Wipers..........................................3-9
Windshield Washer.......................................3-10
Cruise Control..............................................3-10
Exterior Lamps.............................................3-13
Headlamps..................................................3-13
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).......................3-14
Automatic Headlamp System..........................3-14
Fog Lamps..................................................3-15
Instrument Panel Brightness...........................3-15
Courtesy Lamps...........................................3-15
Dome Lamp.................................................3-16
Entry Lighting...............................................3-16
Front Reading Lamps....................................3-16
Trunk Lamp.................................................3-16Battery Run-Down Protection..........................3-16
Accessory Power Outlet(s).............................3-17
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter......................3-18
Climate Controls............................................3-19
Climate Control System.................................3-19
Outlet Adjustment.........................................3-21
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators............3-22
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-23
Speedometer...............................................3-24
Tachometer.................................................3-24
Safety Belt Reminder Light.............................3-24
Airbag Readiness Light..................................3-25
Charging System Light..................................3-26
One-to-Four Shift Light (Manual Transmission). . . .3-26
Brake System Warning Light..........................3-27
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light.............3-27
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-28
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-28
Security Light...............................................3-31
Fog Lamp Light............................................3-31
Highbeam On Light.......................................3-31
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light.....3-32
Fuel Gage...................................................3-32
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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The main components of the instrument panel are the following:
A. Side Outlets. See
Outlet Adjustment on page 3-21.
B. Exterior Lamp Controls. See
Instrument Panel
Brightness on page 3-15andExterior Lamps on
page 3-13.
C. Instrument Panel Cluster. See
Instrument Panel
Cluster on page 3-23.
D. Windshield Wiper Lever. See
Windshield Wipers on
page 3-9.
E. Trip Computer Control. See
Trip Computer on
page 3-33.
F. Outlets. See
Outlet Adjustment on page 3-21.
G. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. See
Hazard
Warning Flashers on page 3-6.
H. Climate Controls. See
Climate Control System on
page 3-19.
I. Audio System Controls. See
Audio System(s) on
page 3-44.J. Cruise Control Lever. See
Cruise Control on
page 3-10.
K. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. See
Audio Steering
Wheel Controls on page 3-56.
L. Tilt Wheel. See
Tilt Wheel on page 3-6.
M. Horn. See
Horn on page 3-6.
N. Ignition Switch. See
Ignition Positions on page 2-16.
O. Shift Lever. See
Automatic Transmission Operation
on page 2-19orManual Transmission Operation
on page 2-21.
P. Cupholders. See
Cupholder(s) on page 2-30.
Q. Traction Control System and Power Door Lock
Buttons. See
Traction Control System (TCS)
on page 4-9andDoor Locks on page 2-7.
R. Parking Brake. See
Parking Brake on page 2-24.
S. Glove Box. See
Glove Box on page 2-30.
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To tilt the wheel, pull the lever down. Then move the
wheel to a comfortable position and release the lever to
lock the wheel in place.
Telescopic Steering Column
The steering column also has a telescopic function
which allows the steering wheel to move closer or further
away from the driver.
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
The lever on the left side of the steering column
includes the following:
·Turn and Lane-Change Signals. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7
.
·Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer. SeeHeadlamp
High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-8
.
·Flash-to-Pass. SeeFlash-to-Pass on page 3-9.
·Cruise Control. SeeCruise Control on page 3-10.
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Flash-to-Pass
This feature lets you use your high-beam headlamps to
signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass,
even if the headlamps and ignition are turned off.
To use it, pull the turn signal/multifunction lever toward
you until the high-beam headlamps come on, then
release the lever to turn them off.
If ¯ash-to-pass is activated, then the headlamp
high/low-beam changer indicator will display on the
instrument panel cluster. The fog lamps are turned off
while this feature is active.
Windshield Wipers
The lever on the right side of the steering column
operates the windshield wipers and washer.These functions operate when the ignition is turned to
ON, LOCK, or when the Retained Accessory Power is in
operation. See
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on
page 2-17.
INT (Intermittent):Push the lever up to turn on the
wipers. Put the lever in the ®rst position for intermittent
wiping cycles. The delay will change as your vehicle's
speed changes. The delay will decrease as you go
faster and increase as you go slower.
1 (Low Speed):Put the lever in the second position for
slow, steady wiping cycles.
2 (High Speed):Put the lever in the third position for
rapid wiping cycles.
L(Mist):Move the lever to this position for a single
wiping cycle. Hold it there until the windshield wipers
start; then let go. The windshield wipers will stop after
one wipe. If you want more wipes, hold the lever
down longer.
0 (Off):Turn the lever to this position to turn off the
wipers.
Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades
before using them. If they're frozen to the windshield,
gently loosen or thaw them. If the blades do become
damaged, install new blades or blade inserts.
Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor. A
circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools down.
Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload.
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Windshield Washer
{CAUTION:
In freezing weather, do not use your washer
until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the
washer ¯uid can form ice on the windshield,
blocking your vision.
L(Washer Fluid):Pull the lever towards you to spray
water onto the windshield. Washer ¯uid will squirt
onto the windshield and the wipers will run for a few
cycles to clear the windshield.
Cruise Control
With cruise control, you can maintain a speed without
keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help
on long trips. Cruise control does not work unless the
vehicle speed is at least 25 mph (40 km/h). The
Driver Information Center (DIC) will display a message
when cruise control is enabled. See
Trip Computer
on page 3-33.
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Exterior Lamps
The switch to the left of
the steering wheel on the
instrument panel controls
the following:
;(Parking Lamps):Turn the switch to this position
to turn on the parking lamps, together with the
taillamps, sidemarker lamps, license plate lamps, and
instrument panel lights.
2(Headlamps):Turn the switch to this position to
turn on the headlamps, together with the parking lamps,
taillamps, sidemarker lamps, and license plate lamps.AUTO (Automatic Headlamps):Turn the switch to
AUTO to provide for automatic operation of the
headlamps, taillamps, sidemarker lamps, and parking
lamps. For more information see
Automatic Headlamp
System on page 3-14.
9(Off):Turn the switch to this position to turn all
lamps off.
Headlamps
When the headlamps are switched on, the instrument
panel is automatically illuminated. Once illuminated, you
can adjust their brightness. Some illuminated areas
of the vehicle have been linked to the brightness control,
such as the trip computer, headlamp switch, radio,
etc. This means that the interior lights can be adjusted
to your preference. When the headlamps are turned
off and back on again, the brightness level reverts to the
last adjusted setting.
Your vehicle is designed to provide additional security,
when returning to the vehicle at night. When the
UNLOCK or LOCK button on the key is used, the car's
exterior lights will come on for a preset time or until
the car is relocked. This feature only works if the
headlamp control is in the AUTO or headlamp positions.
To set or adjust the time the headlamps stay on after
the UNLOCK button has been pressed, see
Vehicle
Personalization on page 2-31.
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The lights stay off until the ignition is again turned on, or
the lights are turned back on manually by the headlamp
switch. The headlamps can be set to automatically
turn off after you have locked the vehicle and walked
away. To set or adjust the time delay from when
the driver's door is opened to when the lights
automatically turn off, see
Vehicle Personalization on
page 2-31. If you wish to have the lights on when leaving
the vehicle, wait until they have been automatically
turned off, then turn the light control ®rst to off, then to
parking lamps or headlamps.
Fog Lamps
The control to the left of the steering wheel on the
instrument panel also controls the fog lamps.
-(Fog Lamp):When using the fog lamps, the
ignition must be on and the parking lamps or the
low-beam headlamps. If the high-beam headlamps are
activated or ¯ashed, the fog lamps will turn off.
Pull the exterior lamp adjuster control out to turn the fog
lamps on, and push the control in to turn the fog
lamps off. The indicator light in the knob will come on
when the fog lamps are working.
Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to
be on along with the fog lamps.
Instrument Panel Brightness
Slide the control to
increase or decrease the
instrument panel
brightness.
Courtesy Lamps
When a door is open, the courtesy lamps will
automatically come on.
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