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Introduction
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 Seatingand 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.
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Introduction
WARNINGS
Warnings provide information which may reduce the risk of personal
injury and prevent possible damage to others, your vehicle and its
equipment.
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE
There are no particular breaking-in rules for your vehicle. During the
first 1 600 km (1 000 miles) of driving, vary speeds frequently. This is
necessary 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.
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Turn signal and
wiper/washer control
(pg. 74)
AUTO
P
Instrument
cluster
(pg. 6)
Driver side air
bag
(pg. 124)
O/D
5
4
6
3
FUEL
F
E
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TRAC
7
ACTIVE
TRAC
2
OFF
1
RPMX1000
THEFT
60
40
80
20
40
MPH
OFF
80
TEM
120
BRAKE
100
160
km/h
Headlamp control
(pg. 25)
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Instrument panel
dimmer control
(pg. 25)
Speed control*
(pg. 70)
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Reverse sensing
Gearshift (includes
overdrive button)
(pg. 157)
O/D
P
H
ON/OFF
Message center
controls*
(pg. 14)
INFO
SETUP
RESET
system*
(pg. 67)
Electronic sound
system
(pg. 37)
Traction control*
(pg. 153)
Climate control
(pg. 27)
systems
VOL - PUSH ON
OFF
T/C
AMFM
SEEK
SCAN
TUNE
REWFF
123456
DISC
FM1
ST
FM1
ST
FRONT
REAR
EJCD
MAX
A/C
DOLBY B NR
BASS TREBSELBAL
SIDE 1-2COMPSHUFFLE
OFF
REAR
CONT
EJ
MUTE
TAPE
AUTO
CLK
FADE
A/C
* if equipped
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WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES
O/D
OFF
80
120
km/h
100
160
120
200
TEMP
TRAC
H
MPH
40
40
60
80
BRAKE
5
4
TRAC
ACTIVE
RPMX1000
6
7
20
THEFT
FUEL
F
E
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3
TRAC
2
OFF
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Low fuel
Illuminates as an early reminder of a
low fuel condition indicated on the
fuel gauge. The light comes on when
there is approximately 1/16th of a
tank indicated on the fuel gauge
(refer to Fuel gauge in this chapter
for more information). The ignition must be in the ON position for this
lamp to illuminate. The lamp will also illuminate for several seconds after
the ignition is turned to the ON position regardless of the fuel level.
Charging system
Illuminates when the ignition is
turned to the ON position and the
engine is off. The light also
illuminates when the battery is not
charging properly, requiring
electrical system service.
Traction ControlY active (if equipped)
This light momentarily illuminates
when the ignition is turned to ON. It
also illuminates when the Traction
Controly system begins applying and
releasing the brakes and adjusting the
ACTIVE
engine characteristics to limit a
wheelspin condition. It will be lit for a minimum of four seconds or for the
duration of the Traction Controly event.
For more information, refer to the Driving chapter.
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Traction ControlY off light (if equipped)
This light momentarily illuminates
when the ignition is turned to ON
position and illuminates when the
Traction Controly system has been
disabled (by the driver or as a result
of a system failure). For more
information, refer to the Driving chapter.
Safety belt
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned to the ON position
to remind you to fasten your safety
belts. For more information, refer to
the Seating and safety restraints
chapter.
Anti-theft system
Refer to SecuriLocky passive
anti-theft system in the Controls
and features chapter.
Turn signal
Illuminates when the left or right
turn signal or the hazard lights are
turned on. If one or both of the
indicators stay on continuously or
flash faster, check for a burned-out
turn signal bulb. Refer to Exterior bulbs in the Maintenance and care
chapter.
TRAC
OFF
THEFT
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Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned to the ON position
and the engine is off. If the light
remains on or fails to illuminate,
have the system serviced
immediately. With the ABS light on, the anti-lock brake system is
disabled and normal braking is still effective unless the brake warning
light also remains illuminated with parking brake released.
Air bag readiness
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned ON. If the light
fails to illuminate, continues to flash
or remains on, have the system
serviced immediately.
High beams
Illuminates when the high beam
headlamps are turned on.
Engine oil pressure
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned to the ON position
and the engine is off. Illuminates
when the oil pressure falls below the
normal range. Stop the vehicle as
soon as safely possible and switch off the engine immediately. Check the
oil level and add oil if needed. Refer to Engine oil in the Maintenanceand Care chapter.
ABS
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Brake system warning
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned to the ON
position, the engine is off and the
parking brake is engaged. If the
brake warning lamp does not
illuminate at this time, seek service immediately. Illumination after
releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level and the brake
system should be inspected immediately.
O/D off
Illuminates when the ignition is
turned to the ON position and
transmission control switch has
been pushed. When the light is on,
the transmission does not shift into
overdrive. If the light does not come on when the transmission control
switch is depressed or if the light flashes when you are driving, have
your vehicle serviced.
Check engine
Your vehicle is equipped with a
computer that monitors the engine’s
emission control system. This
system is commonly known as the
On Board Diagnostics System (OBD II). This OBD II system protects the
environment by ensuring that your vehicle continues to meet
government emission standards. The OBD II system also assists the
service technician in properly servicing your vehicle.
The Check Engine indicator light illuminates when the ignition is first
turned to the ON position to check the bulb. 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.
BRAKE
!
O/D
OFF
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What you should do if the check engine light illuminates
Light turns on solid:
This means that the OBD II system has detected a malfunction.
Temporary malfunctions may cause your Check Engine light to
illuminate. Examples are:
1. The vehicle has run out of fuel. (The engine may misfire or run
poorly.)
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 good quality fuel and/or properly installing and securely tightening
the gas cap. After three driving cycles without these or any other
temporary malfunctions present, the Check Engine 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 Check Engine 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.
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.
Door ajar
Illuminates when the ignition is in
the ON or START position and any
door is open.
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Bulb Warning
Illuminates when the ignition is in
the ON position and one of the
exterior bulbs has burned out.
Low washer fluid
Illuminates when the ignition is
turned to ON and when the
windshield washer fluid is low.
Safety belt warning chime
Chimes to remind you to fasten your safety belts.
For information on the safety belt warning chime, refer to the Seating
and safety restraints chapter.
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chime
For information on the SRS warning chime, refer to the Seating and
safety restraints chapter.
Key-in-ignition warning chime
Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACC
position and the driver’s door is opened.
Headlamps on warning chime (if equipped)
Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off
(and the key is not in the ignition) and the driver’s door is opened.
Turn signal chime (if equipped)
Sounds when the turn signal lever has been activated to signal a turn
and not turned off after the vehicle is driven more than 0.8 km
(1/2 mile).
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GAUGES
O/D
OFF
80
120
km/h
100
160
120
200
F
TEMP
FUEL
H
MPH
40
40
60
80
BRAKE
5
4
TRAC
ACTIVE
RPMX1000
6
7
20
THEFT
FUEL
F
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3
TRAC
2
OFF
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Fuel gauge
Displays approximately how much
fuel is in the fuel tank (when the
key is in the ON position). The fuel
gauge may vary slightly when the
vehicle is in motion. The ignition
should be in the OFF position while
E
the vehicle is being refueled. When
the gauge first indicates empty,
there is a small amount of reserve
fuel in the tank. 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.
Tachometer
Indicates the engine speed in
revolutions per minute.
Driving with your tachometer
pointer continuously at the top of
the scale may damage the engine.
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5
4
3
6
7
2
1
RPMX1000
Instrumentation
Speedometer
Indicates the current vehicle speed.
60
H
120
80
160
km/h
200
100
120
40
80
20
40
MPH
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Indicates the temperature of the
engine coolant. At normal operating
TEMP
temperature, the needle remains
within the normal area (the 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.
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.
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Trip odometer
Registers the kilometers (miles) of
individual journeys. To display,
depress the control. To reset,
depress and hold the control for
2 seconds.
MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)
With the ignition in the ON position,
the message center, located on your
km/h
200
120
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.
Selectable features
Info menu
This control displays the following
control displays:
• Compass/Outside Temperature
• Distance to Empty
• Average Fuel Economy
• Instant Fuel Economy
(if equipped)
• Trip Elapsed Drive Time
• Display On/Off
INFO
SETUP
RESET
trip
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Setup menu
Press this control for the following displays:
• Language
• Units (English/Metric)
• System Check
• Single/Dual Display Mode
Reset
Press this control to select and reset functions shown in the INFO menu
and SETUP menu.
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 is as follows:
1. oil life in XX%
2. charging system
3. washer fluid level
4. brake fluid level
5. doors closed (driver and passenger side). This message can only be
reset by closing the door(s). If the RESET control is pressed, PLEASE
CLOSE DOOR will be displayed.
6. rear liftgate status
7. exterior lamps (headlamps, front turn, brake, tail and cornering/side
repeater lamp status)
8. traction control (if equipped)
9. fuel level
10. distance to empty
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Language
1. Select this function from the
SETUP menu for the current
language to be displayed.
2. Pressing the RESET control
cycles the message center through
each of the language choices.
3. Press and hold the RESET
control to set the language choice.
Units (English/Metric)
1. Select this function from the
SETUP menu for the current units
to be displayed.
2. Press the RESET control to
change from English to Metric.
Single/Dual Display Mode
1. Select this function from the
SETUP menu for the current display
mode.
2. Press the RESET control to
change from the Single to the Dual
display.
System warnings
System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in your
vehicle’s operating systems.
In the event of a multiple warning situation, the message center will
cycle the display to show all warnings by displaying each one for
4 seconds.
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The message center will display the last selected feature if there are no
more warning messages. This allows you to use the full functionality of
the message center after you acknowledge the warning by pressing the
RESET control and clearing the warning message.
Warning messages that have been reset are divided into two categories:
• They will reappear on the display ten minutes from the reset.
• They will not reappear until an ignition OFF-ON cycle has been
completed.
This acts as a reminder that these warning conditions still exist within
the vehicle.
Driver’s door ajarWarning cannot be reset
Passenger door ajar
Driver rear door ajar
Passenger rear door ajar
Check charging systemWarning returns after
Transmission overheated
Check transmission
Low fuel level
Liftgate ajarWarning returns after the
Low brake fluid level
Check tail lamps
Check headlamps
Check rear turn lamps
Check front turn lamps
Check cornering/side repeater lamps
(if equipped)
Change oil soon
Oil change required
Check traction control
Low washer fluid
Check turn signal on reminder
10 minutes
ignition key is turned from OFF
to ON
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DRIVER’S DOOR AJAR. Displayed when the driver’s door is not
completely closed.
PASSENGER DOOR AJAR. Displayed when the passenger side door is
not completely closed.
DRIVER’S REAR DOOR AJAR. Displayed when the driver’s rear door
is not completely closed.
PASSENGER REAR DOOR AJAR. Displayed when the passenger side
rear door is not completely closed.
LIFTGATE AJAR. Displayed when the liftgate is not completely closed.
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 soon 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 FUEL LEVEL. Displayed when you have approximately 1/16th of
a tank indicated on the fuel gauge.
CHECK TRANSMISSION. Indicates the transmission is not operating
properly. If this warning stays on, contact your dealer as soon as
possible.
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. Check the transmission fluid and level. Refer to Transmissionfluid 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 BRAKE LAMPS. Displayed when the brake lamps are
activated and at least one is burned out. Check the lamps as soon as
safely possible and have the burned out lamp replaced. The center
high-mount brakelamp is not monitored.
CHECK HEADLAMPS. Displayed when the headlamps are activated
and at least one is burned out. Check the lamps as soon as safely
possible and have the burned out lamp replaced. Refer to Replacingheadlamp bulbs in the Maintenance and care chapter.
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CHECK TAIL LAMPS. Displayed when the tail lamps are activated and
at least one is burned out. Check the lamps as soon as safely possible
and have the burned out lamp replaced.
CHECK FRT TURN LAMPS. Displayed when the turn signals are
activated and at least one is burned out. Check the lamps as soon as
safely possible and have the burned out lamp replaced.
CHECK REAR TURN LAMPS. Displayed when the turn signals are
activated and at least one is burned out. Check the lamps as soon as
safely possible and have the burned out lamp replaced.
CHECK REAR TURN LAMPS. Displayed when the turn signals are
activated and at least one is burned out. Check the lamps as soon as
safely possible and have the burned out lamp replaced.
CHECK SIDE REPEATER LAMPS (if equipped). Displayed when
the turn signals are activated and at least one is burned out. Check the
lamps as soon as safely possible and have the burned out lamp replaced.
TURN SIGNAL ON REMINDER. Displayed when the turn signal is
activated and the vehicle is driven more that 0.8 km (1/2 mile).
LOW WASHER FLUID. Indicates the washer fluid reservoir is less than
one quarter full. Check the washer fluid level. Refer to Windshieldwasher fluid in the Maintenance and care chapter.
CHECK TRACTION CONTROL (if equipped). Displayed when the
Traction Controly system is not operating properly. If this warning stays
on, contact your dealer for service as soon as possible. For further
information, refer to Traction controly in the Driving chapter.
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% approximately 8 000 km
(5 000 miles or 180 days) (or your personalized oil reset percentage)
after each oil change:
Press RESET and SETUP controls at the same time to activate a service
mode which will display OIL LIFE % HOLD RESET NEW.
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• Press the SETUP control to
access the System Check
function. Press RESET to start
the System Check.
• Press and hold the RESET
control.
• Press RESET and SETUP
controls for personalized setting.
• After a successful reset, the
message center will display OIL
LIFE RESET TO 100%.
DATA ERR. These messages indicate improper operation of the vehicle
network communication between electronic modules.
• Fuel Computer
• Oil life
• Charging system
• Door sensor
• Liftgate sensor
• Exterior lamps
• Traction control
• Washer fluid
• Brake Fluid
• Compass
• Outside temperature
Contact your dealer as soon as possible if these messages occur on a
regular basis.
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%
%
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Compass display (if equipped)
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.
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 zone/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/calibration adjustment.
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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/Outside Temperature
function.
5. Press and hold the RESET
control until the message center
display changes to show the current
zone setting.
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2
3
4
5
6
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12
11
10
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6. Release the reset control, then
slowly press 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.
FUEL ECON AVG
Select this function from the INFO
menu to display your average fuel
economy in liters/100 km or
miles/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.
DIST 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).
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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.
Select this function to calculate the
instantaneous fuel economy of your
running vehicle. For example, you
can see what your fuel economy is
in heavy traffic or on an open
highway.
Your vehicle must be moving to calculate instantaneous fuel economy.
When your vehicle is not moving, this function shows the approximate
amount of fuel in the fuel tank in whole numbers (liters or gallons). If
your tank is full or nearly full, the display will be “F”. If your tank is
empty or nearly empty, the display will be “E”. Instantaneous fuel
economy cannot be reset.
TRIP ELAPSED DRIVE TIME
Select this function from the INFO menu to display your trip elapsed
drive time and will display and accumulate when the key is in the RUN
position.
1. Press the INFO control until the message center display shows the
TRIP ELAPSED TIME XXXX.
2. Hold the RESET control down for two seconds to clear display.
DISPLAY ON/OFF
Select this function from the INFO menu to turn your message center
display OFF or ON.
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Controls and features
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
Use to adjust the brightness of the
instrument panel lighting during
headlamp and parklamp operation.
• Rotate control to full up position
to turn on all interior lights.
• Rotate control to next position
(adjustment dial) and move up
and down to adjust the
instrument panel lights.
• Rotate to the first or second
lower detent position to turn on the instrument panel lights to full
brightness.
This control also has other features that are activated when any door is
opened:
• Rotate to full up position or next position (adjustment dial) to turn on
all interior lights.
• Rotate to first lower detent position to activate “sleeping baby
mode”— dome lamps will remain off and only the lower lamps will
illuminate.
• The second lower detent position (full down) will shut off all interior
lights.
HEADLAMP CONTROL
Rotate the headlamp control to the
first position to turn on the parking
lamps. Rotate to the second position
to also turn on the headlamps.
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Battery saver
The battery saver will shut off the exterior lamps 10 minutes after the
ignition switch has been turned off and the headlamp control is in the
HEADLAMP position. The system will not turn off the parking lamps if
the headlamp control is in the PARK position. For interior lights, refer to
Illuminated entry in this chapter.
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
Turns the highbeam headlamps on with a reduced output. To activate:
• the key must be in the ON position,
• the headlamp control is in the OFF or Parking lamps position.
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.
High beams
Push forward to activate.
Flash to pass
Pull toward you to activate and
release to deactivate.
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AUTOLAMP CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
The autolamp system provides light
sensitive automatic on-off control of
the exterior lights normally
controlled by the headlamp control.
The autolamp system also keeps the
lights on for a fixed period of time
after the ignition switch is turned to
OFF.
• To turn autolamps on, rotate the
control counterclockwise.
• To turn autolamps off, rotate the control clockwise to OFF.
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
Manual heating system (if equipped)
AUTO
Fan speed control
Controls the volume of air circulated
in the vehicle.
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Temperature control
Controls the temperature of the airflow inside the vehicle.
Mode selector control
Controls the direction of the airflow
to the inside of the vehicle.
Under normal conditions, your vehicle’s climate control system should be
left in any position other than OFF when the vehicle is parked. This
allows the vehicle to “breathe” through the outside air inlet duct.
•
• OFF-Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate. For short
•
•(Floor) — Allows for maximum heating by distributing outside
•(Floor and defrost) — Distributes outside air through the
•
(Panel) — Distributes outside air through the instrument panel
registers.
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.
air through the floor ducts.
windshield defroster ducts and the floor ducts.
(Defrost) — Distributes outside air through the windshield
defroster ducts. It can be used to clear ice or fog from the windshield.
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Controls and features
Operating tips
• In humid weather, selectbefore driving. This will prevent your
windshield from fogging. After a few minutes, select any desired
position.
• To prevent humidity buildup inside the vehicle, don’t drive with the
climate control system in the OFF position.
• Don’t put objects under the front seat that will interfere with the
airflow to the back seats.
• Remove any snow, ice or leaves
from the air intake area (at the
bottom of the windshield under
the hood).
• When placing objects on top of your instrument panel, be careful to
not place them over the defroster outlets. These objects can block
airflow and reduce your ability to see through your windshield. Also,
avoid placing small objects on top of your instrument panel. These
objects can fall down into the defroster outlets and block airflow and
possibly damage your climate control system.
• To get maximum heating performance from the second row floor vents
(located under the front row seats), place the front mode selector
control in the
setting.
(floor) position and set the fan speed to its highest
Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel, as these
objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.
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Controls and features
Manual heating and air conditioning system (if equipped)
• Manual heating and air conditioning system without rear
controls (if equipped)
MAX
A/C
A/C
• Manual heating and air conditioning system with rear controls
(if equipped)
FRONT
REAR
OFF
REAR CTL
Fan speed control
Controls the volume of air circulated
in the vehicle.
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MAX
A/C
A/C
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