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Liftgate
{CAUTION
It can be dangerous to drive with
the liftgate open because carbon
monoxide (CO) gas can come
into your vehicle. You cannot
see or smell CO. It can cause
unconsciousness and even death.
If you must drive with the liftgate
open or if electrical wiring or other
cable connections must pass
through the seal between the
body and the liftgate:
Make sure all other windows
are shut.
Turn the fan on your heating
or cooling system to its
highest speed and select the
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CAUTION (Continued)
control setting that will force
outside air into your vehicle.
SeeClimate Control System
on page 7-1.
If you have air outlets on or
under the instrument panel,
open them all the way.
SeeEngine Exhaust on
page 8-16.
Unlock and open the liftgate by
inserting the key, turning it
counterclockwise and raise it
by hand.Close the liftgate by using the
handle to pull it down.
Lock the liftgate by inserting the key
and turning it clockwise to the
rst position.
SeeRemote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation on page 2-4
for more information.
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Instrument Panel
Brightness
Use the trip odometer knob located
on the right side of the instrument
panel cluster to adjust the
instrument panel brightness.
Turn the knob clockwise or
counterclockwise to brighten
or dim the instrument panel.
The brightness of the instrument
panel lights decreases when
the headlamps are on.
Dome Lamp(s)
The interior lamps control is located
on the overhead lamp. To change
the interior lamps setting, slide
the switch to one of the following
positions:
OFF:Turns the lamp off.
ON:Keeps the lamp on all
the time.
Door:Turns the lamp on when
any door or the liftgate is opened.
The lamp goes off when all the side
doors and the liftgate are closed.
If the lamp switch is in the door
position and a door is left open,
the lamps will go off automatically
after 20 minutes.
Entry Lighting
After all the doors and liftgate
are closed, and the key is out of
the ignition, in LOCK/OFF or
ACC/ACCESSORY, the light
remains on for about 15 seconds
and then goes out, except under
the following conditions:
The ignition is turned to
ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN
after all the doors and liftgate
are closed.
All the doors and the liftgate are
locked and the light is still on.
When any door is unlocked with the
key or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
system transmitter, the light comes
on for 15 seconds, even if the door is
not opened.
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Infotainment
Audio System(s)
Audio System(s).................6-1
Setting the Clock................6-2
Radio(s).............................6-3
Using an MP3....................6-9
XM Radio Messages.........6-12
Audio Steering Wheel
Controls..........................6-13
Radio Reception...............6-14
Fixed Mast Antenna..........6-14
XM™ Satellite Radio
Antenna System..............6-14
Audio System(s)
Determine which radio the vehicle
has and read the following pages to
become familiar with its features.
{CAUTION
Taking your eyes off the road for
extended periods could cause
a crash resulting in injury or
death to you or others. Do not
give extended attention to
entertainment tasks while driving.
This system provides access to
many audio and non audio listings.To minimize taking your eyes off the
road while driving, do the following
while the vehicle is parked:
Become familiar with the
operation and controls of
the audio system.
Set up the tone, speaker
adjustments, and preset radio
stations.
For more information, seeDefensive
Driving on page 8-17.
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Setting the Clock
The radio has a CLOCK button for
adjusting the time and date.
The date does not automatically
display. To see the date press
CLOCK while the radio is on.
The date with display times out after
a few seconds and goes back to
the normal radio and time display.
To adjust the time and date:
1. Turn the ignition key to
ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN.
2. Press the PWR VOL
(Power/Volume) knob to
turn on the radio.
3. Press the CLOCK button, and
the HR, MIN, MM, DD, YYYY
(hour, minute, month, day,
and year) categories display.
4. Press the button under the
category to be adjusted.5. To increase the time or date,
do one of the following: turn
the TUNE ADJ (Tune/Adjust)
knob clockwise, press
SEEK/TRACK
y, press
FWD
((Forward), or continue
to press the button under the
category to be adjusted.
6. To decrease the time or date,
do one of the following:
turn the TUNE ADJ knob
counterclockwise, press
SEEK/TRACK
z, or press
REV
)(Reverse).
7. To save the settings, press
the CLOCK button, or let
the display time out.To change the time default setting
from 12 hour to 24 hour, and to
change the date default setting from
month/day/year to day/month/year:
1. Press the CLOCK button
and then the button below the
forward arrow label on the
display. The 12H and 24H, and
the date MMDD (month and
day) and DDMM (day and month)
categories will display.
2. Press the button below the
12H or 24H label, and the
date MMDD (month and day) or
DDMM (day and month) label
to choose how the radio displays
the time and date.
3. To save the settings, press
the CLOCK button, or let
the screen time out.
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Radio(s)
Playing the Radio
PWR VOL (Power/Volume):Press
to turn the radio on and off. Turn
the PWR VOL knob to adjust
the volume. CLOCK:
Press to adjust the time.
See Setting the Clock on page 6-2
for more information.
Finding a Station
BAND: Press to select AM, FM,
or XM.
TUNE ADJ (Tune/Adjust): Turn to
select radio stations.
ySEEK TRACKz: Press to go to
the previous or next radio station.
The radio only stops at stations with
a strong signal.
SCAN: Press to enter scan mode.
The radio will display Scanning,
then goes to the next station, plays
for a few seconds, then continues
on to the next station. Press SCAN
again to stop scanning. The radio
only stops at stations with a
strong signal.
INFO (Information) (FM-RDS,
XM™ Satellite Radio Service, and
MP3 Features): Press to display
information for the current FM-RDS,
XM station, or MP3 song. Choose
from Channel, Song, Artist, and
CAT (category).
NO INFO displays when information
is not available from the station.
Radio with CD (MP3) shown, Radio with CD (Base) similar
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Temperature Control
Turn the right knob clockwise or
counterclockwise to increase or
decrease the temperature inside
the vehicle.
Air Delivery Mode Control
Turn the left knob to select from the
following modes:
H(Vent):Air is directed to the
upper instrument panel outlets.
)(Bi-Level):Air is directed to
the upper instrument panel outlets
and the oor outlets.
6(Floor):Air is directed to the
oor and side window outlets.
-(Defog):Air is directed between
the windshield, side windows,
instrument panel outlets and the
oor outlets.Use the defog mode to clear the
inside of the windshield of fog
or moisture and to warm the
passengers. The air conditioning
compressor runs automatically
in this setting without pressing A/C,
unless the outside temperature
is at or below 32°F (0°C).
1(Defrost):Air is directed to
the windshield, instrument panel
outlets and the side windows.
Use the defrost mode to remove
fog or frost from the outside of the
windshield more quickly. The air
conditioning compressor runs
automatically in this setting without
pressing A/C, unless the outside
temperature is at or below
32°F (0°C).
Do not drive the vehicle until all the
windows are clear.
Air Conditioning
For vehicles with this feature, there
will be the following controls:
A/C (Air Conditioning):Press to
turn the air conditioning system
on or off. An indicator light shows
that it is on.
MAX A/C (Maximum Air
Conditioning):Press the A/C and
recirculation buttons at the same
time to select MAX A/C.
On hot days, open the windows to
let hot inside air escape; then close
them. The vehicle will cool quicker
and the A/C system operates more
efficiently.
Because the A/C system removes
moisture from the air, it is normal
for a small amount of water to
drip under the vehicle while idling
or just after turning the engine off.
7-2 Climate Controls
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Steering in Emergencies
There are times when steering can
be more effective than braking.
For example, you come over a hill
and nd a truck stopped in your lane,
or a car suddenly pulls out from
nowhere, or a child darts out from
between parked cars and stops right
in front of you. You can avoid these
problems by braking — if you can
stop in time. But sometimes you
cannot; there is not room. That is the
time for evasive action — steering
around the problem.
Your vehicle can perform very
well in emergencies like these.
First apply the brakes. SeeBraking
on page 8-19. It is better to remove
as much speed as you can from a
possible collision. Then steer around
the problem, to the left or right
depending on the space available.An emergency like this requires
close attention and a quick decision.
If you are holding the steering wheel
at the recommended 9 and 3 o’clock
positions, you can turn it a full
180 degrees very quickly without
removing either hand. But you have
to act fast, steer quickly, and just as
quickly straighten the wheel once
you have avoided the object.
The fact that such emergency
situations are always possible is a
good reason to practice defensive
driving at all times and wear
safety belts properly.
Off-Road Recovery
Your vehicle’s right wheels can drop
off the edge of a road onto the
shoulder while driving.
If the level of the shoulder is
only slightly below the pavement,
recovery should be fairly easy.
Ease off the accelerator and then, if
there is nothing in the way, steer so
that your vehicle straddles the edge
of the pavement. Turn the steering
wheel 3 to 5 inches, 76 to 127 mm,
(about one-eighth turn) until the right
front tire contacts the pavement
edge. Then turn the steering wheel
to go straight down the roadway.
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Filling the Tank
{CAUTION
Fuel vapor burns violently and a
fuel re can cause bad injuries.
To help avoid injuries to you and
others, read and follow all the
instructions on the pump island.
Turn off the engine when you are
refueling. Do not smoke if you are
near fuel or refueling the vehicle.
Do not use cellular phones. Keep
sparks, ames, and smoking
materials away from fuel. Do not
leave the fuel pump unattended
when refueling the vehicle. This is
against the law in some places.
Do not re-enter the vehicle while
pumping fuel. Keep children away
from the fuel pump; never let
children pump fuel.The fuel door release lever is near
the oor under the driver seat
on the outboard side.The tethered fuel cap is located
behind a hinged fuel door on
the driver side of the vehicle.
To remove the fuel cap, turn it
slowly counterclockwise. On some
vehicles you may have to push
in while turning the cap.
While refueling, hang the fuel cap
inside of the fuel door.
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{CAUTION
Fuel can spray out on you if you
open the fuel cap too quickly.
If you spill fuel and then something
ignites it, you could be badly
burned. This spray can happen if
the tank is nearly full, and is more
likely in hot weather. Open the fuel
cap slowly and wait for any hiss
noise to stop. Then unscrew the
cap all the way.
Do not to spill fuel. Do not top off
or overll the tank and wait a few
seconds to remove the nozzle. Clean
fuel from painted surfaces as soon
as possible. SeeExterior Cleaning
on page 9-86.When replacing the fuel cap, turn
it clockwise until it clicks. Make
sure the cap is fully installed.
The diagnostic system can
determine if the fuel cap has been
left off or improperly installed.
This would allow fuel to evaporate
into the atmosphere. See
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
on page 4-20.
{CAUTION
If a re starts while you are
refueling, do not remove the
nozzle. Shut off the ow of fuel
by shutting off the pump or by
notifying the station attendant.
Leave the area immediately.Notice:If you need a new fuel
cap, be sure to get the right type.
Your dealer/retailer can get one for
you. If you get the wrong type, it
may not t properly. This may
cause the malfunction indicator
lamp to light and may damage the
fuel tank and emissions system.
SeeMalfunction Indicator Lamp
on page 4-20.
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{CAUTION
Steam and scalding liquids from a
hot cooling system can blow out
and burn you badly. They are
under pressure, and if you turn the
radiator pressure cap — even a
little — they can come out at high
speed. Never turn the cap when
the cooling system, including the
radiator pressure cap, is hot. Wait
for the cooling system and radiator
pressure cap to cool if you ever
have to turn the pressure cap.
{CAUTION
Turning the radiator pressure cap
when the engine and radiator are
hot can allow steam and scalding
liquids to blow out and burn you
badly. With the coolant recovery
tank, you will almost never have
to add coolant at the radiator.
Never turn the radiator pressure
cap — even a little — when the
engine and radiator are hot.
1. Remove the pressure cap when
the cooling system, including the
pressure cap and upper radiator
hose, is no longer hot. Turn
the pressure cap slowly
counterclockwise until it rst
stops. Do not press down while
turning the pressure cap.If you hear a hiss, wait for that
to stop. A hiss means there
is still some pressure left.
2. Keep turning the pressure cap,
but now push down while turning.
Remove the pressure cap.
3. Fill the radiator with the proper
coolant mixture, up to the base
of the ller neck. For more
information about the proper
coolant mixture look earlier in
this section.
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