Ford Mountaineer 2002 User Manual

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Contents

Before driving

Introduction 2

Instrumentation 6

Controls and features 31

Seating and safety restraints 120

Starting and driving

Starting 169

Driving 174

Roadside emergencies 204

Servicing

Maintenance and care 229

Capacities and specifications 282

Customer assistance 291

Reporting safety defects 303

Index 304

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Introduction

The following warning may be required by California law:

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.

ICONS

Indicates a safety alert. Read the following section on Warnings.

Indicates vehicle information related to recycling and other environmental concerns will follow.

Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards protecting the environment.

Indicates a message regarding child safety restraints. Refer to Seating and safety restraints for more information.

Indicates that this Owner Guide contains information on this subject. Please refer to the Index to locate the appropriate section which will provide you more information.

WARNINGS

Warnings provide information which may reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possible damage to others, your vehicle and its equipment.

Introduction

BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE

There are no particular guidelines for breaking-in your vehicle. During the first 1,600 km (1,000 miles) of driving, vary speeds frequently. This is recommended to give the moving parts a chance to break in.

INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDE

The information found in this guide was in effect at the time of printing. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation.

EMISSION WARRANTY

The New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes Bumper-to-Bumper Coverage, Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel Engine Coverage. In addition, your vehicle is eligible for Emissions Defect and Emissions Performance Warranties. For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered, refer to the Warranty Guide that is provided to you along with your Owner’s Guide.

SPECIAL NOTICES

Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles

Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than

other types of vehicles.

Before you drive your vehicle, please read this Owner’s Guide carefully. Your vehicle is not a passenger car. As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control, vehicle rollover, personal injury or death.

Be sure to read Driving off road in the Driving chapter.

Using your vehicle with a snowplow

Do not use this vehicle for snowplowing.

Using your vehicle as an ambulance

Do not use this vehicle as an ambulance.

Your vehicle is not equipped with the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package.

Introduction

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

Vehicle Symbol Glossary

Safety Alert

Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front

Air Bag-Side Child Seat

Child Seat Installation Warning

Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System

Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based

AdvanceTrac Master Lighting Switch

Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front

Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset

See Owner’s Guide

Child Seat Tether Anchorage

Traction Control

Windshield Wash/Wipe

Rear Window Defrost/Demist

Windshield Defrost/Demist

Power Windows Front/Rear

Vehicle Symbol Glossary

Introduction

Power Window Lockout

Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock

Interior Luggage Compartment Release

Panic Alarm

Symbol

Engine Oil Engine Coolant

Engine Coolant Temperature

Battery

Do Not Open When Hot

Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks

Battery Acid Explosive Gas

Fan Warning Power Steering Fluid

Maintain Correct Fluid Level

Engine Air Filter

MAX

MIN

Emission System

Passenger Compartment Air Filter

Jack Check fuel cap

Low tire warning

Instrumentation

Windshield wiper/washer

Headlamp control

(pg. 31)

control

(pg. 83)

Instrument cluster

(pg. 8)

Turn signal lever

(pg. 77)

Instrument panel dimmer

control

(pg. 32)

Reverse sensing system*

(pg. 33)

* if equipped

Speed control

(pg. 78)

Driver air bag

(pg. 149)

Steering wheel controls*

(pg. 84)

Instrumentation

Gearshift (includes

overdrive button)

(pg. 183)

O/D OFF

TRIP

Message center*

(pg. 19)

A F

T U

N E

EXT

F C

AUTO

OFF

M M

456

A/C

DUAL

Audio system

(pg. 54)

Power adjustable foot

pedals

(pg. 33)

Climate control system

(pg. 36)

Instrumentation

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES

Standard instrument cluster

CHECK

GAGE

DOOR

BRAKE

AJAR

CHECK

LOW

FUEL

WASH

CAP

Optional instrument cluster

HI TEMP

LOW OIL

BRAKE

O/D OFF

SERVICE ENGINE

SOON

TRIP

O/D

OFF

SERVICE ENGINE

SOON

Instrumentation

Service engine soon

Illuminates briefly to ensure the system is functional. If it comes on after the engine is started, one of the engine’s emission control systems may be malfunctioning. The light may illuminate without a driveability concern being noted. The vehicle will usually be drivable and will not require towing.

Light turns on solid:

Temporary malfunctions may cause the light to illuminate. Examples are:

1. The vehicle has run out of fuel.

2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel.

3. The fuel cap may not have been properly installed and securely tightened.

These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank with high quality fuel of the recommended octane and/or properly installing and securely tightening the fuel cap. After three driving cycles without these or any other temporary malfunctions present, the light should turn off. (A driving cycle consists of a cold engine startup followed by mixed city/highway driving.) No additional vehicle service is required.

If the light remains on, have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity.

Light is blinking:

Engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter. You should drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity.

SERVICE

ENGINE

SOON

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.

Instrumentation

Check fuel cap (if equipped)

Illuminates when the fuel cap is not installed correctly. Check the fuel cap for proper installation. When the fuel filler cap is properly re-installed, the light(s) will turn off after a period of normal driving. Continuing to operate the vehicle with the fuel cap mis-installed can activate the Service Engine Soon/Check Engine warning light.

It may take a long period of time for the system to detect an improperly installed fuel filler cap.

For more information, refer to Fuel filler cap in the Maintenance and care chapter.

Air bag readiness

Illuminates to confirm that the air bags (front or side) are operational. If the light fails to illuminate, continues to flash or remains on, have the system serviced immediately.

Safety belt

Illuminates to remind you to fasten your safety belts. For more information, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter.

CHECK

FUEL

CAP

Brake system warning

To confirm the brake system warning light is functional, it will momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to the ON position (alternatively for some vehicles when the ignition is moved from the ON position to START position, the light will momentarily illuminate prior to reaching the START position). It also illuminates if the parking brake is engaged. If the brake system warning light does not illuminate as described, seek service immediately. Illumination after the parking brake is released indicates low brake fluid level or a brake system malfunction and the brake system should be serviced immediately by a qualified technician. Refer to Brakes in the Driving chapter for more information.

Instrumentation

Check gage (if equipped)

Illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is high, the engine oil pressure is low or the fuel gauge is at or near empty. Refer to Engine coolant temperature gauge, Engine oil pressure gauge or Fuel gauge in this chapter for more information.

Oil pressure/Engine coolant

Illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is above the normal range or the engine oil pressure is outside normal range. Check the engine oil and coolant level refer to Adding engine oil and Adding coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter.

Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

To confirm the anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light is functional it will momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to the ON position (alternatively for some vehicles when the ignition is moved from the ON position to the START position, the light will momentarily illuminate just prior to reaching the START position). If the light remains on, continues to flash or fails to illuminate, have the ABS serviced immediately. If the ABS light remains on, it means the anti-lock brake system has malfunctioned and is disabled, however, the normal brake system will still function unless the brake warning light also remains illuminated and parking brake is off. Refer to Brakes in the Driving chapter for more information.

CHECK

GAGE

ABS

Instrumentation

Turn signal

Illuminates when the turn signals or the hazard lights are turned on. If the lights stay on continuously or flash faster, check for a burned-out bulb.

High beams

Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on.

Low washer fluid (if equipped)

Illuminates when the windshield washer fluid is low.

Charging system

Illuminates when the battery is not charging properly.

AdvanceTrac姟 (if equipped)

Flashes when the AdvanceTrac娂 system is active. If the light remains on, have the system serviced immediately.

For more information, refer to the Driving chapter.

LOW

WASH

Door ajar

Illuminates when any door is open (or not fully closed).

DOOR

AJAR

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O/D off

Illuminates when the overdrive function has been turned OFF using the Transmission Control Switch (TCS) on the gearshift. If the light does not come on or the light flashes steadily, have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible, damage to the transmission could occur.

Speed control

Illuminates when the speed control is activated.

Seat belt warning chime

Sounds to remind you to fasten your seat belts.

BeltMinder姟 chime

Sounds intermittently to remind you to fasten your safety belts.

Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chime

Sounds when a malfunction in the supplemental restraint system (front or side airbags) has been detected. Have the supplemental restraint system inspected immediately.

O/D

OFF

Key-in-ignition warning chime

Sounds when the key is left in the ignition and the driver’s door is opened.

Headlamps on warning chime

Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the key is removed from the ignition and the driver’s door is opened.

Instrumentation

GAUGES

Standard instrument cluster gauges

CHECK

GAGE

DOOR

BRAKE

AJAR

CHECK

LOW

FUEL

CAP

WASH

Optional instrument cluster gauges

HI TEMP LOW OIL

BRAKE

O/D OFF

SERVICE ENGINE

SOON

TRIP

O/D OFF

SERVICE ENGINE

SOON

Speedometer

Indicates the current vehicle speed.

Instrumentation

Engine coolant temperature gauge

Indicates the temperature of the engine coolant. At normal operating temperature, the needle remains within the normal area (the indicated area between the “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 immediately and let the engine cool. Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter.

Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is

running or hot. Steam and scalding liquid from a hot cooling system can burn you badly.

This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant, not the coolant level. If the coolant is not at its proper level the gauge indication will not be accurate.

Odometer

Registers the total kilometers (miles) of the vehicle.

• Standard instrument cluster

TRIP

• Optional instrument cluster

Refer to Message Center in this section for information on how to switch the display from metric to English measurements.

Instrumentation

Trip odometer

Registers the kilometers (miles) of individual journeys.

• Standard instrument cluster

Press and release the SELECT/RESET button to toggle between the odometer and trip odometer display. Press and hold the button to reset.

• Optional instrument cluster

Press and release the TRIP/RESET button to toggle between the odometer and trip odometer display. Press and hold the button to reset.

Tachometer

Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute.

Driving with your tachometer pointer in the red zone may damage the engine.

TRIP

Battery voltage gauge

Indicates battery voltage. If the pointer moves and stays outside the normal operating range, have the vehicle’s electrical system checked as soon as possible.

Instrumentation

Engine oil pressure gauge

Indicates engine oil pressure. At normal operating temperature, the needle will be in the normal range (the area between the “L” and “H”); if the needle goes below the normal range, stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible and switch off the engine immediately. Check the oil level. Add oil if needed (refer to

Engine oil in the Maintenance and care chapter). If the oil level is correct, have your vehicle checked

at your dealership or by a qualified technician.

Fuel gauge

Displays approximately how much fuel is in the fuel tank. The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion or on a grade.

When refueling the vehicle from empty indication, the amount of fuel that can be added will be less than the advertised capacity due to the reserve fuel. The FUEL DOOR icon and arrow indicates which side of the vehicle the fuel filler door is located.

ELECTRONIC COMPASS/TEMPERATURE DISPLAY (IF EQUIPPED) OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE

The outside temperature display is contained in the instrument cluster and displays all the time. If equipped with the DEATC climate control system, the outside temperature will be displayed there.

To turn the display off or change the display from English to metric see your dealer.

Compass

The compass reading may be affected when you drive near large buildings, bridges, power lines and powerful broadcast antennas. Magnetic or metallic objects placed in, on or near the vehicle may also affect compass accuracy.

Instrumentation

Usually, when something affects the compass readings, the compass will correct itself after a few days of operating your vehicle in normal conditions. If the compass still appears to be inaccurate, a manual calibration may be necessary. Refer to Compass calibration

adjustment.

Most geographic areas (zones) have a magnetic north compass point that varies slightly from the northerly direction on maps. This variation is four degrees between adjacent zones and will become noticeable as the vehicle crosses multiple zones. A correct zone setting will eliminate this error. Refer to Compass zone adjustment.

Compass zone adjustment

1. Determine which magnetic zone you are in for your geographic location by referring to the zone map.

2. Turn ignition to the ON position.

3. Locate compass sensor mounted at base of mirror.

4. Insert a paperclip into the small hole on the bottom of the compass sensor or press the button on the top of the compass module until ZONE appears in the instrument cluster display.

5. Release pressure on the paperclip or button and then slowly press it down again.

6. Continue to press until ZONE appears in the instrument cluster display, then release. The display should show the current zone number.

7. Press until the desired zone number appears. The display will flash and then return to normal operation. The zone is now updated.

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Instrumentation

Compass calibration adjustment

Perform this adjustment in an open area free from steel structures and high voltage lines:

For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater/air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut.

1. Start the vehicle.

2. Locate compass sensor mounted at base of mirror.

3. Insert a paperclip into the small hole on the bottom of the compass sensor or press the button on the top of the compass module until ZONE appears in the instrument cluster display. Continue to hold down until ZONE disappears and CAL is displayed (approximately eight seconds) and release.

4. Drive the vehicle slowly (less than 5 km/h [3 mph]) in circles until CAL indicator turns off (4–5 complete circles).

5. The compass is now calibrated.

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 a long indicator chime.

Instrumentation

Selectable features

Reset

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

Info menu

This control displays the following control displays:

• Odometer/Compass

• Trip odometer/Odometer/Compass

• Average Fuel Economy

• Trip Elapsed Drive Time

• Distance to Empty

Odometer/Trip odometer

Refer to Gauges in this chapter.

Compass display

The compass reading may be affected when you drive near large buildings, bridges, power lines and powerful broadcast antenna. Magnetic or metallic objects placed in, on or near the vehicle may also affect compass accuracy.

adjustment.

Most geographic areas (zones) have a magnetic north compass point that varies slightly from the northerly direction on maps. This variation is four

Instrumentation

degrees between adjacent zones and will become noticeable as the vehicle crosses multiple zones. A correct zone setting will eliminate this error. Refer to Compass zone/calibration adjustment.

Compass zone/calibration adjustment

Perform this adjustment in an open area free from steel structures and high voltage lines.

For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater/air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut.

1. Turn ignition to the ON position.

2. Start the engine.

3. Determine your magnetic zone by referring to the zone map.

4. From Info menu, select the Compass/Odometer function. (Do not select Trip, DTE, or AFE. The top of the message center must be blank).

5. Press and hold the RESET and SETUP control until the message center display changes to show the current zone setting.

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6. Release the RESET AND SETUP control, then slowly press RESET down again.

7. Press the SETUP control repeatedly until the correct zone setting for your geographic location is displayed on the message center. To exit the zone setting mode press and release the RESET control.

8. Press the RESET control to start the compass calibration function.

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9. Slowly drive the vehicle in a circle (less than 5 km/h [3 mph]) until the CIRCLE SLOWLY TO CALIBRATE indicator changes to CALIBRATION COMPLETED. This will take up to three circles to complete calibration.

10. The compass is now calibrated.

Average fuel economy (AFE)

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

If you calculate your average fuel economy by dividing liters of fuel used by 100 kilometers traveled (miles traveled by gallons 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

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

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

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

Average fuel economy for FFV-equipped vehicles

Upon refueling, your vehicle must determine the percentage of Ethanol in the fuel. For the first several minutes, or few miles of driving, the message CALCULATING FUEL will appear in the message center. The correct fuel economy will appear within approximately five miles of driving.

Instrumentation

Trip elapsed drive time

Select this function from the INFO menu to display a timer.

To operate the Trip Elapsed Drive Time perform the following:

1. Press and release RESET in order to start the timer.

2. Press and release RESET to pause the timer.

3. Press and hold RESET for 2 seconds in order to reset the timer.

Distance to empty (DTE)

Selecting this function from the INFO menu will give you an estimate of how far you can drive with the fuel remaining in your tank under normal driving conditions. Remember to turn the ignition OFF when refueling your vehicle. Otherwise, the display will not show the addition of fuel for a few kilometers (miles).

The DTE function will display LOW FUEL LEVEL and sound a tone for 1 second when you have low fuel level indicated on the fuel gauge.

Setup menu

Press this control for the following displays:

• Autolock

• Easy Entry/Exit

• Autolamp Delay

• Language

• Units (English/Metric)

• System Check

• Oil Change

Instrumentation

Autolocks

1. Select this function from the SETUP control for the current display mode.

2. Press the RESET control to turn the autolocks ON or OFF.

Easy entry/exit

1. Select this function from the SETUP control for the current display mode.

2. Press the RESET control to turn the easy entry/exit feature ON or OFF. For more information refer to Memory Seat in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter.

Autolamp delay

1. Select this function from the SETUP control for the current display mode.

2. Press the RESET control to select the autolamp delay time.

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 to set the language choice.

Instrumentation

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.

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 either an OK message or a warning message for three seconds.

Pressing the RESET control cycles the message center through each of the systems being monitored.

The sequence of the system check report and how it appears in the message center is as follows:

1. FUEL LEVEL

2. WASHER FLUID LEVEL

3. OIL LIFE IN XX%

4. ENGINE TEMP

5. OIL PRESSURE

6. TIRE PRESSURE SYSTEM (if equipped)

7. BRAKE FLUID LEVEL

8. CHARGING SYSTEM

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 several 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.

Instrumentation

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

• They will reappear on the display every minute from the reset.

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

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

completed.

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

Warning display Status

Warning-tire very low (if equipped) Warning returns every

minute Check engine temperature Warning returns after 10 Transmission overheated Check transmission Low fuel level Check fuel cap Check charging system Low brake fluid level Low oil pressure Check tire pressure (if equipped) Warning returns after the Check spare tire pressure (if equipped) Tire pressure system fault (if equipped) Tire pressure sensor fault (if equipped) Check AdvanceTrac娂 (if equipped) Advtrac off t/c on (if equipped) Low washer fluid level Door ajar Change oil soon Oil change required

CHECK ENGINE TEMPERATURE. Displayed when the engine coolant is overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off the engine and let it cool. Check the coolant and coolant level. Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your dealer as soon as possible.

minutes

ignition key is turned from

OFF to ON.

Instrumentation

TRANSMISSION OVERHEATED. Indicates the transmission is overheating. This warning may appear when towing heavy loads or when driving in a low gear at a high speed for an extended period of time. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off the engine and let it cool. Refer to Transmission fluid in the Maintenance and care chapter. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your dealer for transmission service as soon as possible.

CHECK TRANSMISSION. Indicates the transmission is not operating properly. If this warning stays on, contact your dealer as soon as possible.

LOW FUEL LEVEL. Displayed as an early reminder of a low fuel condition.

CHECK FUEL CAP. Displayed when the fuel filler cap is not properly installed. Check the fuel filler cap for proper installation. Refer to Fuel filler cap in the Maintenance and care chapter.

CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM. Displayed when the electrical system is not maintaining proper voltage. If you are operating electrical accessories when the engine is idling at a low speed, turn off as many of the electrical loads as possible. If the warning stays on or comes on when the engine is operating at normal speeds, have the electrical system checked as soon as possible.

LOW BRAKE FLUID LEVEL. Indicates the brake fluid level is low and the brake system should be inspected immediately. Refer to Checking and adding brake fluid in the Maintenance and care chapter.

LOW OIL PRESSURE. Displayed when the engine oil level is low. If this warning message is displayed, check the level of the engine oil. Refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and care chapter for information about adding engine oil.

WARNING-TIRE VERY LOW (if equipped). Displayed when one or more tires have very low pressure. When this warning message is displayed, a warning chime will sound reminding you to stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible and check your tires for proper pressure, leaks and damage. Refer to Servicing your tires in the Maintenance and care chapter.

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE (if equipped). Displayed when any of the tire pressures are high or low. Refer to Checking the tire pressure in the Maintenance and care chapter.

CHECK SPARE TIRE PRESSURE (if equipped). Displayed when the spare tire pressure is high or low. Refer to Checking the tire pressure in the Maintenance and care chapter.

Instrumentation

TIRE PRESSURE SYSTEM FAULT (if equipped). Displayed when the Tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, have the system checked by your dealer.

TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR FAULT (if equipped). Displayed when a Tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, have the system checked by your dealer.

LOW WASHER FLUID LEVEL. 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 care chapter.

CHECK ADVANCETRAC娂 (if equipped). Displayed when the AdvanceTrac娂 system is not operating properly. If this message is displayed on the message center the AdvanceTrac娂 system will be partially operable. If this warning stays on while the engine is running, contact your dealer for service as soon as possible. For further information, refer to AdvanceTrac娂 stability enhancement system in the Driving chapter.

ADVTRAC OFF T/C ON. Displayed on 4x4 vehicles only when 4x4 Low Range is selected. In this mode, the stability enhancement portion of the AdvanceTrac娂 is disabled, but the traction enhancement feature remains enabled. For further information, refer to AdvanceTrac娂 stability enhancement system in the Driving chapter.

DOOR AJAR.

CHANGE OIL SOON/OIL CHANGE REQUIRED. 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.

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

1. Press the SETUP control to access the System Check function.

Displayed when a door or liftgate is not completely closed.

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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. 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.

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.

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TIRE PRESSURE SYSTEM OFF (if equipped). Displayed when the tire pressure monitoring system is turned off. Only your dealer can turn the system on or off. It is recommended that the tire pressure monitoring system is always turned ON.

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

• Fuel computer

• Oil life

• Charging system

• Door sensor

• Washer fluid

• Brake fluid

• Compass

• Outside temperature

• Engine sensor

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

Controls and features

HEADLAMP CONTROL

Rotate the headlamp control clockwise to the first position to turn on the parking lamps. Rotate clockwise to the second position to also turn on the headlamps.

Foglamp control (if equipped)

The headlamp control also operates the foglamps. The foglamps can be turned on only when the headlamp

control is in the

, and

position and the high beams are not turned on.

Pull headlamp control towards you to turn foglamps on. The foglamp indicator light ignition is in the Run position.

Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)

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

• the ignition must be in the ON position and

• the headlamp control is in the OFF or Parking lamps position

• the parking brake must be disengaged.

will illuminate if the

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.

Controls and features

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.

PANEL DIMMER CONTROL

Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel during headlamp

parklamp operation.

• Rotate up to brighten.

• Rotate down to dim.

• Rotate to full up position (past

detent/dome defeat) to turn on interior lamps.

• Rotate to full down position (past detent/dome defeat) to turn off the interior lamps, approach lamps, and will also disable the illuminated entry feature.

Controls and features

AUTOLAMP CONTROL

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 approximately 20 seconds or a programmed time delay after the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position.

• To turn autolamps on, rotate the control counterclockwise.

• To turn autolamps off, rotate the control clockwise to the OFF

psoition.

POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS

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 76 mm (3 inches) of maximum travel.

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

REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

The Reverse Sensing System (RSS) sounds a tone to warn the driver of obstacles near the rear bumper when R (Reverse) is selected. The RSS will assist the driver in detecting certain objects while:

• the vehicle is moving toward a stationary object at a speed of 5 km/h (3 mph) or less.

• the vehicle is in R (Reverse) but not moving backward (the brake pedal is depressed or the parking brake is applied), and a moving object is approaching the rear of the vehicle at a speed of 5 km/h (3 mph) or less.

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• the vehicle is moving in reverse at a speed of less than 5 km/h (3 mph) and a moving object is approaching the rear of the vehicle at a speed of less than 5 km/h (3 mph)

The RSS is not effective at speeds greater than 5 km/h (3 mph) and may not detect certain angular or moving objects.

To help avoid personal injury, please read and understand the

limitations of the reverse sensing system as contained in this section. Reverse sensing is only an aid for some (generally large and fixed) objects when moving in reverse on a flat surface at “parking speeds”. Inclement weather may also affect the function of the RSS; this may include reduced performance or a false activation.

To help avoid personal injury, always use caution when in R

(Reverse) and when using the RSS.

This system is not designed to prevent contact with small or

moving objects. The system is designed to provide a warning to assist the driver in detecting large stationary objects to avoid damaging the vehicle. The system may not detect smaller objects, particularly those close to the ground.

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The RSS detects obstacles within approximately 1.8 meters (5.9 ft.) of the rear bumper with a decreased coverage area at the outer corners of the bumper, (refer to the figures for approximate zone coverage areas). As you move closer to the obstacle, the rate of the tone increases. When the distance to the obstacle is less than 25.0 cm (10 in.), the tone will sound continuously. If the system detects a stationary or receding object further than 25.0 cm (10 in.) from the side of the vehicle, the tone will sound for only three seconds. Once the system detects an object approaching, the tone will sound again.

The RSS is automatically enabled when the gear selector is placed in R (Reverse) and the ignition is ON. The RSS control allows the driver to disable the RSS only when the ignition is ON, and the gear selector is in R (Reverse).

The OFF indicator remains illuminated when the system is disabled. The system defaults to ON every time R (Reverse) is selected. Press the control to disable or enable the system.

The indicator will remain illuminated to indicate a failure of the RSS.

Always keep the sensors (located on the rear bumper/fascia) free from snow, ice and large accumulations of dirt (do not clean the sensors with sharp objects). These elements may cause the system to operate inaccurately.

If the vehicle sustains damage to the rear bumper/fascia, leaving it misaligned or bent, the sensing zone may be altered causing inaccurate measurement of obstacles or false alarms.

Controls and features

CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM

Manual heating and air conditioning system (if equipped)

A/C

MAX

A/C

Fan speed control

Controls the volume of air circulated in the vehicle.

Temperature control knob

Controls the temperature of the airflow inside the vehicle.

Mode selector control

Controls the direction of the airflow to the inside of the vehicle.

MAX A/C

The air conditioning can operate in all modes. However, the air conditioning will only function if the outside temperature is about 6°C (43°F) or higher.

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Since the air conditioner removes considerable moisture from the air during operation, it is normal if clear water drips on the ground under the air conditioner drain while the system is working and even after you have stopped the vehicle.

• MAX A/C-Uses recirculated air to cool the vehicle. MAX A/C is noisier than A/C but more economical and will cool the inside of the vehicle faster. Airflow will be restricted to instrument panel registers. This mode can also be used to prevent undesirable odors from entering the vehicle. When placed in MAX A/C, the A/C indicator will be illuminated and cannot be manually disabled.

•

(Panel)-Distributes outside air through the instrument panel registers. Heating and air conditioning capabilities are provided in this mode. Push the A/C control in order to cool the vehicle below the outside temperature. For added customer comfort, the system will allow some airflow through the floor ducts in this mode.

• OFF (0)-Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate. For short periods of time only, use this mode to prevent undesirable odors from entering the vehicle.

•

(Panel and floor)-Distributes outside air through the instrument panel registers and the floor ducts. Heating and air conditioning capabilities are provided in this mode. Push the A/C control in order to cool the vehicle below the outside temperature. For added customer comfort, when the temperature control knob is anywhere in between the full hot and full cold positions, the air distributed through the floor ducts will be slightly warmer than the air sent to the instrument panel registers.

(Floor)-Distributes outside air through the floor ducts. Heating and air conditioning capabilities are provided in this mode. Push the A/C control in order to cool the vehicle below the outside temperature.

(Floor and defrost)-Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster ducts and the floor ducts. Heating and air conditioning capabilities are provided in this mode. For added customer comfort, when the temperature control knob is anywhere in between the full hot and full cold positions, the air distributed through the floor ducts will be slightly warmer than the air sent to the windshield defrost ducts. If the outside temperature is about 6°C (43°F) or higher, the air conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air to reduce fogging. (Note that the A/C indicator does not illuminate when this mode is selected.)

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• (Defrost)-Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster ducts. It can be used to clear ice or fog from the windshield. If the outside temperature is about 6°C (43°F) or higher, the air conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air to reduce fogging. (Note that the A/C indicator does not illuminate when this mode is selected.) For added customer comfort, the system will allow some airflow through the floor ducts in this mode.

Cooling your vehicle with outside air

Cooling your vehicle with air conditioned outside air is quieter but less economical than using recirculated air. It also has less cooling capacity.

In order to cool your vehicle using outside air:

1. Turn the mode selector to

2. Press

A/C

. (The indicator light will illuminate.)

3. Turn the temperature control knob to the left.

4. Turn the fan speed control to the position of your choice.

During periods of high humidity, vapor may be emitted from the air outlets when using the A/C system with outside air. This can be corrected by using MAX A/C to cool the vehicle.

• A/C control

This control is used to manually enable or disable the operation of the air conditioning in all modes except

When manual A/C is selected (ON) the indicator will be lit. When manual A/C is selected (OFF) the indicator will not be lit.

and , if the outside temperature is about 6°C (43°F) or

higher, the air conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air to reduce fogging. However, the A/C indicator will not illuminate.

, or .

A/C

, and MAX A/C.

When placed in MAX A/C, the A/C indicator will illuminate automatically and cannot be manually disabled.

• Defrost control

Refer to Rear window defroster.

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Operating tips

• In humid weather conditions, place the climate control system in before driving. This will reduce fogging on your windshield. Once the windshield has been cleared, operate the climate control system as desired.

• To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle in cold weather conditions, don’t drive with the climate control system in the OFF or MAX A/C position.

• To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle in warm weather conditions, don’t drive with the climate control system in the OFF position.

• Under normal weather conditions, your vehicle’s climate control system should be left in any position other than MAX A/C or OFF when the vehicle is parked. This allows the vehicle to “breathe” through the outside air inlet duct.

• Under snowy or dirty weather conditions, your vehicle’s climate control system should be left in the OFF position when the vehicle is parked. This allows the climate control system to be free from contamination of outside pollutants.

• If your vehicle has been parked with the windows closed during warm weather conditions, the air conditioner will perform more efficiently in cooling the vehicle if driven for two or three minutes with the windows open. This will force most of the hot, stale air out of the vehicle. Once the vehicle has been “aired out”, operate the climate control system as desired.

• Do not place objects under the front seat that will interfere with the airflow to the rear seats.

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

• Do not place objects over the defroster outlets. These objects can block airflow and reduce your ability to see through your windshield. Avoid placing small objects on top of the instrument panel. These objects may fall down into the defroster outlets and block airflow, in addition to damaging the climate control system.

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

1. Select

2. Set the temperature control to full heat

3. Select

A/C

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4. Set the fan speed to High

5. Direct the outer panel vents towards the side windows

6. To increase airflow to the outer panel vents, close the central panel

vents.

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

Dual Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (DEATC) system (if equipped)

AUTO

EXT

F F

F C

OFF

A/C

DUAL

The Dual Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (DEATC) system will maintain a selected temperature and automatically control air flow.

You can override the automatic operation with any of the override controls.

The dual temperature zone feature allows the driver and front passenger to set their own independent temperature set points for individual comfort. The system uses common controls for air distribution and fan speed for both driver and passenger.

Turning the DEATC system on

Controls and features

AUTO

EXT

F F

F C

OFF

A/C

DUAL

Press AUTO, any of the override controls, the fan speed control, or either of the temperature selection controls. The DEATC system will only operate when the ignition is in the ON position.

Turning the DEATC system off

Press OFF. The outside temperature (EXT) function (if selected) will

EXT

continue to operate until the ignition is turned off.

AUTO

F C

OFF

DEATC automatic operation

Press AUTO and select the desired temperature. The selected temperature will appear in the display window, and an indicator

EXT

F C

above the AUTO control will light. The DEATC system will either heat or cool the vehicle to achieve the selected temperature. The system

AUTO

OFF

will automatically determine the fan speed, airflow location and whether outside or recirculated air is required.

When in AUTO mode and the weather is cool, the DEATC directs the majority of the airflow to the floor area. The system will allow some airflow out the windshield defroster ducts and the demister outlets to

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reduce window fogging. Additionally, if the engine is not warm enough to provide heat, the fan will operate at a low speed and the airflow will be directed to the windshield or to the floor. The fan speed will start to increase and the airflow location will change to the floor area.

If unusual conditions exist (window fogging, etc.), the manual override controls allow you to select airflow locations as necessary. To return to full automatic control, press the AUTO control.

Single/dual electronic temperature zone

AUTO

EXT

F F

F C

OFF

A/C

DUAL

Press DUAL to enable or disable the dual zone temperature feature. When DUAL is pressed, the display window indicates the current temperature setting for the driver and the last temperature setting that was selected for the passenger. In addition to the DUAL control, the passenger may engage the dual temperature zone feature by pressing the passenger side temperature control.

The DUAL indicator will be lit when the dual temperature zone feature is selected.

Driver side temperature selection

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AUTO

EXT

F F

F C

OFF

A/C

DUAL

The display window indicates the selected temperature and manual control of fan speed (

) if automatic fan speed is not desired.

To control the temperature, select any temperature between 16°C (60°F) and 32°C (90°F) by pressing the temperature control on the driver side of the system.

Passenger side temperature selection

To control the temperature, select any temperature between 16°C (60°F) and 32°C (90°F) by pressing the temperature control on the passenger side of the system.

A/C

DUAL

Temperature conversion

Press the Fahrenheit/Celsius (°F °C) control to switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius temperature on the DEATC display only. The

EXT

F C

temperature in Celsius will be displayed in half-degree increments.

The English/Metric control on the

AUTO

OFF

trip computer and message center (if equipped) will not change the DEATC temperature display. Refer to Message Center in the Instrumentation chapter.

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Fan speed ( )

AUTO

EXT

F F

F C

OFF

A/C

DUAL

When AUTO is pressed, fan speed is adjusted automatically for existing conditions. You can override fan speed at any time. To control fan speed manually, press the fan control to cancel the automatic fan speed operation. Press the control up for higher fan speed or down for lower fan speed. The display will show

and a bar graph to indicate manual

fan operation and relative speed. When the fan is adjusted in the AUTO mode, the AUTO indicator will

remain lit and the system will remain in auto operation.

To return to automatic fan operation, press AUTO. The fan icon and bars will disappear from the display, and the DEATC system will return to full automatic operation.

EXT

F F

F C

A/C

DUAL

AUTO

OFF

• A/C control

A/C

(air conditioning) — Used to manually enable or disable the

operation of the air conditioning in all modes except and .In all modes, the air conditioning will only function if the outside

temperature is about 6°C (43°F) or higher. When manual A/C is selected (ON) the indicator will be lit. When manual A/C is selected (OFF) the indicator will not be lit.

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In and , if the outside temperature is about 6°C (43°F) or higher, the air conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air to reduce

fogging. However, the A/C indicator will be off and the A/C override control cannot be selected.

The air conditioning compressor can operate in all modes except OFF. However, the air conditioning will only function if the outside temperature is about 6°C (43°F) or higher.

When AUTO is selected, the A/C operates automatically for existing conditions. However, the A/C indicator will not be lit. If A/C is selected when in AUTO operation, the DEATC system will be disabled and you will return to manual operation with the A/C indicator lit.

To return to automatic A/C operation, press AUTO.

AUTO

EXT

F F

F C

OFF

A/C

DUAL

• Recirculation control

(air recirculation) — Used to manually enable or disable

recirculated air operation in all modes except

and . The use of

recirculated air when the air conditioning is operating helps to reduce the amount of time to cool down the interior of the vehicle in very hot conditions. Recirculated air may also help to keep undesired outside odors from reaching the vehicle interior. It is recommended to allow the DEATC system to automatically control the selection of outside or recirculated air.

The recirculation control cannot be selected in

or , as interior

fogging may occur.

When AUTO is selected, the recirculated air feature operates automatically for existing conditions. However, the air recirculation

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indicator will not be lit. If the recirculated air is selected while in AUTO operation, the DEATC system will be disabled and you will return to manual operation with the recirculated air indicator lit and with the A/C operating.

To return to automatic recirculated air operation, press AUTO. Do not leave the DEATC system in recirculated air operation for

extended periods of time while the system is in a heating mode or in cold/damp conditions as this may cause interior fogging of the front, side and rear windows.

Manual override controls

AUTO

EXT

F F

F C

OFF

A/C

DUAL

The manual override controls allow you to manually determine where airflow is directed. To return to fully automatic control, press AUTO.

When a manual airflow override control is selected, the DEATC system will turn off the AUTO indicator and display the indicators of all operating override controls. More than one override control indicator may turn on when an override control is selected.

• Airflow direction control

(panel) — Distributes air through the instrument panel registers.

(panel/floor) — Distributes air through the instrument panel registers and the front seat floor ducts. For added customer comfort, the air distributed through the floor ducts may be slightly warmer than the air sent to the instrument panel registers.

(floor) — Distributes air through the front seat floor ducts. The system will allow some airflow out the window defroster ducts and the demister outlets.

(floor/defrost) — Distributes outside air through the windshield

defroster ducts, the demister outlets and the front and rear seat floor

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ducts. If the temperature is about 6°C (43°F) or higher, the air conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air to reduce fogging. (Note that the A/C indicator does not illuminate when this mode is selected.) Recirculation and A/C override controls cannot be selected. For added customer comfort, the air distributed through the floor ducts may be slightly warmer than the air sent to the windshield defroster ducts.

(defrost) — Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster ducts and the demister outlets. It can be used to clear ice or fog from the windshield. If the outside air temperature is about 6°C (43°F) or higher, the air conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air to reduce fogging. (Note that the A/C indicator does not illuminate when this mode is selected.) Recirculation and A/C override controls cannot be selected. For added customer comfort, the system will allow some airflow through the floor ducts in this mode.

• Turn DEATC off

OFF-Outside air is shut out. The fan, heating and air conditioning will not operate. The outside temperature will still display when selected with the ignition in the ON position.

(rear window defroster) — Refer to Rear window defroster.

Displaying outside temperature

AUTO

EXT

EXT TEMP

F C

OFF

A/C

DUAL

Press EXT to display the outside air temperature. It will remain selected until the EXT control is pressed again.

If the driver or passenger temperature or the fan speed is changed, or the AUTO or

modes are selected while the outside temperature is displayed, the driver and passenger temperature display will be displayed for 4 seconds. Following this, the outside temperature display will return to the window.

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If the outside temperature is displayed while the DEATC system is in the OFF mode and the DEATC is turned on, the driver and passenger temperatures will be displayed for 4 seconds. Following this, the outside temperature display will return to the window.

The outside temperature reading is most accurate when the vehicle is moving. Higher readings may be obtained when the vehicle is not moving. The readings that you get may not agree with temperatures given on the radio due to differences in vehicle and station locations.

Operating tips

• In humid weather conditions, place the climate control system in

or Once the windshield has been cleared, operate the climate control system as desired.

• To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle in cold weather

conditions, don’t drive with the climate control system in the OFF position or

• To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle in warm weather

conditions, don’t drive with the climate control system in the OFF position.

• Under normal weather conditions, your vehicle’s climate control

system should be left in any position other than OFF or the vehicle is parked. This allows the vehicle to “breathe” through the outside air inlet duct.

• Under snowy or dirty weather conditions, your vehicle’s climate

control system should be left in the OFF position when the vehicle is parked. This allows the climate control system to be free from contamination of outside pollutants.

• If your vehicle has been parked with the windows closed during warm

weather conditions, the air conditioner will perform more efficiently in cooling the vehicle if driven for two or three minutes with the windows open. This will force most of the hot, stale air out of the vehicle. Once the vehicle has been “aired out”, operate the climate control system as desired.

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

the windshield.

• Do not place objects over the defroster outlets. These objects can

block airflow and reduce your ability to see through your windshield. Avoid placing small objects on top of the instrument panel. These

before driving. This will reduce fogging on your windshield.

when

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objects may fall down into the defroster outlets and block airflow, in addition to damaging the climate control system.

To aide in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather conditions:

1. Select

2. Set the temperature control to full heat

3. Select A/C

4. Set the fan speed to High

5. Direct the outer panel vents towards the side windows

In order to increase the airflow to the outer panel vents, close the central panel vents.

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

Auxiliary climate controls (if equipped)

Your vehicle may be equipped with auxiliary climate controls which are located in the overhead console of the first row and in the headliner for second row seating. The auxiliary climate control feature provides increased capacity to quickly heat or cool your vehicle.

If your vehicle is equipped with a manual heating and air conditioning system, the auxiliary climate controls are dependent on the main climate control system. If the main climate control system is in the OFF position, the auxiliary climate controls will not work.

If your vehicle is equipped with a DEATC system, the auxiliary climate controls are independent of the main climate control system. If the main climate control system is in the OFF position, the auxiliary climate controls will still work. However, the A/C function will not operate unless the A/C control has been selected on the main climate control system.

Controls and features

Front auxiliary control

For the rear auxiliary climate controls to function, the front auxiliary climate control must be set to REAR.

To control the auxiliary climate control system from the front controls, turn the fan speed control knob to the desired speed.

Turn the temperature control to regulate the air temperature.

Press the mode selector once to select air distribution through the overhead vents. The

icon will illuminate on the temperature selector.

Press the mode selector again to select air distribution through the floor vents. The

icon will illuminate on the temperature selector. Only the auxiliary control head (front or rear) that is active will have the indicator lights functioning.

REAR

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Rear auxiliary climate controls (if equipped)

The rear auxiliary climate controls are located in the headliner of the second row seating.

Ensure that the front auxiliary control is turned to REAR to enable the rear climate controls.

Turn the fan speed control to the desired fan speed.

Turn the temperature control to regulate the air temperature.

Press the mode selector once to select air distribution through the overhead vents. The

icon will illuminate on the temperature selector.

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Press the mode selector again to select air distribution through the floor vents. The auxiliary control head (front or rear) that is active will have the indicator lights functioning.

Floor console climate controls (if equipped)

icon will illuminate on the temperature selector. Only the

Depending on the equipment package, your vehicle may be equipped with floor console climate control capabilities.

The floor console climate control system allows the rear passengers to select a mode of airflow distribution through the floor console. However, air temperature and fan speed are controlled by the main climate control system.

Controls and features

Mode selector control

Controls the direction of the airflow to the rear of the vehicle.

To select air flow from the panel registers of the console, slide the control to

slide the control to

To stop the air from flowing through the floor console:

1. slide the mode selector control to

2. manually close the registers (rotate down).

REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER

The rear defroster control is located on the instrument panel.

Press the rear defroster control to clear the rear window of thin ice and fog.

• A small LED will illuminate when

the rear defroster is activated.

. To select airflow from the registers of the floor console,

The ignition must be in the ON position to operate the rear window defroster.

The defroster turns off automatically after 10 minutes or when the ignition is turned to the OFF position. To manually turn off the defroster before 10 minutes have passed, push the control again.

Controls and features

USING YOUR AUDIO SYSTEM

Premium AM/FM Stereo/Cassette/Single CD

VOL PUSH ON

FM 1 AMC

BL RF

AM FM

SEEK

TUNE

REW FF

DOLBY B NR

SCAN

BASS TREB SEL BAL

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Volume/power control

Press the control to turn the audio system on or off.

Audio power can also be turned on by pressing the AM/FM select control or the TAPE/CD select control.

Turn control to raise or lower volume.

DISC

TAPE

EJ CD

VOL - PUSH ON

FADE

MUTE

AUTO

CLK

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.

Controls and features

AM/FM select

The AM/FM select control works in radio, tape and CD modes.

AM/FM select in radio mode

This control allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands. Press the control to switch between AM, FM1 or FM2 memory preset stations.

AM/FM select in tape mode

Press this control to stop tape play and begin radio play.

AM/FM select in CD mode

Press this control to stop CD play and begin radio play.

Tune adjust

The tune control works in radio mode.

Tune adjust in radio mode

• Press

frequency down the band (whether or not a listenable station is located there). Hold the control to move through the frequencies quickly.

• Press

a listenable station is located there). Hold for quick movement.

Seek function

The seek function control works in radio, tape or CD mode.

Seek function in radio mode

• Press

listenable station down the frequency band.

• Press

Seek function in tape mode

• Press

to move to the next

to move to the next frequency up the band (whether or not

to find the next

to find the next listenable station up the frequency band.

to listen to the previous selection on the tape.

to listen to the next selection on the tape.

AM FM

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Seek function in CD mode

• Press to seek to the previous

track of the disc. If a selection has been playing for three seconds or more and you press from the beginning.

• Press

track has been completed, the first track of the current disc will automatically replay.

Scan function

The scan function works in radio, tape or CD mode.

Scan function in radio mode

Press the SCAN control to hear a brief sampling of all listenable stations on the frequency band. Press the control again to stop the scan mode.

Scan function in tape mode

Press the SCAN control to hear a short sampling of all selections on the tape. (The tape scans in a forward direction. At the end of the tape’s first side, direction automatically reverses to the opposite side of the tape.) To stop on a particular selection, press the control again.

Scan function in CD mode

Press the SCAN control to hear a short sampling of all selections on the CD. (The CD scans in a forward direction, wrapping back to the first track at the end of the CD.) To stop on a particular selection, press the control again.

Radio station memory preset

The radio is equipped with six station memory preset controls. These controls can be used to select up to six preset AM stations and twelve FM stations (six in FM1 and six in FM2).

Setting memory preset stations

1. Select the frequency band with the AM/FM select control.

2. Select a station. Refer to Tune adjust or Seek function for more information on selecting a station.

to seek forward to the next track of the disc. After the last

, the CD will replay that selection

SCAN

AM FM

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3. Press and hold a memory preset control until the sound returns, indicating the station is held in memory on the control you selected.

REW FF SIDE 1-2 COMP SHUFFLE

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Autoset memory preset

Autoset allows you to set strong radio stations without losing your original manually set preset stations. This feature is helpful on trips when you travel between cities with different radio stations.

Starting autoset memory preset

1. Select a frequency using the AM/FM select controls.

2. Press the control.

3. When the first six strong stations are filled, the station stored in memory preset control 1 will start playing.

If there are less than six strong stations available on the frequency band, the remaining memory preset controls will all store the last strong station available.

These stations are temporarily stored in the memory preset controls (until deactivated) and are accessed in the same manner as your original presets.

To deactivate autoset and return to your audio system’s manually set memory stations, press the AUTO control again.

Bass adjust

The bass adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio system’s bass output.

AUTO

CLK

BASS TREB

Controls and features

Press the BASS control then press:

• to decrease the bass output

and

•

Treble adjust

The treble adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio system’s treble output.

Press the TREB control then press:

•

Speaker balance adjust

Speaker sound distribution can be adjusted between the right and left speakers.

Press the BAL control then press:

•

• to shift sound to the right.

to increase the bass output.

to decrease the treble output

and

to increase the treble output.

to shift sound to the left and

SEL

BASS TREB

SEL

BAL FADE

SEL

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Speaker fade adjust

Speaker sound can be adjusted between the front and rear speakers.

Press the FADE control then press:

•

Tape/CD select

• To begin tape play (with a tape

• To begin CD play (if CD(s) are

Press the CD control to toggle between single CD and CD changer play (if equipped).

Do not insert any promotional (odd shaped or sized) discs, or discs with removable labels into the CD player as jamming may occur.

Rewind

The rewind control works in tape and CD modes.

• In tape mode, radio play will

• In CD mode, pressing the REW control rewinds the CD within the

to shift the sound to the

front and

to shift the sound to the rear.

loaded into the audio system) while in the radio or CD mode, press the TAPE control. Press again during rewind or fast forward to stop the rewind or fast forward function.

loaded), press the CD control. The first track of the disc will begin playing. If returning from radio or tape mode, CD play will begin where it stopped last.

continue until rewind is stopped (with the TAPE control) or the beginning of the tape is reached.

current track.

BAL FADE

SEL

TAPE CD

REW

Controls and features

Fast forward

The fast forward control works in tape and CD modes.

• In the tape mode, tape direction

will automatically reverse when the end of the tape is reached.

• In CD mode, pressing the control fast forwards the CD within the

current track.

Tape direction select

Press SIDE 1–2 to play the alternate side of a tape.

SIDE 1-2

Eject function

Press the EJ control to stop and eject a tape.

Press the EJ control to stop and eject a CD.

Dolby姞 noise reduction

Dolby威 noise reduction operates in tape mode. Dolby威 noise reduction reduces the amount of hiss and static during tape playback.

Press the reduction.

Dolby威 noise reduction is manufactured under license from Dolby威 Laboratories Licensing Corporation. “Dolby威” and the double-D symbol Corporation.

control to activate (and deactivate) the Dolby威 noise

are registered trademarks of Dolby威 Laboratories Licensing

Controls and features

Compression adjust

Compression adjust brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more consistent listening level.

Press the COMP control to activate and deactivate compression adjust.

Shuffle feature

The shuffle feature operates in CD mode and plays all tracks in random order.

Press the SHUFFLE control to start this feature. Random order play will continue until the SHUFFLE control is pressed again.

Setting the clock

To set the hour, press and hold the CLK control and press SEEK:

COMP

SHUFFLE

AUTO

CLK

•

To set the minute, press and hold the CLK control and press TUNE:

to decrease hours and

to increase hours.

AUTO

CLK

Controls and features

• to decrease minutes and

•

If your vehicle has a separate clock, (other than the digital radio display), the CLK control will not function in the above manner.

The CLK control will allow you to switch between media display mode (radio station, stereo information, etc.) and clock display mode (time). When in clock mode, the media information will display for 10 seconds, when the radio is turned on, and then revert to clock information. Any time that the media is changed, (new radio station, etc.), the media information will again display for 10 seconds before reverting back to the clock. In media mode, the media information will always be displayed.

Mute mode

Press the MUTE control to mute the playing media. Press the MUTE control again to return to the playing media.

to increase minutes.

AUTO

CLK

MUTE

Controls and features

Audiophile AM/FM Stereo In Dash Six CD Radio

Volume/power control

Press the control to turn the audio system on or off. Turn the control to raise or lower volume.

PUSH ON

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.

Speed sensitive volume

With this feature, radio volume changes automatically and slightly with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise.

The recommended level for speed sensitive volume is from level 1 through level 3. Level 0 turns the speed sensitive volume off and level 7 is the maximum setting.

To engage the speed sensitive volume feature, press and hold the volume control for five seconds (with the radio on), then press:

PUSH ON

Controls and features

• to increase volume

compensation.

AM FM

SEL

DISC

TUNE

DISC

TUNE

•

to decrease or shut off the

volume compensation.

The selected level will appear in the display.

AM/FM select

The AM/FM select control works in radio and CD modes.

AM/FM select in radio mode

This control allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands. Press the control to switch between AM, FM1 or FM2 memory preset stations.

AM/FM select in CD mode

Press this control to stop CD play and begin radio play.

Tune/disc adjust

The tune control works in radio or CD mode.

Tune adjust in radio mode

• Press

to move to the next frequency down the band (whether or not a listenable station is located there). Hold the control to move through the frequencies quickly.

• Press

to move to the next frequency up the band (whether or not a listenable station is located there). Hold for quick movement.

Disc adjust for CD mode

• Press

to select the previous disc. (Play will begin on the first track of the disc unless shuffle mode is engaged.) Refer to Shuffle feature for more information. Hold the control to continue reversing through the discs.

• Press

to select the next disc. Hold the control to fast-forward through the remaining discs.

Seek function

The seek function works in radio or CD mode.

Controls and features

Seek function in radio mode

• Press to find the next listenable station down the frequency band. SEEK DOWN will display.

• Press SEEK UP will display.

Seek function in CD mode

• Press track of the current disc. If the beginning of the disc is reached, the CD player seeks to the

beginning of the last track on the current disc and begins playing.

• Press the last track has been completed, the first track of the current disc will automatically replay.

Scan function

The scan function works in radio or CD mode.

Scan function in radio mode

Press the SCAN control to hear a brief sampling of all listenable stations on the frequency band. Press the SCAN control again to stop the scan mode.

Scan function in CD mode

Radio station memory preset

The radio is equipped with six station memory preset controls. These controls can be used to select up to six preset AM stations and twelve FM stations (six in FM1 and six in FM2).

Setting memory preset stations

1. Select the frequency band with the AM/FM select control. Press the

AM/FM control to toggle between AM, FM1, or FM2.

to find the next listenable station up the frequency band.

to seek to the previous

to seek forward to the next track of the current disc. After

Controls and features

2. Press the SEEK control to access the next listenable station up or

down the frequency band. Press the TUNE control to go up or down the listening band in individual increments.

3. Select a station. Refer to Seek function for more information on

selecting a station.

4. Press and hold a memory preset control. The playing media will mute

momentarily. When the sound returns, the station is held in memory on the control you selected. The display will read SAVED.

Autostore

Autostore allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without losing your original manually set preset stations. This feature is helpful on trips when you travel between cities with different radio stations.

Starting autostore

1. Press and momentarily hold the AM/FM control.

2. AUTOSET will flash in the display

as the frequency band is scrolled through.

3. When the six strongest stations are filled, the station stored in

memory preset control 1 will start playing.

If there are fewer than six strong stations available on the frequency band, the remaining memory preset controls will all store the last strong station available.

To deactivate autoset and return to your audio system’s manually set memory stations, press the AM/FM control again.

AM FM

Controls and features

CD select

CD mode may be entered by pressing the CD control and the LOAD control. Load the CD into the audio system. The first track of the disc will begin playing. After that, CD play will begin where it stopped last.

If an alternative CD is desired, press the corresponding preset control (1–6) of a loaded CD, or press the TUNE control to access the other loaded CDs.

NO CD will display if the CD control is activated when there is not a CD present in the audio system.

NO CD will illuminate in the display if the CD control and a present number (that is currently empty) are pressed. The system will play the next available disc.

CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 12 cm (4.75 in) 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. Ball point pens may damage CDs. Please contact your dealer for further information.

Display description

Six circles are always lit in the digital display. These signify the six CD slots in the audio system. When a disc is loaded into a particular slot (1–6), the number inside that specific circle lights. If the circle is empty, there is no CD in that particular slot.

Load

The load feature allows you to load single CDs into the player internal to the radio.

This six disc CD player is equipped with a CD door. Compact discs should only be inserted into the player after the CD door has been opened by the player. Do not attempt to force the door open. Compact discs should only be loaded by pressing the LOAD control.

AM FM

LOAD

Controls and features

Press the LOAD control. (You can choose which slot will be loaded by pressing the desired preset number. If you do not choose a slot, the system will choose the next available one.) Wait until the CD door opens. Load the CD into the player. LOADING CD# is displayed. When the CD has been loaded, the door will close and the CD will begin to play. For example, to load a CD into slot 2, press the LOAD control and then press preset 2.

Auto load

This feature allows you to autoload up to 6 discs into the multi disc CD player internal to the radio.

Press and hold the LOAD control until AUTOLOAD # is displayed. The CD door will open. Load the desired discs, one at a time. The CD is loaded into position and the audio system will display CD#. Each time the CD door opens, INSERT CD# is displayed. The door will close and the player will move to the next slot after each disc has been loaded. The process is repeated until all 6 slots are full. The audio system plays the last CD loaded and the display is updated. If some slots are already full and autoload is activated, the system will fill all empty slots.

Eject

Press the EJ control to stop and eject a CD. You can choose which CD will be ejected by pressing the EJ control and the desired preset number (1–6). For example, to eject CD 2, press the EJ control and then press the preset 2 control. If you do not choose a specific CD, the player will eject the current CD.

If a CD is ejected and not removed from the door of the CD player, the player will automatically reload the CD. This feature may be used when the ignition is ON or OFF.

LOAD

Auto eject

Press and momentarily hold the EJ control to engage auto eject. All CDs

which are present in the player will be ejected one at a time. If a CD is ejected and not removed from the door of the CD player, the player will automatically reload the CD. This feature may be used when the ignition is ON or OFF.

Controls and features

Rewind

The rewind control works in CD modes.

Press and hold the REW control until the desired selection is reached. If the beginning of the disc is reached, the CD will begin play at the first track. Release the control to disengage rewind mode.

When in rewind mode, your audio system will automatically lower the volume level of the playing media.

Fast forward

The fast forward control works in CD modes.

Press and hold the FF control until the desired selection is reached. If the end of the disc is reached, the CD will return to the first track. Release the control to disengage fast forward mode.

When in fast forward mode, your audio system will automatically lower the volume level of the playing media.

Shuffle feature

Press the SHUF control until the desired shuffle mode is displayed. The audio system will then engage the desired shuffle mode.

When engaged, the shuffle feature has two different modes: SHUFFLE DISC and SHUFFLE TRK.

SHUFFLE DISC randomly plays tracks from all the discs presently in the audio system.

SHUFFLE TRK plays all the tracks on the current disc in random order.

Bass adjust

The bass adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio system’s bass output.

Press the BASS control. Use the SEL control to increase or decrease the amount of bass.

REW FF

BASS

TREB

SEL

Controls and features

Treble adjust

The treble adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio system’s treble output.

Press the TREB control. Use the SEL control to increase or decrease the amount of treble.

Speaker balance adjust

Speaker sound distribution can be adjusted between the right and left speakers.

Press the BAL control. Use the SEL control to adjust the sound between the left and right speakers.

Speaker fade adjust

Speaker sound can be adjusted between the front and rear speakers.

Press the FADE control. Use the SEL control to adjust the sound between the front and rear speakers.

Menu mode

The MENU control allows you to access many different features within your audio system. There are three sets of menus available depending upon which mode or feature is activated.

While in FM mode, two menus are available. If RDS is turned OFF, you can access the following:

• SELECT HOURS — Refer to Setting the clock.

• SELECT MINUTES — Refer to Setting the clock.

• RDS OFF — Refer to Radio data system feature.

If RDS is turned ON, you can access the following:

• TRAFFIC ON/OFF-Refer to Traffic announcements.

• FIND type-Refer to Program type.

• SHOW (NAME, TYPE, NONE)- Refer to Radio data system feature.

BASS

TREB

BAL

FADE

BAL

FADE

SEL

Controls and features

• RDS ON— Refer to Radio data system feature.

• SELECT HOURS — Refer to Setting the clock.

• SELECT MINUTES —Refer to Setting the clock.

When in CD mode, you can access: SELECT HOURS, SELECT MINUTES or COMP ON/OFF.

SELECT HOURS, SELECT MINUTES— Allows you to adjust the hours and minutes. Refer to Setting the clock.

TRAFFIC ON/OFF— Traffic announcements can be programmed as local or distant. Refer to Traffic announcements.

RDS ON/OFF— This feature allows your audio system to receive text information from RDS-equipped FM radio stations. Refer to Radio Data

System feature.

FIND type — Allows you to select your desired FM program type and search for that selection.

SHOW — Allows you to select from NAME (displays the name of the radio station), TYPE (displays the RDS program type: rock, jazz, etc.), or NONE (deactivates the RDS display).

Traffic announcements

This feature allows you to hear traffic announcements. When in this mode, traffic announcements will interrupt radio and CD play.

When in FM mode and RDS is activated, press the MENU until TRAFFIC OFF displays. Press the SEL control to engage the feature. The display will read TRAFFIC ON.

This feature also allows you to control the volume of traffic announcements. With the display reading TRAFFIC ON, adjust the volume using the volume control to the desired level. The volume level will show at the bottom of the display. Interrupting traffic announcements will be at the selected volume level.

To disengage the feature, press the MENU control until TRAFFIC ON displays. Press the SEL control. The display will read TRAFFIC OFF.

RDS traffic seek feature

When in traffic mode, you can use the SEEK feature to seek up or down the listenable traffic capable frequencies.

With the RDS activated, press MENU until TRAFFIC ON is displayed. Press and hold the SEEK control until the desired selection is reached. The feature disengages when the control is released.

SEL

Controls and features

RDS traffic scan feature

When in traffic mode, you can use the SCAN feature to scan up the frequency band for listenable traffic capable frequencies.

With the RDS activated, press the MENU control until TRAFFIC ON is displayed. Press the SCAN control. SCAN TRAFFIC will display. The audio system will scan to all traffic capable frequencies. If no valid stations are found after one pass, the scan function is cancelled and NOT FOUND displays.

Traffic announcements are not available in most U.S. markets.

Radio data system (RDS) feature

This feature allows your audio system to receive text information from RDS-equipped FM radio stations.

To activate RDS:

• When in FM mode, press the MENU control until RDS OFF displays.

• Press the SEL control to engage this feature (RDS ON).

RDS features:

Once the RDS feature is on, press the MENU control to scroll through the following selections:

Traffic announcements

This feature allows you to hear traffic announcements while in CD mode. These announcements are broadcast by traffic capable RDS stations.

When in this mode, traffic announcements will interrupt radio and CD play.

• Press the MENU control until TRAFFIC is displayed.

• Press the SEL control to engage the feature. The display will read

TRAFFIC ON.

To disengage the feature, press the MENU control until TRAFFIC ON displays. Press the SEL control. The display will read TRAFFIC OFF.

Traffic announcements are not available in most U.S. markets.

SEL

Controls and features

Program type

This feature allows you to search for RDS stations selectively by their program type.

Press the MENU control until FIND program type is displayed.

Use the SEL control to select the program type. With the feature on, use the SEEK or SCAN control to find the desired program type from the following selections:

• Classic

• Country

• Info

• Jazz

• Oldies

• R&B

• Religious

• Rock

• Soft

• To p 40

Show

This feature allows you to select the type of RDS broadcast information the radio will regularly show in the display.

With RDS activated, press the MENU control until SHOW is displayed.

Use the SEL control to select TYPE (displays the RDS program type: rock, jazz, etc), NAME (displays the name of the radio station) or NONE (deactivates the RDS display).

SEL

Digital signal processing (if equipped)

The digital signal processing (DSP) feature allows you to change the signal mode to suit your listening tastes.

Controls and features

Press the DSP control to access one of the following modes:

• DSP OFF

• SIGNAL MODE

• OCCUPANCY MODE

Use the SEL control to select the desired signal mode (the selected mode will appear in the display). The following signal modes can be selected:

• DSP OFF—disengages the feature

• NEWS—”voice-only” type of

sound with a limited audio band

• JAZZ CLUB—jazz club with clearly reflected sounds

• HALL—rectangular concert hall capacity of about 2 000

• CHURCH—church with a high vault

• STADIUM—outdoor stadium with a capacity of about 30 000

Press the DSP control again to access the occupancy modes. Use the SEL control to optimize the sound based upon the occupants in the vehicle. The following occupancy modes can be selected:

• ALL SEATS

• DRIVER SEAT

• REAR SEATS

DSP

SEL

Mute mode

Press the control to mute the playing media. Press the control again to return to the playing media.

Setting the clock

Press the MENU control until SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINUTE is displayed. (The menu mode must be engaged to enable clock mode).

Controls and features

Use the SEL control to manually set the time.

• Press hours/minutes.

Press the MENU control again to disengage the clock mode.

Troubleshooting the CD changer (if equipped)

If sound skips:

• You may be traveling on a rough road, playing badly scratched discs or the disc may be dirty. Skipping will not scratch the discs or damage the player.

If your changer does not work, it may be that:

• A disc is already loaded where you want to insert a disc.

• The disc is inserted with the label surface downward.

• The disc is dusty or defective.

• The player’s internal temperature is above 60°C (140°F). Allow the

player to cool down before operating.

• A disc with format and dimensions not within industry standards is inserted.

to increase

to decrease

The laser beam used in the compact disc player is harmful to the eyes. Do not attempt to disassemble the case.

SEL

Cleaning compact discs

Inspect all discs for contamination before playing. If necessary, clean discs only with an approved CD cleaner and wipe from the center out to the edge. Do not use circular motion.

CD and CD changer care

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

• Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended

periods of time.

• Do not insert more than one disc into each slot of the CD changer magazine.

Controls and features

Cleaning cassette player (if equipped)

Clean the tape player head with a cassette cleaning cartridge after 10 to 12 hours of play in order to maintain the best sound and operation.

Cassette and cassette player care

• Use only cassettes that are 90 minutes long or less.

• Do not expose tapes to direct sunlight, high humidity, extreme heat or

extreme cold. Allow tapes that may have been exposed to extreme temperatures to reach a moderate temperature before playing.

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

• Remove loose labels before inserting tapes.

• Do not leave tapes in the cassette player for a long time when not

being played.

Radio frequency information

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications Commission(CRTC) establish the frequencies AM and FM stations may use for their broadcasts. Allowable frequencies are:

AM 530, 540–1600, 1610 kHz

FM 87.7, 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz

Not all frequencies are used in a given area.

Controls and features

Radio reception factors

Three factors can affect radio reception:

• Distance/strength. The further an FM signal travels, the weaker it is. The listenable range of the average FM station is approximately 40 km (24 miles). This range can be affected by “signal modulation.” Signal modulation is a process radio stations use to increase their strength/volume relative to other stations.

• Terrain. Hills, mountains and tall buildings between your vehicle’s antenna and the radio station signal can cause FM reception problems. Static can be caused on AM stations by power lines, electric fences, traffic lights and thunderstorms. Moving away from an interfering structure (out of its “shadow”) returns your reception to normal.

• Station overload. Weak signals are sometimes captured by stronger signals when you pass a broadcast tower. A stronger signal may temporarily overtake a weaker signal and play while the weak station frequency is displayed.

The audio system automatically switches to single channel reception if it will improve the reception of a station normally received in stereo.

Audio system warranties and service

Refer to the Warranty Guide for audio system warranty information.

If service is necessary, see your dealer or a qualified technician.

TURN SIGNAL CONTROL

• Push down to activate the left turn signal.

• Push up to activate the right turn signal.

Controls and features

POSITIONS OF THE IGNITION

1. OFF/LOCK, shuts off the engine

and all accessories/locks the steering wheel, gearshift lever and allows key removal.

2. ACC, allows the electrical

accessories such as the radio to operate while the engine is not running.

3. ON, all electrical circuits

operational. Warning lights illuminated. Key position when driving.

4. START, cranks the engine. Release the key as soon as the engine

starts.

SPEED CONTROL

To turn speed control on

• Press ON.

Vehicle speed cannot be controlled until the vehicle is traveling at or above 48 km/h (30 mph).

Do not shift the gearshift lever into N (Neutral) with the speed control on.

Do not use the speed

control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, slippery, or unpaved.

Controls and features

To turn speed control off

• Press OFF

• Speed control automatically

defaults to OFF when the ignition is turn off.

Once speed control is switched off, the previously programmed set speed will be erased.

To set a speed

• Press SET+. For speed control to operate, the speed control must be ON and the vehicle speed must be greater than 48 km/h (30 mph).

If you drive up or down a steep hill, your vehicle speed may vary momentarily slower or faster than the set speed. This is normal.

Speed control cannot reduce the vehicle speed if it increases above the set speed going downhill. If your vehicle speed is faster than the set speed while driving downhill, you may want to shift to the next lower gear or apply the brakes to reduce your vehicle speed.

If your vehicle slows down more than 16 km/h (10 mph) below your set speed on an uphill, your speed control will disengage. This is normal. Pressing RES will re-engage it.

SET

COAST

RES

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

Controls and features

To set a higher set speed

• Press and hold SET +. Release the control when the desired vehicle speed is reached or

• Press and release SET + to operate the Tap-Up function. Each press will increase the set speed by 1.6 km/h (1 mph) or

• Accelerate with your accelerator pedal. When the desired vehicle speed is reached, press and release SET +.

You can accelerate with the accelerator pedal at any time during speed control usage. Releasing the accelerator pedal will return your vehicle to the previously programmed set speed.

To set a lower set speed

• Press and hold COAST/CST −. Release the control when the desired speed is reached or

• Press and release COAST/CST − to operate the Tap-Down function. Each press will decrease the set speed by 1.6 km/h (1 mph) or

SET

COAST

SET

COAST

RES

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

SET

COAST

RES

To disengage speed control

• Depress the brake pedal.

Disengaging the speed control will not erase the previously programmed set speed.

Pressing OFF will erase the previously programmed set speed.

To return to a previously set speed

• Press RES. For RES to operate, the vehicle speed must be faster than 48 km/h (30 mph).

Controls and features

RES

SET

COAST

Controls and features

Indicator light

This light comes on when the vehicle speed control is engaged and actively controlling vehicle speed.

TILT/TELESCOPE STEERING COLUMN (IF EQUIPPED)

Pull the lever down to unlock the tilt/telescope steering column. While the lever is in the down position, tilt and telescope the steering column to the desired orientation.

If your vehicle has the tilt-only steering column, pull the lever down to unlock the steering column. While the lever is in the down position, tilt the steering column to its desired orientation.

Lift the lever back to its original position to lock the steering column.

Never adjust the steering column when the vehicle is

moving.

Controls and features

HAZARD FLASHER

For information on the hazard flasher control, refer to Hazard flasher in the Roadside emergencies chapter.

WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER CONTROLS

Rotate the windshield wiper control to the desired interval, low or high speed position.

The bars of varying length are for intermittent wipers. When in this position rotate the control upward for fast intervals and downward for slow intervals.

Push (tap) the end of the stalk briefly for a single swipe (no wash). Push and hold for three swipes with wash. Push and hold for a longer wash (up to ten seconds).

Speed dependent wipers

When the windshield wiper control is set on the intermittent settings, speed-sensitive front wipers automatically adjust as the vehicle’s speed changes.

Rear window wiper/washer controls

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

INT 1 — 3–4 second interval rear wiper.

INT 2 — 8–10 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 From either position, the control will automatically return to the INT 2

or OFF position.

position.

Controls and features

STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)

These controls allow you to operate some radio and climate control features.

Audio control features

Press

• AM, FM1, FM2,

• TAPE (if equipped),

• CD (if equipped), or

• DVD (if equipped).

In AM, FM1, or FM2 mode:

• Press MEM to select preset

In Tape mode:

• Press MEM to select the next

In CD mode:

• Press MEM to select the next

In any mode:

• Press VOL + or − to adjust

to select:

stations within the selected radio band.

selection on the tape.

selection on the CD.

volume.

Climate control features

Press TMP + or - to adjust temperature.

Controls and features

Press

OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)

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

Storage compartment

Press the latch to open the storage compartment.

+ or - to adjust fan speed.

Controls and features

Installing a garage door opener (if equipped)

The storage compartment can be converted to accommodate a variety of aftermarket garage door openers:

• Place the Velcro hook onto the side of the aftermarket transmitter opposite of the button.

• Place the transmitter into storage compartment, button down.

• Place the provided height adaptors onto the back of the door as needed.

• Close the door.

• Press the depression in the door

to activate the transmitter.

Moon roof (if equipped)

You can move the glass panel of the moon roof back to open or tilt up to ventilate the vehicle.

To open the moon roof:

The moon roof is equipped with an automatic, one-touch, express opening feature. Press and momentarily hold the rear portion of the control. To stop motion at any time during the one-touch opening, press the control a second time.

Controls and features

To close the moon roof:

Press and hold the front portion of the control until the glass panel stops moving. Once fully closed, the rear of the glass panel will appear higher than the front edge.

To vent:

To tilt the moon roof into the vent position (when the glass panel is closed), press and hold the front portion of the control. To close the moon roof from the vent position, press and hold the rear portion of the control until the glass panel stops moving.

If the battery is disconnected, discharged, or a new battery is installed, the moon roof needs to be opened to the vent position to reset the moon roof positions.

The moon roof has a sliding shade that can be opened or closed when the glass panel is shut. To close the shade, pull it toward the front of the vehicle.

Do not let children play with the moon roof. They may seriously hurt themselves.

Interior Lamps

Dome lamps and map lamps

The front map/dome lamp is located overhead between the driver and the passenger seats. If the vehicle is equipped with a moon roof or large overhead console, the map/dome lamp is located above the second row seat.

The map lamp controls are located on the dome lamp. Press the controls on either side of each lens on each map lamp to activate the lamps.

Controls and features

All vehicles are equipped with a cargo lamp, which is located overhead in the rear cargo area and above the the third row seat (if equipped). The cargo lamp will stay on if the 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.

With the control in the middle position, 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 25 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.

The front map lamps are located on the control panel (if equipped). First row map lamps may also be located in the overhead console (if equipped). Press the controls on either side of each map lamp to activate the lamps.

HOMELINK姞 UNIVERSAL TRANSCEIVER (IF EQUIPPED)

The HomeLink威 Universal Transceiver, located on the overhead console, 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 current transmitters to operate garage doors, entry gate operators, security systems, entry door locks, and home or office lighting.

When programming your HomeLink威 Universal Transceiver 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 Universal Transceiver 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.

Controls and features

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 Universal Transceiver buttons be erased for security purposes, refer to Programming in this section.

Programming

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

Note: Some vehicles may require the ignition switch to be turned to the

second (or “ACC”) position for programming and/or operation of the HomeLink威. It is 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 red light begins to flash after 20 seconds. Do not repeat step one 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 2–8cm(1–3 inches) away from the HomeLink威 Universal Transceiver surface (located on your overhead console) while keeping the red light in view.

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” section for Canadian residents.

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

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

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

light. If the light is a constant red, 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. If the red 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 eight.

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 red 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 Universal Transceiver

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 red 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 red 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.

AUTOMATIC DIMMING REAR VIEW MIRROR

The autolamp/automatic dimming mirror is equipped with an automatic dimming feature. This feature will change from the normal state to the non-glare “active” state

OFF AUTO

when bright lights (glare) reach the mirror. When the mirror detects bright light from front or behind, it will adjust automatically to minimize glare.

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

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ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)

To turn on the visor mirror lamps, lift the mirror cover.

POWER WINDOWS

Press and hold the rocker switches to open and close windows.

• Press the top portion of the rocker switch to close.

AUTO

• Press the bottom portion of the rocker switch to open.

AUTO

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One touch down

• Press AUTO completely down and release quickly. The driver’s window will open fully.

One touch down can be deactivated during operation by pushing down on the top part of the driver power window control.

Window lock

The window lock feature allows only the driver to operate the power windows.

To lock out all the window controls except for the driver’s press the left side of the control. Press the right side to restore the window controls.

Accessory delay

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

AUTO

MANUAL DOOR LOCKS

The manual door lock knob is located above the inside door release handle for all four doors.

• Push the knob forward to lock the door.

• Pull back on the knob to unlock the door.

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POWER DOOR LOCKS

Press control to unlock all doors.

Press control to lock all doors.

POWER DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK INHIBIT

If the interior trim switch does not operate, see the Perimeter alarm system in this section for more details.

LIFTGATE

An additional power door lock can be accessed by opening the liftgate. The button is located either on the top of the left-hand quarter trim panel underneath the rear window, or on the bottom of the left-hand quarter trim panel. Press this button to lock or unlock all the doors.

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CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS

When these locks are set, the rear doors cannot be opened from the inside. The rear doors can be opened from the outside when the doors are unlocked.

The childproof locks are located on rear edge of each rear 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. Move control down to disengage childproof locks.

POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS

The ignition must be in the ACC or ON position to adjust the 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.

Fold-away mirrors

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

CENTER CONSOLE

Your vehicle may be equipped with a variety of console features. These include:

• Utility compartment with cassette/compact disc storage

• Auxiliary power point

• Cupholders

• Tissue box holder

Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard objects can injure you in a collision.

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Auxiliary power point

Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. 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.

The power point is an additional power source for electrical accessories.

Rear auxiliary power point (if equipped)

A second auxiliary power point is located on the rear side of the console. It is accessible from the rear seats.

Rear console features

The rear console may incorporate the following features:

• air vents

• cupholders (will pull up with

break away feature)

• rear power point

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POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT

Position the driver 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.

REAR LIFTGATE

The liftgate area is only intended for cargo, not passengers. You can open and close the liftgate from outside the vehicle. It cannot be opened from inside the cargo area.

• To open the liftgate window, press the control on the remote entry key fob or, with the liftgate unlocked, push the control button on the right side under the license plate lamp shield.

• To open the liftgate, unlock the liftgate (with the power door locks, the remote entry or the keyless entry pad) and pull the middle lever under the license plate lamp shield.

To lock the liftgate and the liftgate window, use the power door locks or press the door lock switch on the left side of the cargo area. To manually lock or unlock the liftgate, move the button located below the window down or up.

The liftgate door and window should be closed before driving. If not, possible damage may occur to your vehicle.

Always close liftgate window before opening liftgate. Liftgate glass and liftgate should never be open at the same time. Failure to observe this warning may result in personal injury or damage to your vehicle.

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Make sure the liftgate door and/or window are closed to prevent exhaust fumes from being drawn into the vehicle. This will also

prevent passengers and cargo from falling out.

CARGO COVER (IF EQUIPPED)

Your vehicle may be equipped with a cargo area cover that covers the luggage compartment of your vehicle.

To install the cover:

Push both ends of the cover into the depressions (right side first) in the trim panels behind the second row seat.

To reduce the risk of

injuries, the cargo area cover must be properly installed on the rear trim panels.

Do not place any objects on the cargo area cover. They may

obstruct your vision or strike occupants of the vehicle in the case of a sudden stop or collision.

The cover may cause injury in a sudden stop or accident if it is

not securely installed.

Cargo management system

The cargo management system consists of storage compartments located in the floor of the rear cargo area.

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