Fiat 500x 2016 Owner's Manual
OWNER’S MANUAL
2016
FIAT 500X
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VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA
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With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name FCA
US LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name FCA
Canada Inc. used in substitution therefore.
DRIVING AND ALCOHOL
Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of
accidents.
Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood
alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are
drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated nondrinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public transportation.
WARNING!
Driving after drinking can lead to an accident.
Your perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are
slower, and your judgment is impaired when you
have been drinking. Never drink and then drive.
This manual illustrates and describes the operation of
features and equipment that are either standard or optional on this vehicle. This manual 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
manual that are not on this vehicle.
FCA US 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.
Copyright © 2015 FCA US LLC
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INTRODUCTION . ..............................................................3
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CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE .........................................................9
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GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................19
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE . . . ............................................25
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . . .................................155
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SAFETY .....................................................................201
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STARTINGANDOPERATING ....................................................273
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INCASEOFEMERGENCY .......................................................359
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MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE ....................................431
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TECHNICAL DATA ............................................................507
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MULTIMEDIA................................................................515
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INDEX .....................................................................567
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INTRODUCTION
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CONTENTS
䡵 INTRODUCTION ........................4
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䡵 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS ....7
䡵 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ..............5
䡵 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ..............7
䡵 ROLLOVER WARNING ...................7
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on selecting your new vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials that are
traditional to our vehicles.
This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint
you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle.
It is supplemented by Warranty Information, and various
customer-oriented documents. Please take the time to
read these publications carefully. Following the instructions and recommendations in this manual will help
assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle.
The enclosed Warranty Information lists the services that
FCA US LLC offers to its customers:
• The Warranty with terms and conditions for maintaining its validity
• The range of additional services available to FCA US
LLC customers
NOTE: After reviewing the owner information, it
should be stored in the vehicle for convenient referencing and remain with the vehicle when sold.
When it comes to service, remember that your authorized
dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained technicians and genuine MOPAR® parts, and cares about
your satisfaction.
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
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Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section
contains the information you desire.
Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the
items of equipment ordered, certain descriptions and
illustrations may differ from your vehicle’s equipment.
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The detailed index at the back of this Owner’s Manual
contains a complete listing of all subjects.
Consult the following table for a description of the
symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout
this Owner’s Manual:
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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
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This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against
operating procedures that could result in a collision,
bodily injury and/or death. It also contains CAUTIONS
against procedures that could result in damage to your
vehicle. If you do not read this entire Owner’s Manual,
you may miss important information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions.
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
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ROLLOVER WARNING
Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate
than other types of vehicles. This vehicle has a higher
ground clearance and a higher center of gravity than
many passenger vehicles. It is capable of performing
better in a wide variety of off-road applications. Driven
in an unsafe manner, all vehicles can go out of control.
Because of the higher center of gravity, if this vehicle is
out of control it may roll over while some other vehicles
may not.
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WARNING!
Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could
seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and
may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or
death.
Do not attempt sharp turns, abrupt maneuvers, or other
unsafe driving actions that can cause loss of vehicle
control. Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result
in a collision, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or fatal
injury. Drive carefully.
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Failure to use the driver and passenger seat belts provided is a major cause of severe or fatal injury. In fact, the
U.S. government notes that the universal use of existing
seat belts could cut the highway death toll by 10,000 or
more each year and could reduce disabling injuries by
two million annually. In a rollover crash, an unbelted
person is significantly more likely to die than a person
wearing a seat belt. Always buckle up.
Rollover Warning Label
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
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CONTENTS
䡵 SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE
FOR YOUR VEHICLE ....................11
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▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or
Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) ..............13
▫ Prepare For The Appointment .............11
▫ Prepare A List .........................11
▫ Be Reasonable With Requests ..............11
䡵 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE ...............11
▫ FIAT Customer Center ...................12
▫ FIAT Canada Customer Center .............12
▫ In Mexico Contact ......................12
▫ Puerto Rico And U.S. Virgin Islands .........13
▫ Service Contract .......................13
䡵 WARRANTY INFORMATION ..............14
䡵 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS .............15
▫ In The 50 United States And
Washington, D.C. ......................15
▫ In Canada ...........................15
䡵 PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS .............15
䡵 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES .................17
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▫ Treadwear ...........................17
▫ Traction Grades........................17
▫ Temperature Grades ....................18
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR
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YOUR VEHICLE
Prepare For The Appointment
If you are having warranty work done, be sure to have
the right papers with you. Take your warranty folder. All
work to be performed may not be covered by the
warranty. Discuss additional charges with the service
manager. Keep a maintenance log of your vehicle’s
service history. This can often provide a clue to the
current problem.
Prepare A List
Make a written list of your vehicle’s problems or the
specific work you want done. If you’ve had an accident
or work done that is not on your maintenance log, let the
service advisor know.
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Be Reasonable With Requests
If you list a number of items and you must have your
vehicle by the end of the day, discuss the situation with
the service advisor and list the items in order of priority.
At many authorized dealers, you may obtain a rental
vehicle at a minimal daily charge. If you need a rental, it
is advisable to make these arrangements when you call
for an appointment.
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE
The manufacturer and its authorized dealer are vitally
interested in your satisfaction. We want you to be happy
with our products and services.
Warranty service must be done by an authorized dealer.
We strongly recommend that you take the vehicle to an
authorized dealer. They know your vehicle the best, and
are most concerned that you get prompt and high quality
service. The manufacturer’s authorized dealer have the
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facilities, factory-trained technicians, special tools, and
the latest information to ensure the vehicle is fixed
correctly and in a timely manner.
This is why you should always talk to an authorized
dealer service manager first. Most matters can be resolved with this process.
• If for some reason you are still not satisfied, talk to the
general manager or owner of the authorized dealer.
They want to know if you need assistance.
If an authorized dealer is unable to resolve the concern,
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you may contact the manufacturer’s customer center.
Any communication to the manufacturer’s customer center should include the following information:
• Owner’s name and address
• Owner’s telephone number (home and office)
• Authorized dealer name
• Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
• Vehicle delivery date and mileage
FIAT Customer Center
P.O. Box 21–8004 Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004 Phone:
1-888-242-6342
FIAT Canada Customer Center
P.O. Box 1621 Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6 Phone: 1-800465-2001 (English) Phone: 1-800-387-9983 (French)
In Mexico Contact
Av. Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma, 1240
Sante Fe C.P. 05109
Mexico, D. F.
In Mexico City: 5081-7568
Outside Mexico City: 1-800-505-1300
Puerto Rico And U.S. Virgin Islands
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Customer Service Chrysler International Services LLC
P.O. Box 191857
San Juan 00919-1857
Tel.: (787) 782-5757
Fax: (787) 782-3345
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)
To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the
manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its customer
center. Any hearing or speech impaired customer, who
has access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter
(TTY) in the United States, can communicate with the
manufacturer by dialing 1-800-380-CHRY.
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Canadian residents with hearing difficulties that require
assistance can use the special needs relay service offered
by Bell Canada. For TTY teletypewriter users, dial 711
and for Voice callers, dial 1-800-855-0511 to connect with
a Bell Relay Service operator.
Service Contract
You may have purchased a service contract for a vehicle
to help protect you from the high cost of unexpected
repairs after the manufacturer’s New Vehicle Limited
Warranty expires. The manufacturer stands behind only
the manufacturer’s service contracts. If you purchased a
manufacturer’s service contract, you will receive Plan
Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail
within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date. If you
have any questions about the service contract, call the
manufacturer’s Service Contract National Customer
Hotline at 1-800-521-9922 (Canadian residents, call (800)
465-2001 English / (800) 387-9983 French).
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The manufacturer will not stand behind any service
contract that is not the manufacturer’s service contract. It
is not responsible for any service contract other than the
manufacturer’s service contract. If you purchased a service contract that is not a manufacturer’s service contract,
and you require service after the manufacturer’s New
Vehicle Limited Warranty expires, please refer to the
contract documents, and contact the person listed in
those documents.
We appreciate that you have made a major investment
when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer
has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and
training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with
the ownership experience. You will be pleased with their
sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related
concerns.
WARNING!
Engine exhaust (internal combustion engines only),
some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain, or emit, chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer and birth defects, or
other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids
contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain, or emit, chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth defects,
or other reproductive harm.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the
DVD, for the terms and provisions of FCA US LLC
warranties applicable to this vehicle and market.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
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In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could
cause a crash or cause injury or death, you should
immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the
manufacturer.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an
investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in
a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you, your authorized
dealer, and the manufacturer.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety
Hotline toll free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153),
or go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., West
Building, Washington, D.C. 20590.
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You can also obtain other information about motor
vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.
In Canada
If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you
should contact the Customer Service Department immediately. Canadian customers who wish to report a safety defect
to the Canadian government should contact Transport
Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations and Recalls at
1-800-333-0510 or go to http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS
To order the following manuals, you may use either the
website or the phone numbers listed below. Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover orders are accepted. If you prefer mailing your payment, please call
for an order form.
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NOTE: A street address is required when ordering
manuals (no P.O. Boxes).
Service Manuals
These comprehensive Service Manuals provide the information that students and professional technicians need in
diagnosing/troubleshooting, problem solving, maintaining, servicing, and repairing FCA US LLC vehicles. A
complete working knowledge of the vehicle, system,
and/or components is written in straightforward language with illustrations, diagrams, and charts.
Diagnostic Procedure Manuals
Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with diagrams,
charts and detailed illustrations. These practical manuals
make it easy for students and technicians to find and fix
problems on computer-controlled vehicle systems and
features. They show exactly how to find and correct
problems the first time, using step-by-step troubleshooting and drivability procedures, proven diagnostic tests
and a complete list of all tools and equipment.
Owner’s Manuals
These Owner’s Manuals have been prepared with the
assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint
you with specific FCA US LLC vehicles. Included are
starting, operating, emergency and maintenance procedures as well as specifications, capabilities and safety tips.
Call toll free at:
• 1-800-890-4038 (U.S.)
• 1-800-387-1143 (Canada)
Or
Visit us on the Worldwide Web at:
• www.techauthority.com
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
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TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories were established by
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The
specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer
in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on
your vehicle.
All passenger vehicle tires must conform to Federal
safety requirements in addition to these grades.
Treadwear
The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half
times as well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart
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significantly from the norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices, and differences in road characteristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions
on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
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Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all
passenger vehicle tires must meet under the Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory
test wheel, than the minimum required by law.
WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS
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CONTENTS
䡵 FRONT VIEW ..........................20
䡵 REAR VIEW ...........................21
䡵 INSTRUMENT PANEL ....................22
䡵 INTERIOR.............................23
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FRONT VIEW
1 — Engine Compartment
2 — Headlights
3 — Windshield
Front View
4 — Outside Mirrors
5 — Doors
6 — Wheels
REAR VIEW
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1 — Rear Lights
2 — Rear Windshield Wiper
3 — Liftgate
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Rear View
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
Instrument Panel
1 — Air Vents 7 — Upper Switch Bank 13 — Lower Switch Bank
2 — Multifunction Lever 8 — Upper Storage Compartment 14 — Driver Side Knee Air Bag
3 — Instrument Cluster 9 — Passenger Front Air Bag 15 — Ignition
4 — Speed Controls 10 — Air Vents 16 — Driver Side Front Air Bag
5 — Windshield Wiper Lever 11 — Lower Storage/Glove Compartment 17 — EVIC Controls
6 — Audio System 12 — Climate Controls 18 — Headlight Switch
INTERIOR
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1 — Power Window Switches
2 — Headlight Switch
3 — Instrument Cluster
4 — Audio System
5 — Glove Compartment
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Interior Features
6 — Seats
7 — Switch Panel
8 — Transmission Shift Lever (Automatic/Manual Options)
9 — Electronic Speed Controls
10 — EVIC Controls
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CONTENTS
䡵 KEYS ................................30
▫ Mechanical Key Fob ....................30
▫ Electronic Key Fob .....................31
▫ Key Fob Operation .....................32
▫ Replacing The Battery In The Key Fob With
Remote Control........................34
▫ Request For Additional Keys ..............37
▫ General Information ....................38
䡵 IGNITION SWITCH .....................38
▫ Operation ............................38
䡵 REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF
EQUIPPED ............................43
▫ Remote Start Cancel Message — If Equipped . . .43
▫ How To Use Remote Start ................44
▫ To Enter Remote Start Mode...............45
▫ To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving
The Vehicle ..........................45
▫ To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The
Vehicle ..............................45
▫ Remote Start Comfort Systems — If
Equipped ...........................46
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▫ Remote Start Windshield Wiper De–Icer
Activation — If Equipped ................46
▫ General Information ....................47
䡵 SENTRY KEY ..........................47
▫ General Information ....................48
䡵 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM...............49
▫ To Arm The System ....................49
▫ To Disarm The System ...................50
▫ Disabling ............................51
䡵 DOORS ..............................52
▫ Manual Locking/Unlocking ...............52
▫ Central Lock/Unlock ....................53
▫ Keyless Enter-N-Go ....................55
▫ Child Locks ..........................62
䡵 SEATS ...............................64
▫ Manual Front Seats .....................65
▫ Power Adjustment (Front) — If Equipped .....66
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped...............68
▫ Rear Seats............................69
䡵 HEAD RESTRAINTS .....................73
▫ Front Head Restraints ...................73
▫ Rear Head Restraints ....................75
䡵 STEERING WHEEL ......................76
▫ Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column ..........76
▫ Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped .......78
䡵 MIRRORS .............................79
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▫ Automatic Lighting — If Equipped .........93
▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror ................79
▫ Auto Dimming Mirror — If Equipped........80
▫ Outside Mirrors .......................81
▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped ............82
䡵 BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) — IF
EQUIPPED ............................82
▫ Rear Cross Path (RCP) ..................88
▫ Mode Of Operation .....................90
▫ Blind Spot Monitoring Fault Warnings .......91
▫ General Information ....................91
䡵 EXTERIOR LIGHTS ......................92
▫ Headlights ...........................92
▫ Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If
Equipped ...........................93
▫ Front Fog Lights — If Equipped ...........94
▫ Parking Lights ........................94
▫ Headlight Delay .......................94
▫ High Beams ..........................95
▫ Turn Signals .........................96
䡵 INTERIOR LIGHTS ......................96
▫ Front Courtesy Light ....................96
▫ Rear Dome Light — If Equipped ...........99
▫ Cargo Area Lights .....................100
▫ Instrument Panel Dimmer And Ambient Light
Control ............................101
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䡵 WIPERS AND WASHERS .................102
▫ Opening The Sunroof...................132
▫ Front Wiper Operation .................102
▫ Rain Sensor — If Equipped ..............103
▫ Rear Window Wiper/Washer .............105
▫ Windshield Wiper De-Icer — If Equipped . . . .107
䡵 CLIMATE CONTROLS ...................107
▫ Air Outlet And Diffuser Locations — Passenger
Compartment ........................107
▫ Manual Climate Controls — If Equipped . . . .109
▫ Automatic Climate Controls — If Equipped . .113
䡵 WINDOWS ...........................126
▫ Driver’s Door Controls..................126
䡵 POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED ........130
▫ Closing The Sunroof ...................132
▫ Wind Buffeting .......................132
▫ Sun Shade...........................132
▫ Anti-Pinch Safety Device ................133
▫ Emergency Operation...................133
▫ Power Sunroof Relearn Procedure ..........134
䡵 HOOD ..............................134
▫ Opening ............................134
▫ Closing.............................136
䡵 LIFTGATE ............................137
▫ Opening ............................137
▫ Closing.............................139
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