Ford Freestar 2007 User Manual

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Introduction 4

Instrument Cluster 10

Warning lights and chimes 10 Gauges 16

Entertainment Systems 19

AM/FM stereo 19 AM/FM stereo with CD 21 AM/FM stereo cassette with CD 24 AM/FM stereo with in-dash six CD 27

Climate Controls 35

Manual heating and air conditioning 35 Rear window defroster 44

Lights 45

Headlamps 45 Turn signal control 49 Bulb replacement 51

Driver Controls 56

Windshield wiper/washer control 56 Steering wheel adjustment 57 Power windows 67 Mirrors 69 Speed control 71 Message center 78

Locks and Security 95

Keys 95 Locks 95 Anti-theft system 109

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Table of Contents

Seating and Safety Restraints 113

Seating 113 Safety restraints 138 Airbags 153 Child restraints 167

Tires, Wheels and Loading 182

Tire information 182 Tire inflation 184 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 196 Vehicle loading 200 Trailer towing 206 Recreational towing 210

Driving 211

Starting 211 Brakes 214 Transmission operation 219

Roadside Emergencies 225

Getting roadside assistance 225 Hazard flasher switch 226 Fuel pump shut-off switch 227 Fuses and relays 227 Changing tires 235 Lug nut torque 245 Jump starting 245 Wrecker towing 251

Customer Assistance 253

Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 259

Cleaning 260

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Maintenance and Specifications 267

Engine compartment 269 Engine oil 271 Battery 274 Engine coolant 276 Fuel information 281 Air filter(s) 294 Part numbers 299 Maintenance product specifications and capacities 300 Engine data 302

Accessories 305

Index 307

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Introduction

CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning

WARNING: Engine exhaust, 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.

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations on acquiring your new Ford. Please take the time to get well acquainted with your vehicle by reading this handbook. The more you know and understand about your vehicle, the greater the safety and pleasure you will derive from driving it.

For more information on Ford Motor Company and its products visit the following website:

• In the United States: www.ford.com

• In Canada: www.ford.ca

• In Australia: www.ford.com.au

• In Mexico: www.ford.com.mx

Additional owner information is given in separate publications. This Owner’s Guide describes every option and model variant available

and therefore some of the items covered may not apply to your particular vehicle. Furthermore, due to printing cycles it may describe options before they are generally available.

Remember to pass on this Owner’s Guide when reselling the vehicle. It is an integral part of the vehicle.

Fuel pump shut-off switch: In the event of an accident the

safety switch will automatically cut off the fuel supply to the engine. The switch can also be activated through sudden vibration (e.g. collision when parking). To reset the switch, refer to the Fuel pump shut-off switch in the Roadside Emergencies chapter.

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SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

Warning symbols in this guide

How can you reduce the risk of personal injury to yourself or others? In this guide, answers to such questions are contained in comments highlighted by the warning triangle symbol. These comments should be read and observed.

Warning symbols on your vehicle

When you see this symbol, it is imperative that you consult the relevant section of this guide before touching or attempting adjustment of any kind.

Protecting the environment

We must all play our part in protecting the environment. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste, cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards this aim. Information in this respect is highlighted in this guide with the tree symbol.

BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE

Your vehicle does not need an extensive break-in. Try not to drive continuously at the same speed for the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of new vehicle operation. Vary your speed frequently in order to give the moving parts a chance to break in.

Drive your new vehicle at least 500 miles (800 km) before towing a trailer. For more detailed information about towing a trailer, refer to Trailer towing in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter.

Do not add friction modifier compounds or special break-in oils since these additives may prevent piston ring seating. See Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information on oil usage.

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SPECIAL NOTICES

New Vehicle Limited Warranty

For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered by your vehicle’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty, refer to the Warranty Guide that is provided to you along with your Owner’s Guide.

Special instructions

For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electronic controls.

Please read the section Supplemental restraint system (SRS)

in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal injury.

Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats should

NEVER be placed in front of an active passenger airbag.

Service Data Recording

Service data recorders in your vehicle are capable of collecting and storing diagnostic information about your vehicle. This potentially includes information about the performance or status of various systems and modules in the vehicle, such as engine, throttle, steering or brake systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities may access vehicle diagnostic information through a direct connection to your vehicle when diagnosing or servicing your vehicle.

Event Data Recording

Other modules in your vehicle — event data recorders — are capable of collecting and storing data during a crash or near crash event. The recorded information may assist in the investigation of such an event. The modules may record information about both the vehicle and the occupants, potentially including information such as:

• how various systems in your vehicle were operating;

• whether or not the driver and passenger seatbelts were buckled;

• how far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or the

brake pedal;

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• how fast the vehicle was traveling; and

• where the driver was positioning the steering wheel.

To access this information, special equipment must be directly connected to the recording modules. Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada do not access event data recorder information without obtaining consent, unless pursuant to court order or where required by law enforcement, other government authorities or other third parties acting with lawful authority. Other parties may seek to access the information independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada.

Cell phone use

The use of Mobile Communications Equipment has become increasingly important in the conduct of business and personal affairs. However, drivers must not compromise their own or others’ safety when using such equipment. Mobile Communications can enhance personal safety and security when appropriately used, particularly in emergency situations. Safety must be paramount when using mobile communications equipment to avoid negating these benefits.

Mobile Communication Equipment includes, but is not limited to cellular phones, pagers, portable email devices, in-vehicle communications systems, telematics devices and portable two-way radios.

A driver’s first responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle.

The most important thing you can do to prevent a crash is to avoid distractions and pay attention to the road. Wait until it is safe to operate Mobile Communications Equipment.

Middle East/North Africa vehicle specific information

For your particular global region, your vehicle may be equipped with features and options that are different from the ones that are described in this Owner’s Guide; therefore, a supplement has been supplied that complements this book. By referring to the pages in the provided supplement, you can properly identify those features, recommendations and specifications that are unique to your vehicle. Refer to this

Owner’s Guide for all other required information and warnings.

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These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.

Vehicle Symbol Glossary

Safety Alert

Fasten Safety Belt Airbag - Front

Airbag - Side Child Seat

Child Seat Installation Warning

Child Seat Tether Anchor

Anti-Lock Brake System

Powertrain Malfunction Speed Control

Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher

Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment

See Owner’s Guide

Child Seat Lower Anchor

Brake System

Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based

Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Wash/Wipe

Windshield Defrost/Demist

Rear Window Defrost/Demist

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Vehicle Symbol Glossary

Introduction

Power Windows Front/Rear

Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock

Power Window Lockout

Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol

Panic Alarm Engine Oil

Engine Coolant

Engine Coolant Temperature

Do Not Open When Hot Battery

Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks

Battery Acid

Explosive Gas Fan Warning

Power Steering Fluid

Maintain Correct Fluid Level

Emission System Engine Air Filter

MAX

MIN

Passenger Compartment Air Filter

Check Fuel Cap

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Low Tire Pressure Warning

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WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES

Standard instrument cluster

Optional instrument cluster

Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that may become serious enough to cause extensive repairs. A warning light may illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions. Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure the

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bulb works. If any light remains on after starting the vehicle, refer to the respective system warning light for additional information.

Check engine: The Check Engine indicator light illuminates when the ignition is first turned to the ON position to check the bulb. Solid illumination after the engine is started indicates the On Board Diagnostics System (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. Refer to On board diagnostics (OBD-II) in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter. Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced immediately by your authorized dealer.

Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures

could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire.

Check fuel cap: Illuminates when the fuel cap may not be properly installed. Continued driving with this light on may cause the Check engine warning light to come on, refer to Fuel filler cap in the Maintenance and Specification chapter.

Brake system warning light: To confirm the brake system warning light is functional, it will momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to the ON position when the engine is not running, or in a position between ON and START, or by applying the parking brake when the ignition is turned to the ON position. If the brake system warning light does not illuminate at this time, seek service immediately from your authorized dealer. Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level and the brake system should be inspected immediately by your authorized dealer.

BRAKE

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Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning light on is

dangerous. A significant decrease in braking performance may occur. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle. Have the vehicle checked by your authorized dealer.

Anti-lock brake system: If the ABS light stays illuminated or continues to flash, a malfunction has been detected, have the system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is illuminated.

Airbag readiness: If this light fails to illuminate when ignition is turned to ON, continues to flash or remains on, have the system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. A chime will also sound when a malfunction in the supplemental restraint system has been detected.

Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten your safety belt. A BeltMinder威 chime will also sound to remind you to fasten your safety belt. Refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter to activate/deactivate the BeltMinder威 chime feature.

Malfunction indicator: Illuminates when a powertrain fault has been detected. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.

Charging system: Illuminates when the battery is not charging properly.

ABS

Engine oil pressure: Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range, refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.

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Engine coolant temperature:

Illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is high. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible, switch off the engine and let cool. Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.

Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is

running or hot.

Traction Control娂 or AdvanceTrac威 active (if equipped): Illuminates when the

Traction Control娂 is active, refer to the Driving chapter for more information.

Low tire pressure warning:

Illuminates when your tire pressure is low. If the light remains ON at start up or while driving, the tire pressure should be checked. Refer to Inflating Your Tires in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. When the ignition is first turned to ON, the light will illuminate for 3 seconds to ensure the bulb is working. If the light does not turn ON, have the system inspected by your authorized dealer. For more information on this system, refer to Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter.

Low fuel: Illuminates when the fuel level in the fuel tank is at or near empty (refer to Fuel gauge in this chapter).

• Without Message Center

• With Message Center

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Speed control: Illuminates when the speed control is engaged. Turns off when the speed control system is disengaged.

Low washer fluid: Illuminates when the windshield washer fluid is low.

• Without Message Center

• With Message Center

Door ajar: Illuminates when the ignition is in the ON position and any door is open.

• Without Message Center

• With Message Center

Displays which door or the liftgate is open.

Turn signal: Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on. If the indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.

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Bulb warning: Illuminates when one of the exterior front turn lamps or rear brake/turn/tail lamps bulb has burned out.

• Without Message Center

• With Message Center

Displays which bulb is burned out. Depress the RESET control to clear.

High beams: Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on.

Key-in-ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACCESSORY position and the driver’s door is opened.

Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off (the key is not in the ignition) and the driver’s door is opened.

Turn signal warning chime: Sounds when the turn signal lever has been activated to signal a turn and not turned off after the vehicle is driven more than 2 miles (3.2 km).

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GAUGES

Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed.

Engine coolant temperature gauge: Indicates engine coolant

temperature. At normal operating temperature, the needle will be in the normal range (between “H” and “C”). If it enters the red section,

the engine is overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the engine and let the engine cool.

Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is

running or hot.

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Odometer: Registers the total miles (kilometers) of the vehicle.

• Without Message Center To switch the display from Metric to

English, press and hold the button on the cluster for three seconds. The temperature display in the overhead console (if equipped) will also be changed.

• With Message Center Refer to Message Center in the

Driver Controls chapter on how to switch the display from Metric to English.

Trip odometer: Registers the miles (kilometers) of individual journeys.

• Without Message Center Press and release the button on the

cluster to toggle between odometer and trip odometer display. To reset, press the button again until the trip reading is 000000.0 miles.

To switch the odometer display and temperature from English to Metric. With the mileage displayed press and hold the button on the cluster for three seconds this will change the units.

• With Message Center To reset, press and hold the

message center RESET button for three seconds to reset.

Tachometer: Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute. Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the scale may damage the engine.

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Fuel gauge: Indicates approximately how much fuel is left in the fuel tank (when the ignition is in the ON position). The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion or on a grade.

The arrow near the fuel pump icon indicates which side of the vehicle the fuel filler door is located.

Refer to Filling the tank in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information.

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AUDIO SYSTEMS

AM/FM stereo system (if equipped)

/ Tuner: Press to

1. manually go up or down the radio

frequency. Also use in menu mode to select various settings.

Entertainment Systems

2. Audio: Press to access select various settings.

Treble: Press to adjust the treble setting. Use

Bass: Press to adjust the bass setting. Use

Balance: Press to adjust the audio between the left and right speakers.

Use

Fade: Press to adjust the audio between the front and rear speakers. Use

/ / SEEK .

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3. Seek: Press to access the next/previous strong station or track.

4. Memory presets: To set a station: Select frequency band AM/FM; tune to a station, press and hold a preset button until sound returns.

5. AM/FM: Press to select AM/FM frequency band.

6. ON/OFF/Volume: Press to turn ON/OFF. Turn to increase/decrease volume. If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off, the volume will come back on at a “nominal” listening level when the ignition switch is turned back on.

7. CLK (Clock): Press to toggle between the clock and radio display. To set the clock: Press and hold CLK until the hours begin to flash.

Press again to set the minutes.

When this audio is used in cargo vans where no rear speakers are installed in the vehicle, fading to the rear speakers will result in no audio output.

/ to manually decrease / increase the hours. Press CLK

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AM/FM stereo/ single CD sound system (if equipped)

/ Tuner: Press to

1. manually go up or down the radio

frequency. Also use in menu mode to select various settings.

2. Phone/mute: Press to mute the playing media. Press again to return to the playing media.

3. Menu: Press to toggle through the following modes:

Autoset: Allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2 . Press

MENU to access. Use When the six strongest stations are filled, the station stored in preset 1

will begin playing. If there are less than six strong stations, the system will store the last one in the remaining presets.

Bass: Press to adjust the bass setting. Use

/ / SEEK to set.

/ / SEEK .

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Treble: Press to adjust the treble setting. Use / / SEEK .

Balance: Press to adjust the audio between the left and right speakers.

Use

Fade: Press to adjust the audio between the front and rear speakers.

Use

Speed sensitive volume (if equipped): Radio volume automatically changes slightly with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind

noise. Press MENU to access and use

The recommended level is 1–3. Level 0 (SPEED OFF) turns the feature off and level 7 is the maximum setting

Setting the clock: Press MENU until HOURS SET or MINUTES SET is displayed. Use to disengage clock mode.

If your vehicle is equipped with an in-dash clock, refer to Clock in the Driver Controls chapter for instructions on how to set the time.

4. Aux: Press to toggle between FES/DVD and AUX modes. If no auxiliary sources are available, NO AUX AUDIO will be displayed.

5. Seek: Press to access the next strong station or track.

/ / SEEK .

/ / SEEK to adjust.

/ to manually increase/decrease Press MENU again

6. Text: In CD mode, this feature reads track name, artist name, and disc name (if available).

7. Shuffle: Press to play tracks in random order.

8. Comp (Compression): In CD mode, brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more consistent listening level.

9. Repeat: Press to repeat the current CD track.

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10. Fast forward: Press to manually advance in a CD track.

11. Rewind: Press to manually reverse in a CD track.

12. Memory presets: To set a station: Select frequency band AM/FM; tune to a station, press and hold a preset button until sound returns.

13. Scan: Press for a brief sampling of radio stations or CD tracks. Press again to stop.

14. Seek: Press to access the previous strong station or track.

15. AM/FM: Press to select AM/FM frequency band.

16. ON/OFF/Volume: Press to turn ON/OFF. Turn to increase/decrease volume. If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off, the volume will come back on at a “nominal” listening level when the ignition switch is turned back on.

17. CD: Press to enter CD mode. If a CD is already loaded into the system, CD play will begin where it ended last.

18. CD eject: Press to eject a CD.

19. CD slot: Insert a CD label side up.

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AM/FM stereo cassette/single CD sound system (if equipped)

/ Tuner: Press to

1. manually go up or down the radio

frequency. Also use in menu mode to select various settings.

2. Seek: Press to access the next strong station or track.

3. Phone/mute: Press to mute the playing media. Press again to return to the playing media.

4. Menu: Press to toggle through the following modes:

Treble: Press to adjust the treble setting. Use

Bass: Press to adjust the bass setting. Use Balance: Press to adjust the audio between the left and right speakers.

Use

/ / SEEK .

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Fade: Press to adjust the audio between the front and rear speakers. Use

Speed sensitive volume (if equipped): Radio volume automatically changes slightly with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind

noise. Press MENU to access and use The recommended level is 1–3. Level 0 (SPEED OFF) turns the feature

off and level 7 is the maximum setting

Setting the clock: Press MENU until HOURS SET or MINUTES SET is displayed. Press

If your vehicle is equipped with an in-dash clock, refer to Clock in the Driver Controls chapter for instructions on how to set the time.

Autoset: Allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2 . Press

MENU to access. Use When the six strongest stations are filled, the station stored in preset 1

will begin playing. If there are less than six strong stations, the system will store the last one in the remaining presets.

Clean tape reminder: After 20 hours of cassette operation, the radio will notify you that it is time to clean the cassette player head. After cleaning the player head, you can clear the reminder through menu control and selecting YES.

5. AUX: Press to toggle between FES/DVD and AUX modes. If no auxiliary sources are available, NO AUX AUDIO will be displayed. To return to radio mode, press AM/FM.

6. Tape eject: Press to eject a tape.

/ / SEEK .

/ / SEEK to adjust.

/ / SEEK to adjust the hours/minutes.

/ / SEEK to set.

7. Text: In CD mode, displays track title, artist name, and disc title (if available).

8. Shuffle: Press to play CD tracks in random order.

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9. Compress (Compression): In CD mode, brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more consistent listening level.

10. Repeat: Press to repeat the current CD track.

11. Fast forward: Press to manually advance in a CD track or cassette.

12. Rewind: Press to manually reverse in a CD track or cassette.

13. Memory presets: To set a station: Select frequency band AM/FM; tune to a station, press and hold a preset button until sound returns.

14. Tape: Insert a tape facing to the right.

15. Tape direction: Press to enter tape mode. Press while in play mode to change which side of the tape is playing.

16. AM/FM: Press to select AM/FM frequency band.

17. ON/OFF/Volume: Press to turn ON/OFF. Turn to increase/decrease volume. If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off, the volume will come back on at a “nominal” listening level when the ignition switch is turned back on.

18. CD: Press to enter CD mode. If a CD is already loaded into the system, CD play will begin where it ended last.

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19. CD eject: Press to eject a CD.

20. CD slot: Insert a CD label side up.

21. Seek:Press to access the previous strong station or track.

22. Scan: Press for a brief sampling of radio stations or CD tracks. Press again to stop.

When this radio is used in cargo vans where no rear speakers are installed in the vehicle, fading to the rear speakers will result in no audio output.

Premium In-Dash Six CD Sound System (if equipped)

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1. / Tuner: Press to manually go up or down the radio

frequency. Also use in menu mode to select various settings.

2. Phone/mute: Press to mute the playing media. Press again to return to the playing media.

3. Menu: Press to toggle through the following modes:

Treble: Press to adjust the treble setting. Use

Bass: Press to adjust the bass setting. Use

Balance: Press to adjust the audio between the left and right speakers.

Use

Fade: Press to adjust the audio between the front and rear speakers. Use

Speed sensitive volume (if equipped): Radio volume automatically changes slightly with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind

noise. Press MENU to access and use The recommended level is 1–3. Level 0 (SPEED OFF) turns the feature

off and level 7 is the maximum setting Setting the clock: Press MENU until HOURS SET or MINUTES SET is displayed. Press

If your vehicle is equipped with an in-dash clock, refer to Clock in the Driver Controls chapter for instructions on how to set the time.

Autoset: Allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2 . Press

MENU to access. Use When the six strongest stations are filled, the station stored in preset 1

will begin playing. If there are less than six strong stations, the system will store the last one in the remaining presets.

/ / SEEK .

/ / SEEK to adjust.

/ / SEEK to adjust the hours/minutes.

/ / SEEK to set.

/ / SEEK .

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4. Aux: Press to toggle between FES/DVD and AUX modes. If no auxiliary sources are available, NO AUX AUDIO will be displayed.

5. Seek: Press to access the next strong station or track.

6. Text: In CD mode, press to display the track name, artist name and disc name (if available).

7. Shuffle: Press to play tracks in random order.

8. Comp (Compression): In CD mode, brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more consistent listening level.

9. Repeat: Press to repeat the current CD track.

10. Fast forward: Press to manually advance in a CD track.

11. Rewind: Press to manually reverse in a CD track.

Entertainment Systems

12. Memory presets: To set a station: Select frequency band AM/FM; tune to a station, press and hold a preset button until sound returns.

13. Scan: Press for a brief sampling of radio stations or CD tracks. Press again to stop.

14. Seek: Press to access the previous strong station or track.

15. AM/FM: Press to select AM/FM frequency band.

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17. CD: Press to enter CD mode. If a CD is already loaded into the system, CD play will begin where it ended last.

18. LOAD: Press to load a CD, then select a slot number using the radio presets 1 through 6. If you don’t select a slot within 5 seconds, the radio shall choose the first available slot for you. Press and hold for 2 seconds to auto load up to six CDs.

19. CD eject: Press to eject a CD, then select the desired CD slot using the radio presets 1 through 6. If a slot is not selected within 5 seconds, the radio shall eject the current disc. Press and hold for 2 seconds to auto eject all CDs present in the radio mechanism.

20. CD slot: Insert a CD label side up.

Auxiliary audio controls (if equipped)

Your vehicle may be equipped with auxiliary audio controls. This feature allows the front and middle seat passengers to listen to different media sources (radio, cassette, CD or DVD) simultaneously. (However, the front and middle-seat passengers cannot listen to two different radio stations at the same time.)

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1. Volume: Press to / increase/decrease volume control.

2. Media: Press to select from different playing medias.

/ : Press to activate dual

3. play mode and enable the rear seat

passengers to hear audio through the headphones. Press again to deactivate.

4. MEM: Press consecutively to scroll through the preset stations, change tape side (if equipped), or to change discs on multiple disc radios (if equipped).

5. SEEK: Press cassette selection or CD track.

When the rear seat controls are activated, rear seat passengers can use the controls to change the playing media for all passengers (Single Play mode). In this mode, all speakers will play audio from the same media source for all passengers to hear.

If there is a discrepancy between the rear seat controls and the front audio controls (such as both trying to listen to the same playing media), the front audio system will receive the desired selection.

To activate Dual Play mode (rear seat passengers listen to a different playing media than the front seat passengers):

• Press the speaker/headphone control.

• Press MEDIA to change audio sources (for headphone mode only).

• Use the SEEK, VOLUME and MEMORY controls to make adjustments

to the playing media.

Parental control

Simultaneously press the radio preset controls 3 and 5 to enable/disable the rear seat audio controls as well as the Family Entertainment system (if equipped).

/ to access the next/previous strong radio station,

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Dual play mode

Press controls or simultaneously press the

radio preset controls 2 and 4 to enable/disable dual play.

During dual play, the rear vehicle speakers will be deactivated and the wired headphones (if equipped) will become active. Two different medias can be played in the vehicle simultaneously:

• The driver can select a media from the main radio face (radio, tape, CD or DVD if equipped) and listen using the front speakers.

• Rear seat passengers may listen to a different media source than the front passengers (radio, tape, CD or DVD if equipped) using 3.5 mm wired headphones (not included) that shall be plugged into the headphone icon jacks on the rear audio control face. Infrared headphones are included in vehicles equipped with the Family Entertainment System and shall only be used to listed to the media (DVD or CD) that is playing in the Family Entertainment System. Wireless headphones will not play audio from any other sources (AM, FM, tape, or Radio CD).

The front and rear seat passengers cannot listen to two different radio stations at the same time.

GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION

Radio frequencies:

AM and FM frequencies are established by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC). Those frequencies are:

AM: 530, 540 – 1700, 1710 kHz FM: 87.7, 87.9 – 107.7, 107.9 MHz

Radio reception factors:

There are three factors that can affect radio reception:

• Distance/strength: The further you travel from a station, the weaker the signal and the weaker the reception.

• Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, power lines, electric fences, traffic lights and thunderstorms can interfere with your reception.

• Station overload: When you pass a broadcast tower, a stronger signal may overtake a weaker one and play while the weak station frequency is displayed.

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Cassette/player care

Do:

• Tighten very loose tapes by inserting a pen or pencil into the hole and turning the hub.

• Remove loose labels before inserting tapes.

• Allow tapes which have been subjected to extreme heat, humidity or

cold to reach a moderate temperature before playing.

• Clean the cassette player head with a cassette cleaning cartridge after 10–12 hours of play to maintain good sound/operation.

Don’t:

• Use cassettes that are longer than 90 minutes.

• Expose tapes to direct sunlight, extreme humidity, heat or cold.

• Leave tapes in the cassette player for a long time when not being

played.

CD/CD player care

Do:

• Handle discs by their edges only. Never touch the playing surface.

• Inspect discs before playing. Clean only with an approved CD cleaner

and wipe from the center out.

Don’t:

• Expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended periods of time.

• For vehicles equipped with a six disc CD changer, don’t insert more than one disc into each slot of the CD changer magazine.

• Clean using a circular motion.

CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4.75 in (12 cm) audio compact discs only. Due to technical incompatibility, certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players. Irregular shaped CDs, CDs with a scratch protection film attached, and CDs with homemade paper (adhesive) labels should not be inserted into the CD player. The label may peel and cause the CD to become jammed. It is recommended that homemade CDs be identified with permanent felt tip marker rather than adhesive labels. Ballpoint pens may damage CDs. Please contact your authorized dealer for further information.

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Audio system warranty and service

Refer to the Warranty Guide for audio system warranty information. If service is necessary, see your dealer or qualified technician.

FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

Your vehicle may be equipped with a Family Entertainment System (FES). Refer to the DVD Supplement Guide for further information on your system.

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MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

1. Temperature selection:

Controls the temperature of the airflow in the vehicle.

2. Air flow selections: Controls

the direction of the airflow in the vehicle. See the following for a brief description on each control.

MAX A/C: Distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel vents only to cool the vehicle. This re-cooling of the interior air is more economical and efficient. Recirculated air may also help reduce undesirable odors from entering the vehicle.

: Distributes air through the instrument panel vents.

: Distributes air through the instrument panel vents and the floor

vents.

O (OFF): Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate.

: Distributes air through the floor vents.

: Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents and floor

vents.

: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents. Can

be used to clear ice or fog from the windshield.

Rear window defroster later in this chapter for more information.

in cabin. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time to cool down the interior of the vehicle and may also help reduce undesired odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle. Recirculation engages automatically with selection of MAX A/C or can be engaged manually in any other airflow selection except defrost. Recirculation may turn off automatically in all airflow selections except MAX A/C.

5. A/C: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with

recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Engages automatically in MAX A/C,

6. Fan speed adjustment: Controls the volume of air circulated in the

vehicle.

Rear defroster: Press to defrost the rear window. Refer to

Recirculated air: Press to activate/deactivate air recirculation

and .

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Dual zone manual heating and air conditioning system with rear passenger compartment climate control (if equipped)

1. Air flow selections: Controls

the direction of the airflow in the vehicle. See the following for a brief description on each control.

: Distributes air through the instrument panel vents.

: Distributes air through the instrument panel vents and the floor

vents.

O (OFF): Outside air is shut out and the climate system is turned off.

: Distributes air through the floor vents.

: Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents and floor

vents.

: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents. Can

be used to clear thin ice or fog from the windshield. Auxiliary climate control operation: Turn the front air flow control

(1) to any position except O (OFF).

2. R

or to adjust the rear fan speed from the front control. The rear fan speed settings available are 4, 3, 2, 1 and O (OFF).

3. REAR: Press to enable the control located in the rear seat. Press

again to turn the auxiliary system off.

auxiliary system and to set the desired rear cabin airflow temperature with the front control. The rear cabin airflow temperature will match the driver airflow temperature setting when only the center rear temperature

light (

Rear fan speed control: Press to enable the auxiliary system

REAR Rear temperature control: Press to enable the

REAR ) is illuminated. The rear cabin airflow temperature

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will be warmer or cooler than the driver airflow temperature setting when more than one rear temperature light ( illuminated.

defroster. Refer to Rear window defroster later in this chapter for more information.

automatically in all airflow selections except MAX A/C.

7. A/C: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with

recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Engages automatically in MAX A/C,

8. Fan speed adjustment: Controls the volume of air circulated in the

vehicle.

9. Left temperature selection: Controls the temperature of the airflow

to the driver in the front of the vehicle.

10. Right temperature selection: Controls the temperature of the

airflow to the passenger in the front of the vehicle.

Operating tips

• To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, place

• To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle: do not drive with the

• Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the

• Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of

• For maximum cooling performance (MAX A/C):

In the MAX A/C mode:

• Move the temperature control selector to the coldest setting.

• Set the fan to the highest speed initially, then adjust to maintain

Rear defroster: Press to activate/deactivate rear window

Recirculated air: Press to activate/deactivate air recirculation

. Recirculation may turn off

and .

the air flow selector in the

airflow selector in the O (OFF) or with recirculated air engaged.

airflow to the back seats.

the windshield.

passenger comfort.

position.

REAR )is

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In the and modes:

• Move the temperature control selector to the coldest setting.

• Select A/C and recirculated air

colder airflow.

• Set the fan to the highest speed initially, then adjust to maintain passenger comfort.

In extremely cold temperatures, to maximize overall heater performance it is suggested to not operate the auxiliary system (if so equipped) until the engine temperature gauge crosses into the normal operating range.

To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather:

1. Select

2. Select A/C.

3. Set the temperature control to full heat.

4. Set the fan speed to the highest setting.

5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows.

Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel as these objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.

. Use with A/C to provide

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DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL WITH REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT CLIMATE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)

vents. Can be used to clear thin ice or fog from the windshield.

2. Rear temperature control: Press to enable the auxiliary system and

set the desired rear cabin airflow temperature with the front control. The rear cabin airflow temperature will match the driver airflow temperature setting when only the center rear temperature bar (REAR)is illuminated. The rear cabin airflow temperature will be warmer or cooler than the driver airflow temperature setting when more than one rear temperature bar (REAR) is illuminated.

3. Passenger temperature control: Press to increase/decrease the

temperature for the passenger in the front of the vehicle.

defroster. Refer to Rear window defroster later in this chapter for more information.

5. R

or to adjust the rear fan speed from the front control. The rear fan speed settings available are 4, 3, 2, 1 and O (OFF).

in the vehicle cabin. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time to cool down the interior of the vehicle and may also help reduce undesired odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle. Recirculated air can be

Defrost: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster

Rear defroster: Press to activate/deactivate the rear window

Rear fan speed control: Press to enable the auxiliary system

Recirculated air: Press to activate/deactivate air recirculation

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engaged manually in any airflow selection except . Recirculated air may turn off automatically in all airflow selections.

7. A/C: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with

recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Engages automatically in AUTO, , and .

vents.

10.

vents.

11.

12. Manual override controls: Allows you to change the system

operation. To return to full automatic control, press AUTO.

13. F

decrease the fan speed. To return to full automatic control, press AUTO.

14. OFF: Outside air is shut out and the climate system is turned off.

15. Driver temperature control: Press to increase or decrease the

temperature on the driver side of the cabin. Sets the passenger side temperature also when DUAL is disengaged. Note: The recommended vehicle cabin setting is between 72°F (22°C) and 75°F (24°C).

• Dual temperature control: Press and hold AUTO to

16. AUTO: Press to engage full automatic operation, and select the

desired temperature using the temperature control. The system will automatically determine fan speed, airflow location, A/C on or off, and outside or recirculated air, to heat or cool the vehicle to reach the desired temperature.

17. REAR: Press to enable the control located in the rear seat. Press

again to turn the auxiliary system off.

: Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents and floor

: Distributes air through the floor vents.

: Distributes air through the instrument panel vents and the floor

: Distributes air through the instrument panel vents.

Front fan speed control: Press to manually increase or

engage/disengage separate passenger side temperature control.

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Dual zone automatic temperature control with heated seats and rear passenger compartment climate control (if equipped)

vents. Can be used to clear thin ice or fog from the windshield.

2. Rear temperature control: Press to enable the auxiliary system and

3. Passenger temperature control: Press to increase/decrease the

temperature for the passenger in the front of the vehicle.

defroster. Refer to Rear window defroster later in this chapter for more information.

5. R

or to adjust the rear fan speed from the front control. The rear fan speed settings available are 4, 3, 2, 1 and O (OFF).

heat setting (2 indicator lights). Press again to activate the low heat setting (1 indicator light). Press again to deactivate the passenger heated seat.

Defrost: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster

Rear defroster: Press to activate/deactivate the rear window

Rear fan speed control: Press to enable the auxiliary system

Passenger heated seat control: Press once to activate the high

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7. :Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents and the

floor vents.

: Distributes air through the floor vents.

vents.

10.

11. Manual override controls: Allows you to change the system

operation. To return to full automatic control, press AUTO.

12.

heat setting (2 indicator lights). Press again to activate the low heat setting (1 indicator light). Press again to deactivate the passenger heated seat.

13. F

decrease the fan speed. To return to full automatic control, press AUTO.

14.

recirculation in the vehicle cabin. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time to cool down the interior of the vehicle and may also help reduce undesired odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle. Recirculated air can be engaged manually in any airflow selection except selections.

15. A/C: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with

recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Engages automatically in AUTO, , and .

16. OFF: Outside air is shut out and the climate system is turned off.

17. Driver temperature control: Press to increase or decrease the

temperature on the driver side of the cabin. Sets the passenger side temperature also when DUAL is disengaged. Note: The recommended vehicle cabin setting is between 72°F (22°C) and 75°F (24°C).

• Dual temperature control: Press and hold AUTO to

18. AUTO: Press to engage full automatic operation, and select the

: Distributes air through the instrument panel vents and the floor

: Distributes air through the instrument panel vents.

Driver heated seat control: Press once to activate the high

Front fan speed control: Press to manually increase or

Recirculated air: Press to activate/deactivate air

. Recirculated air may turn off automatically in all airflow

engage/disengage separate passenger side temperature control.

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19. REAR: Press to enable the control located in the rear seat. Press

again to turn the auxiliary system off.

Operating tips

• To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, place the air flow selector in the

• To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle: do not drive with the airflow selector in the OFF or with recirculated air engaged.

• Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the airflow to the back seats.

• Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of the windshield.

• For maximum cooling performance (MAX A/C):

In AUTO mode, press AUTO control and set to desired temperature.

position.

In manual override control, select air

highest speed initially, then adjust to maintain passenger comfort.

• To improve the A/C cool down, drive with the windows slightly open for 2–3 minutes after starting the vehicle or until the vehicle has “aired out.”

To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather:

1. Select

2. Select A/C.

3. Adjust the temperature control to maintain comfort.

4. Set the fan to the highest speed.

5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows.

and set the temperature to 60°F (16°C). Set the fan to the

Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel as these objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.

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AUXILIARY CLIMATE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)

1. Fan speed: Turn to select the

desired fan speed.

2. Temperature/mode selection:

The distribution of air from the overhead and floor registers is based on the temperature selected. Turn to select for comfort.

To use the rear climate controls, ensure that REAR is pressed on the main climate control face.

REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER

The rear defroster control is located on the climate control panel and works to clear the rear window of fog and thin ice. If equipped, the heated outside mirrors also operate with this control to remove snow, mist and ice from the side mirrors.

Do not use razor blades or other sharp objects to clean the inside of the rear window or to remove decals from the inside of the rear window. This may cause damage to the heated grid lines and will not be covered by your warranty.

CABIN AIR FILTER

Your vehicle is equipped with a cabin air filter. The cabin air filter restricts the entry of airborne dust and pollen particles. The filter is located just in front of the windshield under the cowl vent screen on the passenger side of the vehicle.

For replacement intervals regarding your Cabin Air Filter, see your scheduled maintenance guide. For more information regarding your filter, see your authorized dealer.

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HEADLAMP CONTROL

Turns the lamps off.

Turns on the parking lamps, instrument panel lamps, license plate lamps and tail lamps.

Turns the headlamps on.

Note: Some vehicles may be equipped with a headlamps on with wipers feature. In order for this feature to work:

• the ignition must be in run and the front wipers must be on greater

than 10 seconds except during a mist wipe or while the wipers are on to clear washer fluid during a wash condition.

• the headlamps and park lamps must be turned off when the ignition is

in off or accessory position, or the front wipers are off for more than 30 seconds while the ambient light level is at daytime brightness.

Autolamp control (if equipped)

The autolamp system provides light sensitive automatic on-off control of the exterior lights normally controlled by the headlamp control.

The autolamp system also keeps the lights on for a fixed period of time after the ignition switch is turned to OFF.

• To turn autolamps on, rotate the

control counterclockwise to

• To turn autolamps off, rotate the control clockwise to

Autolamps - Programmable exit delay

Programmable exit delay allows the length of the autolamp exit delay to be changed. Once in the programming mode, the headlamps and parklamps will turn on to indicate the start of the time desired.

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To program the auto lamp exit time delay:

1. Start with the ignition in the OFF position and the headlamp control in the autolamp position.

2. Deselect the auto lamps.

3. Put the ignition in RUN.

4. Put the ignition in OFF.

5. Select the autolamps.

• Note: Steps 2 through 5 must be performed within a 10 second

period.

• At this point, the headlamps and park lamps will turn on.

6. Deselect the auto lamps after the desired auto lamp delay time (maximum of 3 minutes).

• At this point, the headlamps and park lamps will turn off.

High beams

Push the lever toward the instrument panel to activate. Pull the lever towards you to deactivate.

Flash to pass

Pull toward you slightly to activate and release to deactivate.

Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)

Turns the lowbeam headlamps on with a reduced output. To activate:

• the key must be in the ON position,

• the headlamp control is in the OFF, parking lamps or autolamp

position,

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• and the transmission must be out of PARK.

Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during

inclement weather. The Daytime Running Light (DRL) System does not activate your tail lamps and generally may not provide adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate your headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision.

Battery saver

The battery saver will shut off the exterior lamps and interior lamps, except the hazard warning lamps if activated, 10 minutes after the ignition control has been turned off. The battery saver will extend the time-out period for courtesy lamps to 30 minutes if the liftgate is ajar or the dome lamp is on via manual activation using the dome lamp switch or the headlamp switch, whichever is provided. The system will not turn off the parking lamps if the headlamp control is in the PARK position. For interior lights, refer to Illuminated entry in the Locks and Security chapter.

PANEL DIMMER CONTROL

Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel during headlight and parklamp operation.

• Rotate the thumbwheel from left to right to brighten the instrument panel.

• Rotate the thumbwheel from right to left to dim the instrument panel.

Your vehicle also contains a feature called “sleeping baby mode” — in which the dome lamps will remain off and only the lower lamps will illuminate. This lighting mode can be activated by rotating the thumbwheel to the first left detent position (as denoted by the half filled circle above).

Domelamp Control

The panel dimmer control also controls the domelamp operation.

• Rotate the thumbwheel fully to the right, past detent to activate the domelamp.

• In order to turn off the domelamp, rotate the thumbwheel to the left.

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The dome lamp will not illuminate if the control switch is in the OFF position.

AIMING THE HEADLAMPS

The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant.

If your vehicle has been in an accident the alignment of your headlamps should be checked by your authorized dealer.

You will need a #2 Phillips screwdriver to make the adjustments.

Vertical aim adjustment

1. Park the vehicle directly in front of a wall or screen on a level surface,

approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters) away.

• (1) 8 feet (2.4 meters)

• (2) Center height of lamp to

ground

• (3) 25 feet (7.6 meters)

• (4) Horizontal reference line

2. Measure the height from the

center of your headlamp to the ground and mark an 8 foot (2.4 meter) horizontal reference line on the vertical wall or screen at this height (a piece of masking tape works well). The center of the lamp is marked by a 0.5 mm circle on the headlamp lens.

3. Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and

open the hood.

4. On the wall or screen you will

observe a light pattern with high intensity flat segments at the top edge of the pattern. If the flat edges are not at the horizontal reference line, the beam will need to be adjusted.

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5. Locate the vertical adjuster on

each headlamp, then usea#2 Phillips screwdriver to turn the adjuster either counterclockwise (to adjust up) or clockwise (to adjust down) positioning the horizontal edge of the high intensity light on the horizontal reference line.

6. HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT

REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE AND IS NON-ADJUSTABLE.

7. Close the hood and turn off the lamps.

TURN SIGNAL CONTROL

• Push down to activate the left turn signal.

• Push up to activate the right turn signal.

The cornering lamps feature (if equipped) automatically illuminates the left or right cornering lamps, located at the front corners of the vehicle, when the left or right turn signal, is activated. Cornering lamps are to provide better visibility of the area where the driver intends to turn.

INTERIOR LAMPS

The interior lights illuminate when:

• any door is opened (and the operation switch is in the middle position).

• the instrument panel dimmer switch is moved to the passenger side position (right position).

• any of the remote entry controls are pressed and the ignition is OFF (and the operation switch is in the middle position).

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Map lamps (if equipped)

The map lamps and controls are located on the center overhead console. Press the raised portion on each lens to activate the lamps.

Second row & third row dome and map lamps (if equipped)

The second row dome and map lamps are located overhead, above the second row passenger seats.

The dome lamp will stay on if the panel dimmer control is moved to the passenger side position. When the control is in the middle position, the lamp will only come on when a door is opened. If the control is moved to the driver’s side position, the lamp will not come on at all.

The dome lamp will illuminate whenever a front door is opened. If either front door has been opened from the outside, the lamp will remain on for 20 seconds after the door is shut. If any other door has been opened from the inside, the lamp will shut off immediately after the door is closed.

To activate the map lamps, press the control on either side of the center operation switch.

Dome lamps (if equipped)

The front dome lamp is located overhead between the driver and passenger seats.

The dome lamp will stay on if the panel dimmer control is moved to the passenger side position. When the control is in the middle position, the lamp will only come on when a

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door is opened. If the control is moved to the driver’s side position, the lamp will not come on at all.

Cargo lamp

The cargo lamp will stay on if the control is moved to the driver side position. When the control is in the middle position, the lamp will only come on when a door is opened. If the control is moved to the passenger’s side position, the lamp will not come on at all.

With the ignition key in the ACCESSORY or ON position, the rear cargo lamp can be turned ON or OFF by sliding the control.

BULB REPLACEMENT

Headlamp Condensation

The headlamps are vented to equalize pressure. When moist air enters the headlamp(s) through the vents, there is a possibility that condensation can occur. This condensation is normal and will clear within 45 minutes of headlamp operation.

Replacing exterior bulbs

Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently.

Using the right bulbs

Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbs must be marked with an authorized “D.O.T.” for North America and an “E” for Europe to ensure lamp performance, light brightness and pattern and safe visibility. The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly or void the lamp assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn time.

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Function Trade Number

Front park/turn lamps 3457AK (amber) Front sidemarker lamp 904NA (amber) Cornering lamps 3156K Auxiliary parking lamps 912 Headlamps H13 Rear license plate lamps W5WL High-mount brake lamp LED (see dealer) Rear tail/stop/turn lamps 4157K or 3157K Backup lamps 3156K Dome lamp (front row) 10W sofitte Cargo lamp 10W sofitte Map lamps H6W Dome lamp (third row) 10W sofitte Map lamp (overhead console) 906 Stepwell lamp T-562 Front seat footwell 194 Front door mounted courtesy lamp 168 Visor vanity lamp - Slide on Rail system

(SOR) All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted. To replace all instrument panel lights - see your authorized dealer.

Replacing headlamp bulbs

To remove the headlamp bulb:

1. Make sure headlamp switch is in the OFF position, then open the

hood.

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2. Remove the two retainer pins to

release the headlamp assembly and pull headlamp assembly forward to expose the back of the bulb.

3. Disconnect the electrical

connector from the bulb by pulling rearward and unlock the bulb by rotating it counterclockwise.

Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of

children’s reach. Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base and do not touch the glass. The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to break the next time the headlamps are operated.

Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order.

Replacing front parking/turn/sidemarker signal bulbs

1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the OFF position and open the hood.

2. Remove the two headlamp retaining pins to release the headlamp assembly, then pull the headlamp assembly forward to expose the bulb socket.

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3. To remove the side marker bulb, turn the bulb socket counterclockwise, and pull the bulb straight out of the socket.

4. To remove the parking/turn bulb, turn the socket on the bottom of the headlamp assembly counterclockwise and pull the bulb straight out of the socket.

Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order.

Replacing tail lamp/backup/turn lamp bulbs

1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the OFF position and open the liftgate to expose the tail lamp assembly, then remove the retaining screws for the lamp assembly.

2. Carefully remove the lamp assembly.

3. Rotate bulb socket counterclockwise and remove from lamp assembly.

4. Pull bulb straight out of socket and push in new bulb. Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order.

Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulbs

For bulb replacement, see your authorized dealer.

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Replacing license plate lamp bulb

The license plate bulbs are located in the license plate housing assembly on the liftgate. To change the license plate bulbs:

1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the OFF position.

2. Remove the license lamp screw from the assembly.

3. Pull the lamp down and twist the bulb socket counterclockwise. Remove the bulb socket from the lamp.

4. Pull out the old bulb and push in the new bulb.

5. Install the bulb socket in the lamp assembly by turning it clockwise.

6. Install the lamp assembly and secure it with the retaining screw.

Replacing supplemental park lamp or cornering lamp bulbs (if equipped)

The supplemental park or cornering lamp is located on the front fascia, below the bumper and headlamps.

1. Make sure the park lamp switch is in the OFF position and then remove the bulb socket from the supplemental parking lamp by turning counterclockwise.

2. Disconnect the electrical connector.

Install the new bulb in reverse order.

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MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER

Windshield wiper: Rotate the end of the control away from you to increase the speed of the wipers; rotate towards you to decrease the speed of the wipers.

Windshield washer: Push the end of the stalk:

• briefly: causes a single swipe of the wipers without washer fluid.

• a quick push and hold: the wipers will swipe three times with washer fluid.

• a long push and hold: the wipers and washer fluid will be activated for up to ten seconds.

Note: Do not operate the washer when the washer reservoir is empty. This may cause the washer pump to overheat. Check the washer fluid level frequently. Do not operate the wipers when the windshield is dry. This may scratch the glass, damage the wiper blades and cause the wiper motor to burn out. Before operating the wiper on a dry windshield, always use the windshield washer. In freezing weather, be sure the wiper blades are not frozen to the windshield before operating the wipers.

Rear window wiper/washer controls

For rear wiper operation, rotate the rear window wiper and washer control to the desired position. Select:

INT 2 — One to three second interval rear wiper.

INT 1 — Ten second interval rear wiper.

OFF — Rear wiper and washer off. For rear wash cycle, rotate (and hold as desired) the rear wiper/washer

control to either

position.

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From either position, the control will automatically return to the INT2 or OFF position.

TILT STEERING WHEEL

To adjust the steering wheel:

1. Pull and hold the steering wheel

release control toward you.

2. Move the steering wheel up or

down until you find the desired location.

3. Release the steering wheel

release control. This will lock the steering wheel in position.

Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving.

ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)

Lift the mirror cover to turn on the visor mirror lamp.

Slide on rod feature

Rotate the visor towards the side window and extend it rearward for additional sunlight coverage.

Note: To stow the visor back into the headliner, visor must be retracted before moving it back towards the windshield.

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OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)

The appearance of your vehicle’s overhead console will vary according to your option package.

Conversation mirror

The conversation mirror allows the driver to view the rear seating area.

This does not replace the rear view mirror.

Electronic compass/temperature display (if equipped)

The overhead console may have an electronic compass and outside air temperature display. The compass heading and outside air temperature are displayed together - side by side.

The display, as a whole, can be turned on or off by pressing the momentary push-button on the overhead console. When the vehicle is turned off, the electronics display will remember the last display state.

Outside air temperature

The temperature can be displayed in either Centigrade or Fahrenheit. This is controlled via the Message Center. Please refer to the Message Center in this chapter to change from English to metric. The ignition key must be in the ON or ACCESSORY position.

If the outside temperature falls below 3°C (38°F), the display will alternate from “ICE” to the outside temperature at a two second rate for one minute.

Compass

The vehicle heading is displayed as one of N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W and NW.

The compass reading may be affected when you drive near large buildings, bridges, power lines and powerful broadcast antenna. Magnetic

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or metallic objects placed in or on the vehicle may also affect compass accuracy. Adjustments may need to be made to the zone and calibration of the compass.

Zone variation mode

1. Determine which magnetic zone

you are in by referring to the zone map.

2. Turn the ignition to the ON

position.

3. Press and hold the momentary

push-button for approximately 4 seconds, until VAR is displayed, then release it. (Pressing the momentary push-button for 8 seconds de-calibrates the compass—see Compass

Calibration Mode).

4. Press the button to increment the

VAR number to the desired VAR number. Wait 5 seconds without button activity and the compass will return to the heading mode.

Note: If there is no button activity for 5 seconds, the compass writes the displayed zone VAR number to memory and exits Zone Variation Mode

123

6 7 8 9 1011

14 13

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Compass calibration mode

1. Press the momentary push button

and hold it for more than 8 seconds. After 8 seconds, CAL is displayed, then release it.

Note: After button release CAL will be displayed with a heading. The compass is now de-calibrated and enters the Initial AutoCal Mode.

2. Drive the vehicle in a tight circle

in a magnetically clean area such as an open parking lot. Drive at a rate not faster than 15 seconds per circle 5 mph (8km/h).

Note: Look for a parking lot away from buildings, light posts, manhole covers, sewer and drainage grates and other metallic objects. Some magnetic objects may be hidden underground. Look for signs of underground utilities, water mains or other industrial structures. The parking lot should be level and have a smooth surface. Blacktop is preferred over cement as a cement surface often contains iron reinforcing bars or metallic mesh that could interfere with the calibration process.

• The CAL indicator will turn off when the calibration process is complete, leaving the compass heading on the display.

Note: This process normally takes about 1 if magnetic noise is present or if the circles are driven too fast.

⁄2circles but may take longer

SLIDING DOOR OPERATION

Manual door operation

If equipped with a Power Sliding Door (PSD), turn the Power Door Lockout control on the overhead console to the OFF position. Refer to the Disabling power operation of the PSD section in this chapter for more information.

Note: Before unlatching the left side door, verify that the fuel fill door is closed. The left hand door will not open if the fuel door is open.

Slide the door carefully in a controlled manner to the full open position. At the end of travel, firmly push the door against the bump stop to engage the hold open mechanism to restrain the door. When operating the door on a gradient, special care should be taken to manually control the opening and closing speed of the door.

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If the door is allowed to slide open or closed unrestrained, personal injury or damage to the door could result.

When closing the sliding door, keep the head, hands and other body parts of vehicle occupants out of the path of the closing door. Slide the door closed in a careful, controlled manner.

When closing the sliding doors, you should verify they are free of

obstructions and ensure that children and/or pets are not in the proximity of the sliding door openings. Injury could result if body parts are caught or pinched in an uncontrolled sliding door.

Manual door operation when vehicle is stopped or parked on a downhill grade

In some cases it may be necessary to have someone hold the door while rear seat passengers are entering or exiting the vehicle. The hold open mechanism will restrain the door open when the vehicle is parked on moderate downhill grades. On more severe grades,

the operator should ensure that the open door is stable and secure against the stop, before allowing passengers to enter or exit the vehicle or before loading/unloading cargo.

Do not operate vehicle with the door in the open position.

Abrupt vehicle acceleration or deceleration could cause the door to move suddenly and could result in personal injury or damage to the door.

If the vehicle is parked on a downhill grade, the door could slam

shut and could result in injury or damage to the door. Ensure that the open door is secure against the stop before allowing passengers to enter or exit the vehicle.

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Power Sliding Door (PSD) (if equipped)

With this option, you can open and close the sliding door(s) with the following controls inside your vehicle.

• overhead console button

• remote entry transmitter button

• second row passenger control switch

• inside and outside release handle

Opening and closing the PSD

The PSD will operate without the key in the ignition. The transaxle must be in PARK to open the PSD, when the key is in the ignition and turned to the ON position.

The sliding door must be unlocked for the PSD to power open from the rear trim switches and the inside or outside PSD handles. The fuel filler door must be closed in order to avoid damage to it when the left sliding door is opened.

The Power Door Lockout Control is located in the overhead console. With the control in the OFF position, power operation is disabled from both PSD handles and from both second row passenger switches. The overhead console switch and remote entry transmitter will operate the power doors regardless of the position of the lockout switch.

When opening or closing the sliding doors, you should verify

they are free of obstructions and ensure that children and/or pets are not in the proximity of the sliding door openings. Injury could result if body parts are caught or pinched in an uncontrolled sliding door.

To power open or close the PSD from the Overhead console:

Push and release the overhead console right or left hand control. Pressing this control will also simultaneously unlock all doors.

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To power open or close the PSD from the second row passenger control switch:

• Ensure that the PSD is unlocked, using the remote entry transmitter or power door unlock. Refer to Remote Entry System in the Locks and security chapter.

• Push and release the right or left hand second row passenger control. The control(s) are located on the trim panel in front of the sliding door.

To power open the PSD with the inside or outside release handle:

• Ensure that the PSD is unlocked, using the remote entry transmitter or power door unlock. Refer to Remote Entry System in the Locks and security chapter.

• Manually pull the inside or outside sliding door handle to engage the power assist feature. Release the handle as soon as the PSD begins to power open.

To power close the PSD with the inside or outside release handle:

• Manually pull the door about 6 inches in the desired direction of travel. The power door assist will take over and complete the open or close operation.

Pressing any of the switches, overhead console, second row passenger, or remote entry transmitter while the door is moving will cause the door to either reverse direction or stop depending on the position and direction of movement of the door.

To power open or close the PSD with the remote entry transmitter:

Refer to the Remote entry system section in this chapter. Operating the transmitter will also simultaneously unlock the doors.

Disabling PSD power operation

Pressing the Power Door Lockout Control to the OFF position prevents power operation of the PSD using the rear seat control(s), inside or outside handle or by manually moving the door. With the PSD rear controls disabled, the door(s) can be opened manually with the inside or outside handles. With the Power Door Lockout control in the OFF position, the overhead console right and left hand controls and the Remote Entry System remain functional. Disabling the PSD may be

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desirable to prevent power operation of the door by rear seat passengers or if manual operation of the door is desired or necessary when the vehicle is stopped or parked on a steep downhill grade.

Refer to the Manual operation of the sliding door section in this chapter for more information.

With the child safety lock engaged, the inside handle operation will always be disabled regardless of the position of the Power Door Lockout control. Refer to the Sliding door child safety lock section in this chapter for more information. The trim mounted rear seat control and the outside handle remain functional for power operation.

Safety/Obstructions

If anything obstructs the Power Sliding Door while it is power closing or opening, the door will automatically reverse or stop depending on the position of the door, provided it meets sufficient resistance.

Resetting the PSD

The power sliding door may operate incorrectly or not at all because of the following conditions:

• a low voltage or dead battery

• the door is left opened for more than 6 hours

• the battery is disconnected

• the PSD Passenger compartment fuse panel fuse (fuse #11) is

removed or blown. Refer to Fuses and relays in the Roadside Emergencies chapter.

If any of the above conditions has occurred, perform the following steps to reset the PSD so that electronics can relearn the open and closed positions:

1. Check to see if PSD is securely closed.

2. Make sure the gearshift is in (P) Park.

3. Push the PSD control on the overhead console to open the door.

4. Wait five (5) seconds and close the door by pressing the PSD control

on the overhead console.

5. Wait five (5) seconds and repeat Steps 3 and 4 then go on to Step 6.

6. Repeat Steps 3–5 for opposite door.

If the door still does not operate correctly:

7. Ensure the ignition is in the OFF position

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8. Remove the PSD fuse (fuse #11) from the passenger fuse panel and

leave it out for thirty (30) seconds. Refer to the chapter on Fuses and Relays. Refer to Fuses and relays in the Roadside emergencies chapter.

9. Reinstall the fuse and wait ten (10) seconds.

10. Repeat Steps 1–6 above.

If the door still does not operate correctly, see your dealer for service.

Sliding Door Child Safety Lock

Your vehicle is equipped with a sliding door child safety lock that helps prevent passengers from operating the sliding door by using the inside door handle, refer to the Childproof door locks in the Locks and security chapter.

To open the sliding door when the child safety lock is on:

• Unlock the sliding door and open the door from the outside.

• Press the right or left hand control on the overhead console or the remote to open the door.

• The second row passenger switch will still be functional to open the door. To prevent the second row passenger from operating the PSD, turn the Power Door Lockout control to the OFF position.

CENTER CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)

Your vehicle may be equipped with a utility compartment.

INSTRUMENT PANEL STORAGE COMPARTMENT

The storage compartment may be used to secure sunglasses or similar sized objects. Press the control to open the storage compartment.

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CLOCK (IF EQUIPPED)

Press the right (+) control to move the time display forwards.

Press the left (-) control to move the time display backwards.

AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)

Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not insert any other object in the power outlet as this will damage the outlet and blow the fuse. Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug. Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty.

Do not use the power point for operating the cigarette lighter element (if equipped).

To prevent the fuse from being blown, do not use the power point(s) over the vehicle capacity of 12 VDC/180W.

To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not use the power point longer than necessary when the engine is not running.

Always keep the power point caps closed when not being used.

There are up to three auxiliary power points in the following locations:

• Located on the instrument panel.

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• Located next to the second row seat.

• Located on the right trim panel in the rear cargo area.

Cigar/Cigarette lighter (if equipped)

Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter socket.

Do not hold the lighter in with your hand while it is heating, this will damage the lighter element and socket. The lighter will be released from its heating position when it is ready to be used.

Improper use of the lighter can cause damage not covered by your warranty.

POWER WINDOWS

Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and do not let children play with the power windows. They may seriously injure

themselves.

When closing the power windows, you should verify they are free of obstructions and ensure that children and/or pets are not in

the proximity of the window openings.

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Press and pull the window switches to open and close windows.

• Push down (to the first detent) and hold the switch to open.

• Pull up (to the first detent) and hold the switch to close.

One touch down

Allows the driver’s window to open fully without holding the control down. Push the switch completely down to the second detent and release quickly. The window will open fully. Momentarily press the switch to any position to stop the window operation.

Accessory delay

With accessory delay, the window switches and radio may be used for up to ten minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position or until any door or trunk is opened.

Power vent windows

Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and do not let children play with the power vent windows. They may seriously

injure themselves.

When closing the power vent windows, you should verify they are free of obstructions and ensure that children and/or pets are

not in the proximity of the window openings.

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The power vent windows are operated by a single switch located on the instrument panel. Press and hold the bottom of the switch to open or the top of the switch to close both vent windows.

A sound will be heard when opening and closing the vent windows. This is a normal noise that informs you the windows are operating.

AUTOMATIC DIMMING INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)

Your vehicle may be equipped with an inside rear view mirror with an auto-dimming function. The electronic day/night mirror will change from the normal (high reflective) state to the non-glare (darkened) state when bright lights (glare) reach the mirror. When the mirror detects bright light from behind the vehicle, it will automatically adjust (darken) to minimize glare.

The mirror will automatically return to the normal state whenever the vehicle is placed in R (Reverse) to ensure a bright clear view when backing up.

Do not block the sensor on the backside of the inside rear view mirror since this may impair proper mirror performance.

EXTERIOR MIRRORS

Power side view mirrors

To adjust your mirrors:

1. Rotate the control clockwise to

adjust the right mirror and rotate the control counterclockwise to adjust the left mirror.

2. Move the control in the direction

you wish to tilt the mirror.

3. Return to the center position to

lock mirrors in place.

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Heated outside mirrors (if equipped)

Both mirrors are heated automatically to remove ice, mist and fog when the rear window defrost is activated.

Do not remove ice from the mirrors with a scraper or attempt to readjust the mirror glass if it is frozen in place. These actions could cause damage to the glass and mirrors.

Signal indicator mirrors (if equipped)

When the turn signal is activated, the appropriate mirror will show a blinking yellow arrow. When the park lamps are on, the blinking arrow will be dimmer.

The arrow provides an additional warning to other drivers that your vehicle is about to turn.

When the sliding door is open, the indicator in the appropriate mirror will flash indicating people may be entering/exiting the vehicle.

Fold-away mirrors

Fold the side mirrors in carefully when driving through a narrow space, like an automatic car wash.

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POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)

The accelerator and brake pedal should only be adjusted when the vehicle is stopped and the gearshift lever is in the P (Park) position.

Press and hold the rocker control to adjust accelerator and brake pedal toward you or away from you.

The adjustment allows for approximately 2.8 inches (73 mm) of maximum travel.

Never adjust the accelerator and brake pedal with feet on the pedals while the vehicle is moving.

SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)

With speed control set, you can maintain a speed of 30 mph (48 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal. Speed control does not work at speeds below 30 mph (48 km/h).

If your vehicle is equipped with AdvanceTrac娂 system, the speed control will automatically disengage when the road conditions change. When driving conditions permit you can return to speed control by pressing RESUME on the speed control. For more information on the AdvanceTrac娂 system see AdvanceTrac娂 Stability Enhancement System section in the Driving chapter.

Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, slippery or unpaved.

Setting speed control

The controls for using your speed control are located on the steering wheel for your convenience.

1. Press the ON control and release

it.

2. Accelerate to the desired speed.

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3. Press the SET + control and

release it.

4. Take your foot off the accelerator

pedal.

5. The indicator

instrument cluster will turn on.

Note:

• Vehicle speed may vary momentarily when driving up and down a steep hill.

• If the vehicle speed increases above the set speed on a downhill, you may want to apply the brakes to reduce the speed.

• If the vehicle speed decreases more than 10 mph (16 km/h) below your set speed on an uphill, your speed control will disengage.

Disengaging speed control

To disengage the speed control:

• Depress the brake pedal

Disengaging the speed control will not erase previous set speed.

Resuming a set speed

Press the RESUME control and release it. This will automatically return the vehicle to the previously set speed. The RESUME control will not work if the vehicle speed is not faster than 30 mph (48 km/h).

light on the

Increasing speed while using speed control

There are two ways to set a higher speed:

• Press and hold the SET + control until you get to the desired speed, then release the control. You can also use the SET + control to operate the Tap-Up function. Press and release this control to increase the vehicle set speed in small amounts by 1 mph (1.6 km/h).

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• Use the accelerator pedal to get to the desired speed. When the vehicle reaches that speed press and release the SET + control.

Reducing speed while using speed control

There are two ways to reduce a set speed:

• Press and hold the CST - control until you get to the desired speed, then release the control. You can also use the CST control to operate the Tap-Down function. Press and release this control to decrease the vehicle set speed in small amounts by 1 mph (1.6 km/h).

• Depress the brake pedal until the desired vehicle speed is reached, press the SET + control.

Turning off speed control

There are two ways to turn off the speed control:

• Depress the brake pedal. This will not erase your vehicle’s previously set speed.

• Press the speed control OFF control.

Note: When you turn off the speed control or the ignition, your speed control set speed memory is erased.

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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)

Radio control features

• Press MEDIA to select AM, FM1, FM2, TAPE or CD (if equipped).

In Radio mode:

• Press SEEK to access the next/previous strong station.

In Tape mode:

• Press SEEK to listen to the next/previous selection on the tape.

In CD mode:

• Press SEEK to listen to the next/previous track on the disc.

In any mode:

• Press VOL up or down to adjust the volume.

• Press MUTE to mute the volume.

HOMELINK姞 WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

The HomeLink威 Wireless Control System, located on the driver’s visor, provides a convenient way to replace up to three hand-held transmitters with a single built-in device. This feature will learn the radio frequency codes of most transmitters to operate garage doors, entry gate operators, security systems, entry door locks, and home or office lighting.

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When programming your HomeLink威 Wireless Control System to a garage door or gate, be sure that people and objects are out of

the way to prevent potential harm or damage.

Do not use the HomeLink威 Wireless Control System with any garage door opener that lacks safety stop and reverse features as required by U.S. federal safety standards (this includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982). A garage door which cannot detect an object, signaling the door to stop and reverse, does not meet current U.S. federal safety standards. For more information, contact HomeLink威 at: www.homelink.com or 1–800–355–3515.

Retain the original transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as for future programming procedures (i.e. new HomeLink威 equipped vehicle purchase). It is also suggested that upon the sale of the vehicle, the programmed Homelink威 buttons be erased for security purposes, refer to Programming in this section.

Programming

Do not program HomeLink威 with the vehicle parked in the garage.

Note: Your vehicle may require the ignition switch to be turned to the

ACC position for programming and/or operation of the HomeLink威.Itis also recommended that a new battery be placed in the hand-held transmitter of the device being programmed to HomeLink威 for quicker training and accurate transmission of the radio-frequency signal.

1. Press and hold the two outside

buttons releasing only when the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds. Do not repeat Step 1 to program additional hand-held transmitters to the remaining two HomeLink威 buttons. This will erase previously programmed hand-held transmitter signals into HomeLink威.

2. Position the end of your

hand-held transmitter 1–3 inches (2–8 cm) away from the HomeLink威 button you wish to program (located on your visor) while keeping the indicator light in view.

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3. Simultaneously press and hold

both the HomeLink威 and hand-held transmitter button. Do not release

the buttons until Step 4 has been completed.

Some entry gates and garage door openers may require you to replace Step 3 with procedures noted in the “Gate Operator and Canadian Programming” in this section for Canadian residents.

4. The indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly. Release both

buttons when the indicator light flashes rapidly. (The rapid flashing light indicates acceptance of the hand-held transmitters’ radio frequency signals.)

5. Press and hold the just-trained HomeLink威 button and observe the

indicator light. If the light is constant, programming is complete and your device should activate when the HomeLink威 button is pressed and released. Note: To program the remaining two HomeLink威 buttons, begin with Step 2 in the “Programming” section — do not repeat Step 1.

Note: If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds and then turns to a continuous red, proceed with Steps 6 through 8 to complete programming of a rolling code equipped device.

6. At the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit) in the garage,

locate the “learn” or “smart” button (usually near where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the unit).

7. Press and release the “learn” or “smart” button. (The name and color

of the button may vary by manufacturer.) Note: There are 30 seconds in which to initiate Step 8.

8. Return to the vehicle and firmly press, hold for two seconds and

release the HomeLink威 button. Repeat the press/hold/release sequence again, and, depending on the brand of the garage door opener (or other rolling code equipped device), repeat this sequence a third time to complete the programming.

HomeLink威 should now activate your rolling code equipped device. To program additional HomeLink威 buttons begin with Step 2 in the “Programming” section. For questions or comments, please contact HomeLink at www.homelink.com or 1–800–355–3515.

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Gate Operator & Canadian Programming

During programming, your hand-held transmitter may automatically stop transmitting — not allowing enough time for HomeLink威 to accept the signal from the hand-held transmitter.

After completing Steps 1 and 2 outlined in the “Programming” section, replace Step 3 with the following:

Note: If programming a garage door opener or gate operator, it is advised to unplug the device during the “cycling” process to prevent overheating.

• Continue to press and hold the HomeLink威 button (note Step 3 in the “Programming” section) while you press and release — every two seconds (“cycle”) your hand-held transmitter until the frequency signal has been accepted by the HomeLink威. The indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly after HomeLink威 accepts the radio frequency signal.

• Proceed with Step 4 in the “Programming” section.

Operating the HomeLink姞 Wireless Control System

To operate, simply press and release the appropriate HomeLink威 button. Activation will now occur for the trained product (garage door, gate operator, security system, entry door lock, or home or office lighting etc.). For convenience, the hand-held transmitter of the device may also be used at any time. In the event that there are still programming difficulties, contact HomeLink威 at www.homelink.com or

1–800–355–3515.

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Erasing HomeLink姞 buttons

To erase the three programmed buttons (individual buttons cannot be erased):

• Press and hold the two outer HomeLink威 buttons until the indicator light begins to flash-after 20 seconds. Release both buttons. Do not hold for longer that 30 seconds.

HomeLink威 is now in the train (or learning) mode and can be programmed at any time beginning with Step 2inthe“Programming” section.

Reprogramming a single HomeLink姞 button

To program a device to HomeLink威 using a HomeLink威 button previously trained, follow these steps:

1. Press and hold the desired HomeLink威 button. Do NOT release the

button.

2. The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds. Without

releasing the HomeLink威 button, follow Step 2 in the “Programming” section.

For questions or comments, contact HomeLink威 at www.homelink.com or 1–800–355–3515.

MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)

With the ignition in the ON position, the message center, located on your instrument cluster, displays important vehicle information through a constant monitor of vehicle systems. You may select display features on the message center for a display of status preceded by a brief indicator chime. The system will also notify you of potential vehicle problems with a display of system warnings followed by an indicator chime.

Selectable features

Reset

Press this control to select and reset functions shown in the INFO menu and SETUP menu.

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Info menu

This control displays the following options:

• Odometer

• Distance to Empty

• Trip Odometer

• Average Fuel Economy

• Trip Elapsed Drive Time

• Display On/Off (top two lines)

Odometer/Trip Odometer

Refer to Gauges in the Instrument Cluster chapter.

Distance to empty (DTE)

Selecting this function from the INFO menu estimates approximately how far you can drive with the fuel remaining in your tank under normal driving conditions. Remember to turn the ignition OFF when refueling to allow this feature to correctly detect the added fuel.

DTE is calculated using a running average fuel economy, which is based on your recent driving history of 500 miles (800 km). This value is not the same as the average fuel economy display. The running average fuel economy is reinitialized to a factory default value if the battery is disconnected.

Average Fuel Economy (AFE)

Select this function from the INFO menu to display your average fuel economy in 100 miles/gallon or liters/100 km.

If you calculate your average fuel economy by dividing gallons of fuel used by 100 miles traveled (kilometers traveled by liters used), your figure may be different than displayed for the following reasons:

• your vehicle was not perfectly level during fill-up

• differences in the automatic shut-off points on the fuel pumps at

service stations

INFO

SETUP

RESET

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• variations in top-off procedure from one fill-up to another

• rounding of the displayed values to the nearest 0.1 gallon (liter)

1. Drive the vehicle at least 5 miles (8 km) with the speed control

system engaged to display a stabilized average.

2. Record the highway fuel economy for future reference.

It is important to press the RESET control after setting the speed control to get accurate highway fuel economy readings.

Trip elapsed drive time

Select this function from the INFO menu to display your trip elapsed drive time. When selected the display will accumulate when the key is in the ON position.

1. Press the INFO control until the

message center display shows the TRIP TIME XX:XX:XX.

2. Hold the RESET control down for two seconds to clear display.

Display on/off

Select this function from the INFO menu to turn the upper two lines of the message center display OFF or ON.

Setup menu

Press this control for the following displays:

• Language

• Units (English/Metric)

• System Check

INFO

SETUP

RESET

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Language

1. Select this function from the

SETUP menu for the current language to be displayed.

2. Pressing the RESET control

cycles the message center through each of the language choices.

3. Press and hold the RESET

control for 2 seconds to set the language choice.

Units (English/Metric)

1. Select this function from the

SETUP menu for the current units to be displayed.

2. Press the RESET control to

change from English to Metric.

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System check

Selecting this function from the SETUP menu causes the message center to cycle through each of the systems being monitored. For each of the monitored systems, the message center will indicate a warning message for three seconds when there is a malfunction.

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Pressing the RESET control cycles the message center through each of the systems being monitored and will display the following only when

there is a malfunction.

1. Oil life in XX%

2. Charging system

3. Washer fluid level

4. Brake fluid level

5. Liftgate status

6. Exterior lamps status

7. Traction Control娂 status

8. Tire pressure monitoring system

9. Fuel level status (hold to reset to relearn)

10. Distance to empty

System warnings

System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in your vehicle’s operating systems.

In the event of a multiple warning situation, the message center will cycle the display to show all warnings by displaying each one for 4 seconds.

The message center will display the last selected feature if there are no more warning messages. This allows you to use the full functionality of the message center after you acknowledge the warning by pressing the RESET control and clearing the warning message.

Warning messages that have been reset are divided into three categories:

• They will reappear on the display ten minutes from the reset.

• They will not reappear until an ignition OFF-ON cycle has been

completed.

• Warning returns upon another event.

This acts as a reminder that these warning conditions still exist within the vehicle.

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Warning display Status

Driver’s door ajar Warning cannot be reset Passenger door ajar Left rear door ajar Right rear door ajar Park brake set Warning returns after 10 minutes Check brake system Liftgate ajar Warning returns after the ignition key Check left park lamp Check right park lamp Check left headlamp Check right headlamp Check left turn lamp Washer fluid low Check right turn lamp Low fuel level Change oil soon Low tire pressure Tire pressure monitor fault Tire pressure sensor fault Check brake lamps

DRIVER’S DOOR AJAR. Displayed when the driver’s door is not completely closed.

PASSENGER DOOR AJAR. Displayed when the passenger side door is not completely closed.

LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR. Displayed when the driver’s rear door is not completely closed.

RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR. Displayed when the passenger side rear door is not completely closed.

LIFTGATE AJAR. Displayed when the liftgate is not completely closed. PARK BRAKE SET. Displayed when the manual park brake is set. If

the warning stays on after the park brake is released, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM. Displayed when the braking system is not operating properly. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.

is turned from OFF to ON

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CHECK BRAKE LAMPS. Displayed when the brake lamps are activated and at least one is burned out. Check the lamps as soon as possible and have the burned out lamp replaced. The center high-mount brakelamp is not monitored.

CHECK LEFT OR RIGHT HEADLAMPS. Displayed when the headlamps are activated and at least one is burned out. Check the lamps as soon as possible and have the burned out lamp replaced. Refer to Replacing headlamp bulbs in the Lights chapter.

CHECK LEFT OR RIGHT PARK LAMPS. Displayed when the park lamps are activated and at least one is burned out. Check the lamps as soon as possible and have the burned out lamp replaced.

CHECK LEFT OR RIGHT TURN LAMPS. Displayed when the turn signals are activated and at least one is burned out. Check the lamps as soon as safely possible and have the burned out lamp replaced.

LOW TIRE PRESSURE. Displayed when one or more tires on your vehicle have low tire pressure. Refer to Inflating Your Tires in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter.

TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR FAULT. Displayed when the Tire Pressure Monitoring System is malfunctioning. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, have the system inspected by your authorized dealer.

TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR FAULT. Displayed when a tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning, or your spare tire is in use. For more information on how the system operates under these conditions, refer to

Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. If the warning stays on or continues to

come on, have the system inspected by your authorized dealer TURN SIGNAL ON REMINDER. Displayed when the turn signal is

activated and the vehicle is driven more that 0.8 km (1/2 mile). LOW FUEL LEVEL. Displayed when the fuel level in the fuel tank is at

or near empty. WASHER FLUID LOW. Indicates the washer fluid reservoir is less than

one quarter full. Check the washer fluid level. Refer to Windshield washer fluid in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.

CHANGE OIL SOON. Displayed when the engine oil life remaining is 5 percent or less. When oil life left is between 5% and 0%, the CHANGE OIL SOON message will be displayed. When oil life left reaches 0%, the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message will be displayed.

An oil change is required whenever indicated by the message center. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS.

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To reset the oil monitoring system to 100% after each oil change [approximately 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 180 days] perform the following:

1. Press the SETUP control to

access the System Check function.

2. Press and release the RESET

control to display “OIL LIFE XX% HOLD RESET NEW”.

3. Press and hold the RESET

control for 2 seconds to display “IF NEW OIL HOLD RESET”.

4. Press and hold the RESET

control to display “OIL LIFE SET TO 100%”. Your oil life is now reset.

To reset the oil monitoring system to your personalized oil life %:

1. Press the SETUP control to

access the System Check function.

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2. Press and release the RESET

control to display “OIL LIFE XX% HOLD RESET NEW”.

3. Press and hold the RESET

control for 2 seconds to display “IF NEW OIL HOLD RESET”.

4. Release the RESET control

momentarily, then press RESET and SETUP controls at the same time to activate a service mode which will display “OIL LIFE XX% RESET TO ALTER”.

5. Press RESET until you find your personalized OIL LIFE XX%.

6. With your personalized OIL LIFE XX% displayed, press SETUP to

continue the system check.

DATA ERR. These messages indicate improper operation of the vehicle network communication between electronic modules.

• Fuel Computer

• Oil life

• Charging system

• Door sensor

• Liftgate sensor

• Exterior lamps

• Traction control

• Washer fluid

• Brake Fluid

Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible if these messages occur on a regular basis.

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POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT (IF EQUIPPED)

Do not install additional floor mats on top of the factory installed floor mats as they may interfere with the accelerator or the

brake pedals.

To install floor mats that have a retention post:

Position the floor mat so that the eyelet is over the pointed end of the retention post and rotate forward to lock in. Make sure that the mat does not interfere with the operation of the accelerator or the brake pedal. To remove the floor mat, reverse the installation procedure.

LIFTGATE

Unlock the liftgate (but not release it) with the power door lock system and remote entry transmitter.

To open the liftgate, pull the liftgate handle rearward.

• Do not open the liftgate in a garage or other enclosed area with a low ceiling. If the liftgate is opened, the liftgate could be damaged against a low ceiling.

• Do not leave the liftgate open while driving. Doing so could cause serious damage to the liftgate and its components as well as allowing carbon monoxide to enter the vehicle.

Make sure that the liftgate door is closed to prevent exhaust

fumes from being drawn into the vehicle. This will also prevent passengers and cargo from falling out. If you must drive with the liftgate door open, keep the vents open so outside air comes into the vehicle.

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POWER LIFTGATE (PLG) (IF EQUIPPED)

With this option, you can power open or close the liftgate with the provided controls.

• overhead console button

• remote entry transmitter button

• outside release handle

• liftgate trim-mounted switch (closing)

Opening and Closing the PLG:

The PLG controls will operate without having the key in the ignition. The transaxle must be in PARK to power operate the PLG, when the key is in the ignition and turned to the ON position. When the liftgate is being power closed, a chime will sound three times before the liftgate begins to power close. A single chime indicates a problem with the close request. A faster chime indicates there is an excessive load on the liftgate (snow, bike rack, etc.) or a possible strut malfunction. If the excessive load is removed and you still have a faster chime, have the system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer.

WARNING: Make sure all persons are clear of the power liftgate

area before using the power liftgate controls to open or close the liftgate.

Keep the keys out of the reach of children. Do not allow children

to play on or near an open or moving power liftgate.

Exercise care, when power opening or closing the PLG in a garage or other enclosed area with a low ceiling or close to a wall/garage door. The PLG could be damaged from the contact.

Do not attempt to manually force the PLG to travel faster than the power system will permit.

When power operating the PLG at temperatures below 32° F (0° C), the PLG may stop about 5 inches (12.7 cm) from the full open position. The PLG can be fully opened by pushing it upward to the maximum open position.

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The Power Door Lockout Control is located in the overhead console. With the control in the OFF position, power operation is disabled from the liftgate handle and from the liftgate trim switch. The overhead console switch and remote entry transmitter will operate the liftgate regardless of the position of the lockout switch.

To power open or close the PLG from the Overhead console:

1. Press and release the control to power open the PLG.

2. Press and release the control again to power the PLG closed.

To power open or close the PLG with the Remote entry transmitter:

1. Press this control twice within three seconds to power open the PLG. The interior lamps will illuminate.

2. Press this control another two times within three seconds to close the PLG and turn off the interior lights.

Refer to Remote Entry System in the Locks and Security chapter.

To power open the PLG with outside release handle:

1. Ensure that the Power Door Lockout Control in the overhead console is ON.

2. Ensure that the PLG is unlocked, using the remote entry transmitter or power door unlock. Refer to

Remote Entry System in the Locks and security chapter.

3. Pull up on the liftgate handle to engage the power assist feature. Release the handle as soon as the PLG begins to power open.

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Note: Continued force applied after unlatching may activate the obstacle detection feature and stop the power system. For the best performance allow the power system to open the PLG after releasing the handle.

To power close the PLG from the liftgate trim switch:

1. Ensure the Power Door Lockout Control is in the ON position.

2. Press and release the control on the bottom of the liftgate trim panel to engage the power assist feature. If a single chime is heard, check to be sure that the Power Door Lockout Switch is set to ON and that the transaxle is in Park.

To operate the PLG manually:

1. Disable the liftgate power function by placing the Power Door Lockout Control in the OFF position.

2. Open and close the liftgate as you would a standard liftgate. Note: In case of operation in extreme cold -40° F (-40° C), or on

extreme inclines, manual operation of the liftgate is suggested.

Safety/Obstructions

If anything obstructs the PLG while it is power opening or closing, the PLG will automatically reverse or stop depending on the position of the liftgate, provided it meets sufficient resistance. If the PLG encounters an obstacle while closing, the PLG will reverse to full open. Once the obstacle is removed, the PLG can be again closed under power. If the PLG encounters an obstacle while opening, the PLG will stop when it encounters a solid obstacle. Close the liftgate manually and remove the obstruction. Normal operation can then be resumed.

Resetting the PLG:

The power liftgate may not operate properly if any of the following conditions occur:

• a low voltage or dead battery

• disconnected battery

• the liftgate has been left open or unlatched for more than six (6)

hours

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If any of these conditions occur, the PLG must be reset. To reset the PLG:

1. Manually close and fully latch the liftgate.

2. Power open the liftgate by using the remote entry transmitter or overhead console button.

3. Once the liftgate is fully open, close the liftgate using the power switch on the liftgate, remote entry transmitter or overhead console button.

Liftgate ajar signal

If the liftgate is not fully latched, you will receive a “LIFTGATE AJAR” message on the instrument panel. If you see this message, check the liftgate to ensure it is fully latched.

Make sure the liftgate is closed to prevent exhaust fumes from

being drawn into the vehicle. If you must drive with the liftgate open, keep the climate control vents open so that fresh outside air circulates through the vehicle.

CARGO AREA FEATURES

Cargo net (if equipped)

The cargo pouch net secures lightweight objects in the cargo area. Attach the net to the anchors provided. Do not put more than 50 lbs. (22 kg) in the net.

The cargo net is not

designed to restrain objects during a collision or heavy braking.

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Utility hooks

The utility hooks can be used to hang small items. Do not hang more than 20 lb. (12 kg) on each of the hooks. The hooks are not designed to restrain objects during a collision.

LUGGAGE RACK (IF EQUIPPED)

Maximum load is 125 lbs (57 kg) on the roof rack structure, or 100 lbs (45 kg) on the roof panel, evenly distributed. If it is not possible to distribute the load, position it as far rearward as possible.

To adjust the cross-bar (if equipped) position:

1. Loosen the thumbwheel at both ends of the cross-bar (both cross-bars are adjustable).

2. Slide the cross-bar to the desired location.

3. Tighten the thumbwheel at both ends of the cross-bar.

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To remove the cross-bar assembly (if equipped):

1. Remove rear support covers from the rear rails. Place a small object into the pin holes and slide the cover out towards the rear of the vehicle.

2. Loosen the thumbwheel at both ends of the cross-bar and slide the cross-bar towards the rear of the vehicle.

3. De-press the metal retention clip located in the inner rail channel on both sides, and slide the crossbar out simultaneously.

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To reinstall the cross-bar assembly (if equipped):

1. Slide the cross-bar into the rail track with the arrow facing towards the front of the vehicle. Slide the bar forward passed the retaining clip.

2. Firmly tighten the thumbscrews at both ends of the cross-bar.

3. Install both support covers by sliding the covers back into the channel and pushing gently into place.

Note: When the cross-bars are not in use, remove or move the cross-bars to the back of the roof rack for optimum wind noise.

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KEYS

The key operates all locks on your vehicle. In case of loss, replacement keys are available from your dealer.

You should always carry a second key with you in a safe place in case you require it in an emergency.

Refer to the SecuriLock娂 passive anti-theft system section in this chapter for more information.

POWER DOOR LOCKS

Press the top portion of the control to unlock all doors and the bottom portion to lock all doors. Note: When the perimeter alarm is armed, the power door locks “inhibit” state is enabled and this switch is disabled.

Memory lock

If you lock your doors with the power lock switch, the keyless entry system or the remote entry transmitter while the sliding door is open, the door will automatically lock after it is closed.

Smart locks (if equipped)

This feature prevents you from locking yourself out of the vehicle if your key is still in the ignition.

When you open the driver’s door and you lock the vehicle with the power door lock control, all the doors will lock, then the driver’s door will automatically unlock reminding you that your key is still in the ignition.

The vehicle can still be locked, with the key in the ignition, using the manual lock button on the door, locking the driver’s door with a key, by simultaneously pressing button 7 • 8 and the 9 • 0 controls on the remote entry keypad (if equipped), or using the lock button on the remote entry transmitter (if equipped).

Unlocking the liftgate during a battery failure

In the event of a vehicle power failure affecting the liftgate latch, the liftgate can be unlocked manually.

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1. Locate the liftgate trim access panel in the center of the liftgate.

2. Using your key, a small screwdriver or knife, pry off the access panel.

3. Using your key, a small screwdriver or knife, poke or cut a hole in the liftgate door foam as large as the access window and move the lock/unlock lever accordingly:

• For vehicles without power liftgate, pull the lock/unlock lever to the right (drivers side).

• For vehicles with power liftgate, pull the lock/unlock lever toward you (toward the front of the vehicle).

Once the lock/unlock lever has been moved, you can open the liftgate from the outside liftgate handle.

Autolock

This feature automatically locks all vehicle doors when:

• all doors are closed,

• the ignition is in the 4 (ON) position,

• the brake is pressed before reaching 5 mph (8 km/h), and

• the vehicle increases to more than 5 mph (8 km/h).

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Relock

The autolock feature repeats when:

• an “autolock” occurrence has already taken place,

• the brake is depressed while vehicle speed is less than 5 mph

(8 km/h),

• all vehicle doors become closed again, and

• the vehicle increases to more than 5 mph (8 km/h).

Deactivating/activating the autolock feature

The autolock feature can be enabled or disabled by the keyless entry keypad (if equipped) on your door, driver configuration mode or by your authorized dealer.

Deactivating/reactivating the autolock feature using the keypad (if equipped)

Your vehicle comes with the autolock feature activated. To deactivate/reactivate this feature:

1. Turn the ignition to the 3 (OFF) position.

2. Close all the doors.

3. Enter the 5-digit entry code.

4. Press and hold the 7 • 8. While holding the 7 • 8, press the 3 • 4.

5. Release the 3 • 4.

6. Release the 7 • 8.

The horn will chirp once when the system has been successfully deactivated.

The horn will chirp twice (one short and one long chirp) when the system has been successfully reactivated.

To deactivate/reactivate the autolock feature using the power door unlock control

You must close all the vehicle doors and complete Steps 1-7 within 30 seconds or the procedure will have to be repeated. If the procedure needs to be repeated, you must wait 30 seconds.

1. Turn the ignition key to the 4 (ON) position.

2. Press the power door unlock control three times.

3. Turn the ignition key from the 4 (ON) position to the 3 (OFF)

position.

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4. Press the power door unlock control three times.

5. Turn the ignition back to the 4 (ON) position. The horn will chirp.

6. Press the unlock control, then press the lock control. The horn will

chirp once if autolock was deactivated or twice (one short and one long chirp) if autolock was activated.

7. Turn the ignition to the 3 (OFF) position. The horn will chirp once to

confirm the procedure is complete.

CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS

• When these locks are set, the sliding doors cannot be opened with the inside handle.

• The sliding doors can be opened from the outside when the doors are unlocked.

The childproof lock controls are located on front edge of each sliding door and must be set separately for each door. Setting the lock for one door will not automatically set the lock for both doors.

• Move lock control up to engage the childproof lock feature.

• Move control down to disengage childproof lock feature.

If your vehicle is equipped with power sliding door(s), refer to the Power sliding door section of this chapter for more information on how the childproof locks operate with this system.

REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

The typical operating range for your remote entry transmitter is approximately 33 feet (10 meters). A decrease in operating range could be caused by:

• weather conditions,

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• nearby radio towers,

• structures around the vehicle, or

• other vehicles parked next to your vehicle.

• 3–button remote

• 5–button remote

• 6–button remote

Locks and Security

The remote entry system allows you to:

• lock or unlock all vehicle doors and liftgate without a key.

• unlock/open a driver’s side power sliding door and/or passenger side

power sliding door (if equipped).

• unlock/open the power liftgate (PLG) (if equipped).

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• activate the personal alarm.

• arm and disarm the perimeter anti-theft system (if equipped).

If there are problems with the remote entry system, make sure to take ALL remote entry transmitters with you to the authorized dealer in order to aid in troubleshooting the problem.

Unlocking the doors

1. Press and release to unlock the driver’s door. Note: The interior

lamps will illuminate and the anti-theft system (if equipped) will disarm.

2. Press

and the liftgate.

Opening/closing power sliding doors (if equipped)

• 5–button remote

and release again within three seconds to unlock all doors

• 6–button remote

• Press this control twice within three seconds to open the power

sliding door. The interior lamps will illuminate.

• Press this control another two times within three seconds to close the power sliding door and turn off the interior lights.

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