Dodge Avenger 2011 User Manual

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user guide

The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle. Driving while
distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, resulting in a collision and personal injury.
Chrysler Group LLC strongly recommends that the driver use extreme caution when using
any device or feature that may take their attention off the road. Use of any electrical
devices such as cell phones, computers, portable radios, vehicle navigation or other
devices by the driver while the vehicle is moving is dangerous and could lead to a serious
collision. Texting while driving is also dangerous and should never be done while the
vehicle is moving. If you find yourself unable to devote your full attention to vehicle
operation, pull off the road to a safe location and stop your vehicle. Some States or
Provinces prohibit the use of cellular telephones or texting while driving. It is always the
driver’s responsibility to comply with all local laws.

IMPORTANT: This User Guide is intended to familiarize you with the important features of
your vehicle. The DVD enclosed contains your Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Media Center
Manuals, Warranty Booklets, Tire Warranty and 24-Hour Towing Assistance (new vehicles
purchased in the U.S.) or Roadside Assistance (new vehicles purchased in Canada) in
electronic format. We hope you find it useful. Replacement DVD kits may be purchased by
visiting www.techauthority.com. Copyright 2011 Chrysler Group LLC.

If you are the first registered owner of your vehicle,
you may obtain a complimentary printed copy of the
Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Media Center Manuals or
Warranty Booklet by calling 1-800-423-6343 (U.S.) or
1-800-387-1143 (Canada) or by contacting your dealer.

T ABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME

Welcome From Chrysler Group LLC ....2

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

Driver Cockpit ...............4

Instrument Cluster .............6

GETTING STARTED

KeyFob...................8

Remote Start ................8

Theft Alarm .................9

Seat Belt ..................9

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) —

Air Bags ..................10

Child Restraints .............11

Front Seats ................13

Rear Seats ................15

Heated Seats ...............16

Tilt / Telescoping Steering Column ....17

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

Turn Signal/Lights Lever .........18

Wiper/Washer Lever ...........19

Speed Control ..............20

Manual Climate Controls .........21

Automatic Temperature Controls

(ATC) ...................21

Power Sunroof ..............22

Wind Buffeting ..............23

ELECTRONICS

Your Vehicle's Sound System ......24

Non-Touch-Screen Radios ........26

Touch-Screen Radio ...........29

Steering Wheel Audio Controls ......35

Uconnect™ Phone ............35

Uconnect™ Voice Command .......37

®

/USB/MP3 Control .........38

iPod
Electronic Vehicle Information Center

(EVIC) ...................40

Programmable Features .........41

Universal Garage Door Opener
(HomeLink

®

) ...............42

Power Outlet ...............44

UTILITY

Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer

Weight Ratings) ..............45

Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome,

Etc.) ....................46

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

24-Hour Towing Assistance .......47

Instrument Cluster Warning Lights . . . 47

If Your Engine Overheats .........51

Jacking And Tire Changing ........52

Jump-Starting ..............55

Shift Lever Override ...........57

Towing A Disabled Vehicle ........58

Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .........59

Event Data Recorder (EDR) .......60

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Opening The Hood ............61

Engine Compartment ...........62

Fluids And Capacities ..........64

Maintenance Chart ............66

Fuses ...................68

Tire Pressures ...............70

Wheel And Wheel Trim Care .......70

Exterior Bulbs ..............71

CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center . . 72
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer

Center ...................72

Assistance For The Hearing Impaired . . 72

Publications Ordering ..........72

Reporting Safety Defects In The 50
United States And Washington, D.C. . . 73

MOPAR ACCESSORIES

Authentic Accessories By MOPAR®...74

INDEX

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INTRODUCTION/WELCOME

WELCOME FROM CHR YSLER GROUP LLC

Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle. Be assured that it
represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials
that are traditional to our vehicles.

Your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle has characteristics to enhance the driver's control
under some driving conditions. These are to assist the driver and are never a substitute
for attentive driving. They can never take the driver's place. Always drive carefully.

Your new vehicle has many features for the comfort and convenience of you and your
passengers. Some of these should not be used when driving because they take your
eyes from the road or your attention from driving. Never text while driving or take your
eyes more than momentarily off the road.

This guide illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that are
either standard or optional on this vehicle. This guide may also include a description of
features and equipment that are no longer available or were not ordered on this vehicle.
Please disregard any features and equipment described in this guide that are not
available on this vehicle. Chrysler Group LLC reserves the right to make changes in
design and specifications and/or make additions to or improvements to its products
without imposing any obligation upon itself to install them on products previously
manufactured.

This User Guide has been prepared to help you quickly become acquainted with the
important features of your vehicle. It contains most things you will need to operate and
maintain the vehicle, including emergency information.

The DVD includes a computer application containing detailed owner's information
which can be viewed on a personal computer or MAC computer. The multimedia DVD
also includes videos which can be played on any standard DVD player (including the
Media Center Touch-Screen Radios). Additional DVD operational information is located
on the back of the DVD sleeve.

For complete owner information, refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD in the
owner’s kit provided at the time of new vehicle purchase. For your convenience, the
information contained on the DVD may also be printed and saved for future reference.

Chrysler Group LLC is committed to protecting our environment and natural resources.
By converting from paper to electronic delivery for the majority of the user information
for your vehicle, together we greatly reduce the demand for tree-based products and
lessen the stress on our environment.

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INTRODUCTION/WELCOME

Vehicles Sold In Canada

With respect to any vehicles sold in Canada, the name Chrysler Group LLC shall be
deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution
therefore.

WARNING!

• Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase
the risk of serious personal injury.

• Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver foot well while the
vehicle is moving. Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal and
accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle control.

• Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or mounting can cause
interference with the brake pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing
loss of control of the vehicle.

• Never use the ‘PARK’ position as a substitute for the parking brake. Always
apply the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement
and possible injury or damage.

• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.

USE OF AFTERMARKET PRODUCTS (ELECTRONICS)

The use of aftermarket devices including cell phones, MP3 players, GPS systems, or
chargers may affect the performance of on-board wireless features including Keyless
Enter-N-Go and Remote Start range. If you are experiencing difficulties with any of your
wireless features, try disconnecting your aftermarket devices to see if the situation
improves. If your symptoms persist, please see an authorized dealer.

CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP, RAM TRUCK, ATF+4, MOPAR and Uconnect are registered
trademarks of Chrysler Group LLC.

COPYRIGHT ©2011 CHRYSLER GROUP LLC

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CONTROLS A T A GLANCE

DRIVER COCKPIT

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CONTROLS A T A GLANCE

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CONTROLS A T A GLANCE

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

Warning Lights

- Low Fuel Warning Light

- Charging System Light**

- Oil Pressure Warning Light**

- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light**

- Airbag Warning Light**

- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light

- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light

- Engine Temperature Warning Light

- Transmission Temperature Warning Light

- Seat Belt Reminder Light

BRAKE

(See page 47 for more information.)

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- Brake Warning Light**

- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)**

- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/Malfunction Indicator
Light**

CONTROLS A T A GLANCE

Indicators

- Turn Signal Indicators

- High Beam Indicator

- Front Fog Light Indicator

- Park/Headlight ON Indicator

- Vehicle Security Indicator*

- Cruise Indicator

- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off Indicator

Odometer Messages

door - Door Ajar CHAngE OIL* - Change Engine Oil
deck - Trunk Ajar gASCAP - Fuel Cap Fault
HOTOIL* - Transaxle Oil Temperature

Exceeds Safe Threshold

* If equipped
** Bulb Check with Key On

LoW TirE* - Low Tire Pressure

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KEY FOB

Locking And Unlocking The Doors

• Press the LOCK button once to lock all
the doors. Press the UNLOCK button
once to unlock the driver’s door only
and twice within five seconds to unlock
all the doors.

• All doors can be programmed to unlock
on the first press of the UNLOCK
button. Refer to Programmable
Features in this guide.

Opening The Trunk

• Press the TRUNK button on the transmitter two times within five seconds to open
the trunk.

Panic Alarm

• Press the PANIC button once to turn the panic alarm on.

• Wait approximately three seconds and press the button a second time to turn the
panic alarm off.

WARNING!

Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons.
A child or others could be severely injured or killed. Children should be warned
not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal, or the shift lever. Do not leave the
key in the ignition. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or
move the vehicle.

REMOTE ST ART

x

• Press the REMOTE START button
REMOTE START button a third time shuts the engine off.

• To drive the vehicle, press the UNLOCK button, insert the key in the ignition and
turn to the ON/RUN position.

• With remote start, the engine will only run for 15 minutes (timeout) unless the
ignition key is placed in the ON/RUN position.

• The vehicle must be started with the key after two consecutive timeouts.

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WARNING!

• Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area. Exhaust gas
contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon
Monoxide is poisonous and can cause you or others to be severely injured or
killed when inhaled.

• Keep Key Fob transmitters away from children. Operation of the Remote Start
System, windows, door locks or other controls could cause you and others to
be severely injured or killed.

THEFT ALARM

To Arm

• Press the Key Fob LOCK button or the power door lock switch while the door is
open.

To Disarm

• Press the Key Fob UNLOCK button and turn the ignition to the ON/RUN position.

SEA T BELT

• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.

• Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your abdomen. To remove slack in
the lap portion, pull up a bit on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too
tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug belt reduces the risk of
sliding under the belt in a collision.

• Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is comfortable and not resting on
your neck. The retractor will withdraw any slack in the belt.

• A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you from injury during a
collision. You are more likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not wear your
shoulder belt. The lap and shoulder belt are meant to be used together.

• A belt that is too loose will not protect you properly. In a sudden stop you could
move too far forward, increasing the possibility of injury. Wear your seat belt
snugly.

• A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection.
Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or loose parts.
Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the
system. Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they have been
damaged (bent retractor, torn webbing, etc.).

• The seat belts for both front seating positions are equipped with pretensioning
devices that are designed to remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a
collision.

• A deployed pretensioner or a deployed airbag must be replaced immediately.

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WARNING!

In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you
are not buckled up properly. You can strike the interior of your vehicle or other
passengers, or you can be thrown out of the vehicle. Always be sure you and
others in your vehicle are buckled up properly.

SUPPLEMENT AL RESTR AINT SYSTEM (SRS) — AIR BAGS

• This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and right front
passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint system. The Advanced Front
Air Bags will not deploy in every type of collision.

• Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to provide additional protection by
supplementing the seat belts in certain frontal collisions depending on the severity
and type of collision. Advanced Front Air Bags are not expected to reduce the risk
of injury in rear, side, or rollover collisions.

• This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains to
protect the driver, front and rear passengers sitting next to a window.

• This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags to provide
enhanced protection to help protect an occupant during a side impact.

• If the Air Bag Warning Light
while driving, have the vehicle serviced by an authorized service center

immediately.

• Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details regarding the
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).

is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on

WARNING!

• Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision.
The air bags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some
collisions, the air bags won't deploy at all. Always wear your seat belts even
though you have air bags.

• Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during Advanced
Front Air Bag deployment could cause serious injury, including death. Air
bags need room to inflate. Sit back, comfortably extending your arms to
reach the steering wheel or instrument panel.

• Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains and Supplemental
Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags need room to inflate. Do not lean against the
door or window. Sit upright in the center of the seat.

• Being too close to the Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain and/or
Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag during deployment could cause you to be severely
injured or killed.

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WARNING! (Continued)

• Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have deployed. If you are involved
in another collision, the air bags will not be in place to protect you.

• After any collision, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer
immediately.

CHILD RESTRAINTS

• Children 12 years and under should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat, if
available. According to crash statistics, children are safer when properly restrained
in the rear seats rather than in the front.

• Every state in the United States and all Canadian provinces require that small
children ride in proper restraint systems. This is the law, and you can be
prosecuted for ignoring it.

Installing The LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint System

• Your vehicle's second row passenger seats are equipped with the child restraint
anchorage system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren.

• Child seats with fixed lower attachments must be installed in the outboard
positions only. Child seats with flexible lower attachments can be used in all three
seating positions.

• Never install LATCH-compatible child seats such that two seats share a common
lower anchorage. If you are installing LATCH-compatible child restraints in
adjacent rear seating positions, you can use either the lower anchors or the vehicle
seat belt in the outboard seating position, but the center seating position must use
the vehicle seat belt. Always use the top tether anchorage with a forward facing
child seat.

• The rear seat lower anchorages are
round bars, located at the rear of the
seat cushion where it meets the
seatback. They are just visible when
you lean into the rear seat to install the
child restraint. You will easily feel
them if you run your finger along the
intersection of the seatback and seat
cushion surfaces.

• In addition, there are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position
located in the panel between the rear seatback and the rear window. These tether
strap anchorages are under a plastic cover.

• Loosen the child seat adjusters on the lower straps and tether straps so that you
can attach the hook or connector to the lower and tether anchorages more easily.

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• Attach the lower hooks or connectors over the top of the seat cover material.

• Then rotate the tether anchorage cover directly behind the seat where you are
placing the child restraint and attach the tether strap to the anchorage, being
careful to route the tether strap to provide the most direct path between the anchor
and the child restraint.

• Tighten all three straps as you push the
child restraint rearward and downward
into the seat.

Installing The Child Restraint Using The Vehicle Seat Belts

• To install a child restraint, first, pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the
retractor to route it through the belt path of the child restraint and slide the latch
plate into the buckle.

• Next, extract all the seat belt webbing out of the retractor and then allow the belt
to retract into the retractor. Finally, pull on any excess webbing to tighten the lap
portion around the child restraint. Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so
check the belt occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary.

• Rotate the cover over the anchor directly behind the seat where you are placing the
child restraint. These tether strap anchorages are under a plastic cover.

• Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for the strap between the
anchor and the child seat.

• Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the anchor and remove slack
in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.

WARNING!

• In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, can become a
projectile inside the vehicle. The force required to hold even an infant on
your lap could become so great that you could not hold the child, no matter
how strong you are. The child and others could be severely injured or killed.
Any child riding in your vehicle should be in a proper restraint for the child's
size.

• Rearward-facing child seats must never be used in the front seat of a vehicle
with a front passenger air bag. An air bag deployment could cause infants in
this position to be severely injured or killed.

(Continued)

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WARNING! (Continued)

• Improper installation of a child restraint to the LATCH anchorages can lead to
failure of an infant or child restraint. The child could be severely injured or
killed. Follow the manufacturer’s directions exactly when installing an infant
or child restraint.

• An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and
possible injury to the child. Use only the anchor positions directly behind the
child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap.

FRONT SEA TS

Power Seat

• The power seat switch, located on the
outboard side of the seat near the
floor, controls forward/back, up/down,
and tilt adjustment.

• The recline switch controls the
seatback recliner.

Manual Seat Adjustment

Forward/Rearward

• Lift up on the adjusting bar located at
the front of the seat near the floor and
release at the desired position.

Recliner

• Lift the recliner lever located on the
outboard side of the seat, lean back
and release at the desired position.

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Lumbar Support

• The lumbar adjust lever is on the
outboard side of the seatback. Rotate
the lumbar adjust lever downward to
increase the lumbar support or upward
to decrease the lumbar support as
desired.

Driver’s Seat Height Adjustment

• The height adjustment control lever is
located on the outboard side of the
seat. Raise the lever to raise the seat.
Lower the lever to lower the seat.

Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat

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• The front passenger seat can be folded
flat. Pull up on the recliner lever to
fold down the seat back.

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CAUTION!

DO NOT place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it
may cause damage to the seat controls. Seat travel may become limited if
movement is stopped by an obstruction in the seat’s path.

WARNING!

• Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden
movement of the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might
not be properly adjusted, and you could be severely injured or killed. Only
adjust a seat while the vehicle is parked.

• Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the seat belt is no longer
resting against your chest. In a collision, you could slide under the seat belt
and be severely injured or killed. Use the recliner only when the vehicle is
parked.

REAR SEA TS

Folding Rear Seatback

• To fold the rear seatback forward, pull
on the loops to fold down either or
both seatbacks. When returning the
rear seatback to the upright position,
be sure the seatback is latched.

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HEA TED SEATS

Front Heated Seats

• The controls for the front heated seats
are located in the center console below
the climate controls.

• Press the switch once to select
High-level heating. Press the switch a
second time to select Low-level
heating. Press the switch a third time
to shut the heating elements Off.

• If the High-level setting is selected, the system will automatically switch to
Low-level after approximately 60 minutes. The Low-level setting will turn Off
automatically after approximately 45 minutes.

WARNING!

• Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age,
chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use,
exhaustion or other physical conditions must exercise care when using the
seat heater. It may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used
for long periods of time.

• Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat, such as a
blanket or cushion. This may cause the seat heater to overheat. Sitting in a
seat that has been overheated could cause serious burns due to the increased
surface temperature of the seat.

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TILT / TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN

• The tilt/telescoping control lever is
located below the steering wheel at the
end of the steering column.

• Push down on the lever to unlock the
steering column.

• To tilt the steering column, move the
steering wheel upward or downward as
desired. To lengthen or shorten the
steering column, pull the steering
wheel outward or push it inward as
desired.

• Pull upward on the lever to lock the column firmly in place.

WARNING!

Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. The tilt/telescoping adjustment
must be locked while driving. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving or
driving without the tilt/telescoping adjustment locked could cause the driver to
lose control of the vehicle. Failure to follow this warning may result in you and
others being severely injured or killed.

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TURN SIGNAL/LIGHTS LEVER

Headlights/Parking Lights/Automatic Headlights

• Rotate the end of the lever to the first detent for parking lights
detent for headlights

• When set to AUTO, the system automatically turns the headlights on or off based
on ambient light levels.

Instrument Panel Dimmer

• Rotate the center portion of the lever to the extreme bottom position to fully dim
the instrument panel lights and prevent the interior lights from illuminating when a
door is opened.

• Rotate the center portion of the lever up to increase the brightness of the
instrument panel lights when the parking lights or headlights are on.

• Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the next detent position to
brighten the odometer and radio controls when the parking lights or headlights are
on.

• Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the last detent to turn on the
interior lighting.

Flash To Pass

• Pull the lever toward you to activate the high beams. The high beams will remain
on until the lever is released.

High Beam Operation

• Push the lever forward to activate the high beams.

NOTE: For safe driving, turn off the high beams when oncoming traffic is present to
prevent headlight glare and as a courtesy to other motorists.

Fog Lights

• Turn on the parking lights or low beam headlights and pull out the end of the lever.

and the third detent for AUTO.

, the second

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Turn Signals/Lane Change Assist

• Tap the lever up or down once and the turn signal (right or left) will flash three
times and automatically turn off.

WIPER/WASHER LEVER

Front Wipers

Intermittent, Low And High Operation

• Rotate the end of the lever to the first detent position for one of five intermittent
settings, the second detent for low wiper operation and the third detent for high
wiper operation.

Mist

• Pull down on the lever and release when a single wipe is desired.

NOTE: The mist feature does not activate the washer pump; therefore, no washer fluid
will be sprayed on the windshield. The wash function must be used in order to spray
the windshield with washer fluid.

Washer Operation

• Pull the lever toward you and hold for as long as spray is desired.

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SPEED CONTROL

• The speed control switches are located
on the steering wheel.

Cruise ON/OFF

• Push the ON/OFF button to activate
the Speed Control.

• CRUISE READY
instrument cluster to indicate the
Speed Control is on.

• Push the ON/OFF button a second time
to turn the system off.

Set

• With the Speed Control on, push and release the SET – button to set a desired
speed.

Accel/Decel

• Once a speed is set, pushing the RES + button once or the SET – button once will
increase or decrease the set speed approximately 1 mph (2 km/h).

• Push and hold the RES + button to accelerate in 5mph (8 km/h) increments or
push and hold the SET – button to decelerate in 5mph (8 km/h) increments;
release the button to save the new set speed.

Resume

• To resume a previously selected set speed in memory, push the RES + button and
release.

Cancel

• Push the CANCEL button, or apply the brakes to cancel the set speed and
maintain the set speed memory.

• Push the ON/OFF button to turn the system off and erase the set speed memory.

will appear on the

WARNING!

•

Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on when not in use is dangerous.
You could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. You
could lose control and have a collision. Always leave the Electronic Speed
Control system off when you are not using it.

•

Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a
constant speed. Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you could
lose control. A collision could be the result. Do not use Electronic Speed Control
in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered or slippery.

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MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS

Air Recirculation

• Use recirculation for maximum A/C operation.

• For window defogging, turn the recirculation button off.

• Recirculation is not allowed in defrost, floor, defrost/floor (mix) modes.

AUTOMA TIC TEMPERA TURE CONTROLS (ATC)

Automatic Operation

• Turn the Mode and Blower Controls to the AUTO position.

• Select the desired temperature by rotating the Temperature Control.

• The system will maintain the set temperature automatically.

Air Conditioning

• If the air conditioning button is pressed while in the AUTO mode, the indicator
light may flash three times to indicate the cabin air is being controlled
automatically.

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Air Recirculation

• Use recirculation for maximum A/C operation.

• For window defogging, turn the air recirculation button off.

• If the recirculation button is pressed while in the AUTO mode, the indicator light
may flash three times to indicate the cabin air is being controlled automatically.

POWER SUNROOF

Manual Open/Close

• Press and hold the switch rearward to open or forward to close the sunroof. Any
release of the switch will stop the movement, and the sunroof will remain in a
partially open or closed position until the switch is pressed again.

Pinch Protection Feature

• This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of the sunroof or the shade
during Express Close operation. If an obstruction in the path of the sunroof or
shade is detected, the sunroof or shade will automatically return to the open
position.

NOTE: Pinch protection is disabled while the switch is pressed and held during manual
opening and closing of the sunroof or shade.

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WARNING!

• Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in the ignition switch.
Occupants, particularly unattended children, can become entrapped by the
power sunroof while operating the power sunroof switch. Such entrapment
may result in serious injury or death.

• In a collision, there is a greater risk of being thrown from a vehicle with an
open sunroof. You could also be severely injured or killed. Always fasten your
seat belt properly and make sure all passengers are properly secured.

• Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof. Never allow your fingers,
other body parts, or any object to project through the sunroof opening. Injury
may result.

WIND BUFFETING

• Wind buffeting can be described as a helicopter-type percussion sound. If
buffeting occurs with the rear windows open, adjust the front and rear windows
together.

• If buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening, or adjust any
window. This will minimize buffeting.

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ELECTRONICS

YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM

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