Mercury MOUNTAINEER 2006 User Manual

Table of Contents

Introduction 4
Instrument Cluster 12

Warning and control lights 12
Gauges 18

Entertainment Systems 21

AM/FM stereo with CD 21
AM/FM stereo cassette with CD 25
AM/FM stereo with in-dash six CD 29

Climate Controls 35

Manual heating and air conditioning 35
Automatic temperature control 37
Auxiliary passenger climate control 40
Rear window defroster 41

Lights 42
Driver Controls 53

Windshield wiper/washer control 53
Steering wheel adjustment 54
Power windows 58
Mirrors 60
Speed control 61
Message center 71

Locks and Security 101

Keys 101
Locks 101
Anti-theft system 104

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Seating and Safety Restraints 117

Seating 117
Safety restraints 129
Airbags 144
Child restraints 158

Tires, Wheels and Loading 173

Tire Information 175
Tire Inflation 178
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 189
Vehicle loading 194
Trailer towing 201
Recreational towing 207

Driving 209

Starting 209
Brakes 212
Traction control/AdvanceTrac 214
Transmission operation 219

Roadside Emergencies 237

Getting roadside assistance 237
Hazard flasher switch 239
Fuel pump shut-off switch 239
Fuses and relays 240
Changing tires 248
Lug Nut Torque 258
Jump starting 259
Wrecker towing 264

Customer Assistance 266

Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 272

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Cleaning 273
Maintenance and Specifications 280

Engine compartment 282
Engine oil 285
Battery 290
Engine Coolant 292
Fuel information 298
Air filter(s) 311
Part numbers 311
Refill capacities 312
Lubricant specifications 314

Accessories 321
Index 323

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Copyright © 2005 Ford Motor Company

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Introduction

CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning

WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and

certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and
certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.

CONGRATULATIONS

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

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

• In the United States: www.ford.com

• In Canada: www.ford.ca

• In Mexico: www.ford.com.mx

• In Australia: www.ford.com.au

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

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

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

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Introduction

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

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

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

Warning symbols in this guide

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

Warning symbols on your vehicle

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

Protecting the environment

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

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BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE

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

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

Do not add friction modifier compounds or special break-in oils during
the first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation, since these
additives may prevent piston ring seating. See Engine oil in the
Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information on oil
usage.

SPECIAL NOTICES
New Vehicle Limited Warranty

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

Special instructions

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

Please read the section Supplemental restraint system (SRS)

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

Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats should

NEVER be placed in front of an active passenger airbag.

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Service Data Recording

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

Event Data Recording

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

• how various systems in your vehicle were operating;

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

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

brake pedal;

• how fast the vehicle was traveling; and

• where the driver was positioning the steering wheel.

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

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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 vehicle
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.

Your vehicle is not equipped with a snowplowing package.

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.

Cell phone use

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

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

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

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

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Middle East/North Africa vehicle specific information

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

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

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

Vehicle Symbol Glossary

Safety Alert

Fasten Safety Belt Airbag - Front

Airbag - Side Child Seat

Child Seat Installation
Warning

Child Seat Tether
Anchor

Anti-Lock Brake System

Powertrain Malfunction Speed Control

Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher

Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment

See Owner’s Guide

Child Seat Lower
Anchor

Brake System

Brake Fluid ­Non-Petroleum Based

Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Wash/Wipe

Windshield
Defrost/Demist

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Rear Window
Defrost/Demist

Vehicle Symbol Glossary

Introduction

Power Windows
Front/Rear

Child Safety Door
Lock/Unlock

Power Window Lockout

Interior Luggage
Compartment Release
Symbol

Panic Alarm Engine Oil

Engine Coolant

Engine Coolant
Temperature

Do Not Open When Hot Battery

Avoid Smoking, Flames,
or Sparks

Battery Acid

Explosive Gas Fan Warning

Power Steering Fluid

Maintain Correct Fluid
Level

Emission System Engine Air Filter

MAX

MIN

Passenger Compartment
Air Filter

Check Fuel Cap

Jack

Low Tire Pressure
Warning

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Instrument Cluster

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES

Standard instrument cluster

Optional instrument cluster

Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that may
become serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A warning light may
illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions.
Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure the
bulb works. If any light remains on after starting the vehicle, refer to the
respective system warning light for additional information.

Note: Some Warning Lights will display in the Message Center as words
and function the same as the warning light.

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Instrument Cluster

Note: Depending on which options your vehicle has, some indicators
may not be present in your vehicle.

Service engine soon: The Service
engine soon indicator light

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

Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures

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

Powertrain malfunction indicator: Illuminates when a powertrain or a
AWD fault has been detected. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as
possible.

• Standard instrument cluster

• Optional instrument cluster

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

BRAKE

P!

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Instrument Cluster

Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning light on is

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

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

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

Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten
your safety belt. A chime will also
sound to remind you to fasten your
safety belt.

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

• Standard instrument cluster

ABS

• Optional instrument cluster

Engine oil pressure: Illuminates
when the oil pressure falls below the
normal range. Check the oil level
and add oil if needed. Refer to
Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.

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Instrument Cluster

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

• Standard instrument cluster

• Optional instrument cluster

Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is

running or hot.

Low tire pressure warning:

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

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

• Standard instrument cluster

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• Optional instrument cluster

Speed control: Illuminates when
the speed control is activated. Turns
off when the speed control system
is deactivated.

O/D off: Illuminates when the
overdrive function of the
transmission has been turned off,
refer to the Driving chapter. If the
light flashes steadily or does not illuminate, have the transmission
serviced soon, or damage may occur.

AdvanceTract: Flashes when the
AdvanceTract with RSC system is
active. Illuminates solid when the
system has been disabled (by the
driver or as a result of a system
failure), refer to the Driving
chapter for more information.

All wheel drive (AWD):

Illuminates when AWD is engaged. If
the light fails to illuminate when the
ignition is turned ON, or remains on, have the system serviced
immediately by your authorized dealer.

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

O/D

OFF

4x4

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

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

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

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

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

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

Turn signal warning chime: Sounds when the turn signal lever has
been activated to signal a turn and not turned off after the vehicle is
driven more than 1–1/2 miles ((2.4 km).

Parking brake ON warning chime: Sounds when the parking brake is set,
the engine is running and the vehicle is driven more than 3 mph (5 km).

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Instrument Cluster

GAUGES

Speedometer: Indicates the
current vehicle speed.

Engine coolant temperature
gauge: Indicates engine coolant

temperature. At normal operating
temperature, the needle will be in
the normal range (between “H” and
“C”). If it enters the red section, the
engine is overheating. Stop the
vehicle as soon as safely possible,
switch off the engine and let the engine cool.

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Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is

running or hot.

Instrument Cluster

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

• Standard instrument cluster

• Optional instrument cluster

Refer to Message Center in the Driver Controls chapter on how to
switch the display from Metric to English.

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

• Standard instrument cluster
Press the TRIP/RESET control once

to switch from the odometer to the
TRIP A feature. Press the control
again to select the TRIP B feature.
To reset the trip, press and hold the
control again until the trip reading is 0.0 miles.

• Optional instrument cluster
Press and release the message

center INFO button until TRIP A
mode appears in the display. Press
the control again to select the TRIP
B feature. Press the RESET button
to reset.

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

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

Refer to Filling the tank in the

Maintenance and Specifications

chapter for more information.
The FUEL icon and arrow indicates which side of the vehicle the fuel

door is located.

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AUDIO SYSTEMS
AM/FM Single CD/MP3 sound system (if equipped)

Accessory delay: Your vehicle is equipped with accessory delay. With
this feature, the window switches, radio and moon roof (if equipped)
may be used for up to ten minutes after the ignition is turned off or until
either front door is opened.

1.

/ Tuner: Press to

manually go up or down the radio
frequency. Also use in menu mode
to select various settings.

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

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

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

/ to manually increase/decrease Press MENU again

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Entertainment Systems

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

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

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

Bass: Press

/ to adjust the bass setting.

/ to set.

/ to turn

Treble: Press

Balance: Press

speakers.
Fade: Press

speakers.
Speed sensitive volume: Radio volume automatically changes slightly

with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise. Press MENU
to access and use / to adjust. The recommended level is 1–3.
Level 0 (SPEED OFF) turns the feature off and level 7 is the maximum

setting.
Track/Folder Mode: Available only on MP3 discs in CD mode.

Press
In Track mode, press

current disc.
In Folder mode, press SEEK to scroll through tracks within the
selected folder.

Compression: Brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more
consistent listening level when in CD mode. Press MENU until

compression status is displayed. Press / to turn the feature on/off.

4. AUX: Press to toggle between
FES/DVD, AUX and Satellite Radio
modes (if equipped). If no auxiliary
sources are available, NO AUX AUDIO will be displayed.

/ to toggle between Track and Folder mode.

/ to adjust the treble setting.

/ to adjust the audio between the left and right

/ to adjust the audio between the front and rear

SEEK to scroll through all tracks on the

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

6. Play/Pause: This control is
operational in CD and DVD mode (if
equipped). When a CD or DVD is
playing in the FES system, press
this control to play or pause the current CD or DVD. The CD/DVD status
will display in the radio display.

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

8. FOLDER : In folder mode,
press to access next folder on MP3
discs, if available.

FOLDER: In folder mode,

9.
press to access the previous folder
on MP3 discs, if available.

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

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

12. Memory presets: To set a
station, select the desired frequency
band, AM, FM1 or FM2. Tune to the
desired station. Press and hold a preset button until sound returns and
PRESET # SAVED appears in the display. You can save up to 18 stations,
six in AM, six in FM1 and FM2.

13. TEXT/SCAN: Press and hold
SCAN for a brief sampling of radio
stations or CD tracks. Press again to
stop.
In CD/MP3 mode, press TEXT to display track title, artist name, and disc
title and file name (if available).

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

15. AM/FM: Press to select
AM/FM1/FM2 frequency band.

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

17. CD: Press to enter CD mode. If
a CD is already loaded into the
system, CD play will begin where it
ended last. If no CD is loaded, NO DISC will appear in the display.

18. CD eject: Press to eject a CD.

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

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Entertainment Systems

AM/FM Single CD/MP3/Cassette sound system (if equipped)

Accessory delay: Your vehicle is equipped with accessory delay. With
this feature, the window switches, radio and moon roof (if equipped)
may be used for up to ten minutes after the ignition is turned off or until
either front door is opened.

/ Tuner: Press to

1.
manually go up or down the radio

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

2. SEEK
next strong station, tape selection
or CD track.

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

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

: Press to access the

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Entertainment Systems

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

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

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

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

/ to adjust the hours/minutes.

/ to set.

/ to turn

Bass: Press

Treble: Press

Balance: Press

speakers.
Fade: Press

speakers.
Speed sensitive volume: Radio volume automatically changes slightly

with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise. Use
to adjust. Recommended level is 1–3. Level 0 (SPEED OFF) turns the

feature off and level 7 is the maximum setting.
Compression: Brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more

consistent listening level when in CD mode. Press MENU until
compression status is displayed. Press

Dolbyt noise reduction: Dolbyt noise reduction works in tape mode to
reduce hiss and static during playback. The Dolbyt noise reduction
system is manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation. Dolbyt and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks
of Dolbyt Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

Track/Folder Mode: Available only on MP3 discs in CD mode.
Press

In Track mode, press
current disc.
In Folder mode, press SEEK to scroll through tracks within the
selected folder.

/ to adjust the bass setting.

/ to adjust the treble setting.

/ to adjust the audio between the left and right

/ to adjust the audio between the front and rear

/

/ to turn the feature on/off.

/ to toggle between Track and Folder mode.

SEEK to scroll through all tracks on the

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Entertainment Systems

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

6. Tape eject: Press to eject a tape.

7. Play/Pause: This control is
operational in CD, tape and DVD
mode (if equipped). When a CD or
DVD is playing in the FES system,
press this control to play or pause the current CD/DVD. The CD/DVD
status will display in the radio display.

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

9. FOLDER
mode, press to access next folder on
MP3 discs, if available.

10.
mode, press to access the previous
folder on MP3 discs, if available.

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

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

13. Memory presets: To set a
station, select the desired frequency
band, AM, FM1 or FM2. Tune to the
desired station. Press and hold a preset button until sound returns and
PRESET # SAVED appears in the display. You can save up to 18 stations,
six in AM, six in FM1 and FM2.

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

FOLDER: When in folder

: When in folder

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

16. AM/FM: Press to select
AM/FM1/FM2 frequency band.

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

18. CD: Press to enter CD mode. If
a CD is already loaded into the
system, CD play will begin where it
ended last. If no CD is loaded, NO DISC will appear in the display.

19. CD eject: Press to eject a CD.

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

21.
previous strong station, tape
selection or CD track.

22. TEXT/SCAN: Press and hold
SCAN for a brief sampling of radio
stations, tape selections or CD
tracks. Press again to stop.
In CD/MP3 mode, press TEXT to display track title, artist name, and disc
title and file name (if available).

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SEEK:Press to access the

Entertainment Systems

Audiophile AM/FM In-dash Six CD/MP3 sound system (if equipped)

Accessory delay: Your vehicle is equipped with accessory delay. With
this feature, the window switches, radio and moon roof (if equipped)
may be used for up to ten minutes after the ignition switch is turned off
or until either front door is opened.

/ Tune/Disc selector:

1.
Press and release to manually

advance up/down the radio
frequency or to select a desired
disc. Press and hold for a fast advance through radio frequencies or all
loaded discs. Also use in menu mode to select various settings.

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

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

Setting the clock: Press until SET HOUR or SET MINS is displayed.
Press

/ to adjust the hours/minutes.

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Entertainment Systems

RBDS (Radio Broadcast Digital Signal) ON/OFF: Press / to
turn RBDS ON or OFF.

Program Type:If RBDS is ON, press
type, then use

broadcasting the desired program type.
SHOW RBDS Info: If RBDS is ON, this allows you to display the name

of the FM radio station or program type. Press
type, station name or none.

RBDS: Allows you to search RBDS (Radio Broadcast Digital Signal)
equipped stations for the following music formats: Classical, Country,
Jazz, Oldies, R&B, Religious, Rock, Soft, Top 40 and Information
(Inform). RBDS is only available in FM mode.

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

Use
When the six strongest stations are filled, the station stored in preset 1

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

Bass: Press

/ to turn on/off.

SEEK or SCAN to search for FM radio stations

/ to adjust the bass setting.

/ to find the desired program

/ to show program

/ to turn

Treble: Press

Balance: Press

speakers.
Fade: Press

speakers.
Speed sensitive volume: Radio volume automatically changes slightly

with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise. Use
to adjust. Recommended level is 1–3. Level 0 (SPEED OFF) turns the

feature off and level 7 is the maximum setting.
Occupancy mode: Use

SEATS, DRIVERS SEAT or REAR SEATS.

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/ to adjust the treble setting.

/ to adjust the audio between the left and right

/ to adjust the audio between the front and rear

/

/ to select and optimize sound for ALL

Entertainment Systems

Track/Folder Mode: Available only on MP3 discs in CD mode.
Press

In Track mode, press
current disc.
In Folder mode, press
selected folder.

Compression: Brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more
consistent listening level when in CD mode. Press MENU until

compression status is displayed. Press

4. AUX: Press to toggle between
FES/DVD, AUX and Satellite Radio
modes (if equipped). If no auxiliary
sources are available, NO AUX AUDIO will be displayed.

5. Seek
next strong station or CD track.

6. Play/Pause: This control is
operational in CD and DVD mode (if
equipped). When a CD or DVD is
playing in the FES system, press
this control to play or pause the current CD/DVD. The CD/DVD status
will display in the radio display.

7. SHUFFLE: Press to play the
tracks on the current disc in random
order.

8. FOLDER
press to access next folder on MP3
discs, if available.

9.
press to access the previous folder
on MP3 discs, if available.

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

/ to toggle between Track and Folder mode.

SEEK to scroll through all tracks on the

SEEK to scroll through tracks within the

/ to turn the feature on/off.

: Press to access the

: In folder mode,

FOLDER: In folder mode,

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

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12. Memory presets: To set a
station, select the desired frequency
band, AM, FM1 or FM2. Tune to the
desired station. Press and hold a preset button until sound returns and
PRESET # SAVED appears in the display. You can save up to 18 stations,
six in AM, six in FM1 and FM2.

13. TEXT/SCAN: Press and hold
for a brief sampling of radio stations
or CD tracks. Press again to stop.
In CD/MP3 mode, press TEXT to display track title, artist name, disc title
and file name (if available).

14.
previous strong station or track.

15. AM/FM: Press to select
AM/FM1/FM2 frequency band.

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

17. CD: Press to enter CD mode. If
a CD is already loaded into the
system, CD play will begin where it
ended last. If no CD is loaded, NO DISC will appear in the display.

18. LOAD: Press to load a CD.
Press LOAD and a memory preset
to load to a specific slot. Press and
hold to autoload up to six CDs.

SEEK: Press to access the

19. CD eject: Press to eject a CD.
Press and hold to auto eject all CDs
present in the system. If there is no
CD present, the display will read NO CD.

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

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GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION

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

AM - 530, 540–1700, 1710 kHz
FM- 87.7, 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz
Radio reception factors: There are three factors that can affect radio

reception:

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

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

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

Cassette/player care:

Do:

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

• Tighten very loose tapes by inserting a finger or pencil into the hole

and turning the hub.

• Remove loose labels before inserting tapes.

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

cold to reach a moderate temperature before playing.

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

Don’t:

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

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

played.

CD/CD player care:

Do:

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

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

and wipe from the center out.

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Don’t:

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

• Clean using a circular motion.

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

Audio system warranty and service: Refer to the Warranty Guide

for audio system warranty information. If service is necessary, see your
dealer or qualified technician.

NAVIGATION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

Your vehicle may be equipped with a Navigation System. Refer to the
Navigation supplement for further information.

FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

Your vehicle may be equipped with a Family Entertainment System
(FES). This is a DVD system for the rear seat passengers which includes
a DVD player, wireless infrared headphones and a remote control. For
more information, please refer to the Family Entertainment System
supplement.

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Climate Controls

MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
(IF EQUIPPED)

1. Temperature selection:

Controls the temperature of the
airflow in the vehicle.

2. Air flow selections: Controls

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

MAX A/C: Uses recirculated air
through the instrument panel registers to cool the vehicle. This mode is
noisier than other modes, but is more economical and efficient and may
help prevent undesirable odors from entering the vehicle.

: Distributes outside air through the instrument panel vents.

: Distributes outside air through the instrument panel vents and the

floor vents.

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

: Distributes outside air through the floor vents. Note: Some airflow

will come out of the small vents near the side windows.

: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents and
floor vents. Note: Some airflow will come out of the small vents near the
side windows.

: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents.

3. A/C: Uses outside air to cool the vehicle. Air flows primarily from the
instrument panel register vents.

4. Rear defroster: Clears ice and fog from the rear window.

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

Operating tips

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

the air flow selector in the

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

air flow selector in the O (OFF) position.

position.

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• Do not put objects under the front seats 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.

• To improve the A/C cool down when the vehicle interior is

significantly warmer than the outside temperature, drive with the
windows slightly open for 2–3 minutes after start up or until the
vehicle has been “aired out.”

For maximum cooling performance in panel (

• Select MAX A/C mode. MAX A/C uses recirculated air with A/C to

provide a cooler airflow.

• Move the temperature control to the coolest setting.

• Set the fan to the highest speed initially, then adjust in order to

maintain comfort.

To allow side window defogging and demisting while warming up the
vehicle cabin:

1. Select

2. Select A/C.

3. Set the temperature control to maintain comfort.

4. Set the fan speed to highest setting.

5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows. To
increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents
located in the middle of the instrument panel.

To allow windshield defogging and demisting while warming up vehicle:

1. Select

2. Set temperature control to maintain comfort.

3. Set fan to highest setting.

.

floor/defrost mode.

) mode:

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

Climate Controls

DUAL AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (DATC) SYSTEM
(IF EQUIPPED)

14 15 16 17 2 31

AUTO

EXT

F F

F C

OFF

A/C

DUAL

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10 9 8 7 613 5 412 11

1. A/C control: Manually turns A/C
on or off.

2. Recirculation control: Cools
the vehicle more quickly by
recirculating the cabin air instead of
using outside air and helps prevent unpleasant outside odors or fumes
from entering the vehicle. Press to turn on/off.

3. Passenger side temperature
control: Controls the temperature
on the passenger side of the vehicle
when in dual zone mode. To enter
dual zone, press the passenger temperature control or DUAL. The
passenger temperature will appear in the display.

4. Rear defroster control:
Removes ice and fog from the rear
window. Press to turn on/off.

A/C

R

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5. DUAL (Single/dual electric

DUAL

temperature control): Allows the
driver to have full control of the
cabin temperature settings (single zone) or allows the passenger to have
control of their individual temperature settings (dual zone control). Press
to turn on dual zone mode, press again to return to single zone.

6.

7.

: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents.

: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents

and floor vents. Note: Some airflow will come out of the small vents
near the side windows.

: Distributes air through the floor vents. Note: Some airflow will

8.
come out of the small vents near the side windows.

9.

: Distributes air through the instrument panel vents and the floor

vents.

10.

11. OFF: Outside air is shut out and

: Distributes air through the instrument panel vents.

OFF

the fan will not operate. Note: If
equipped with the auxiliary system,
the auxiliary fan can still operate with the front system off.

12. AUTO: Press to select the

AUTO

desired temperature shown in the
display window. The system will
automatically determine the fan speed, the direction of the airflow,
outside or recirculated air to heat or cool the vehicle to the selected
temperature.

13. Manual override controls:

OFF

Allows you to manually determine
where airflow is directed. To return
to fully automatic control, press AUTO.

14. Driver’s side temperature
control: Controls the temperature
of the vehicle cabin. When DUAL
zone is pressed, controls the driver’s
side temperature.

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15. Fan Speed: Manually increases
or decreases the fan speed.

Climate Controls

16. EXT: Displays the outside air

EXT

temperature. It will remain
displayed until the EXT control is
pressed again. The external temperature will be most accurate when the
vehicle has been moving for a period of time.

17. Temperature conversion:

F C

Press to toggle between Fahrenheit
and Celsius temperature on the
DATC display only. The set point temperatures in Celsius will be
displayed in half-degree increments.

Operating tips

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

the air flow selector in the

position.

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

air flow selector in OFF or with recirculated air engaged.

• Do not put objects under the front seats 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.

• To improve the A/C cool down, drive with the windows slightly open

for 2–3 minutes after start up or until the vehicle has been “aired out.”

For maximum cooling performance:

• Select and A/C and recirculated air. Use recirculated air with A/C to

provide a cooler airflow.

• Move the temperature control to the coolest setting.
To allow side window defogging and demisting while warming up the

vehicle cabin:

1. Select

.

2. Select A/C.

3. Set the temperature control to maintain comfort.

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4. Set the fan speed to highest setting.

5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows. To
increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents
located in the middle of the instrument panel.

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

AUXILIARY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

Your vehicle may be equipped with an auxiliary climate system. These
auxiliary controls, located in the overhead console, allow the front
passengers to control airflow direction, temperature and fan level of the
rear compartment to quickly heat or cool the entire vehicle.

Front auxiliary controls:

1. Temperature control:
Determines temperature level.

2. Mode selector: Press to select
air flow direction to

or

•

•

The selected mode will illuminate on the temperature control.

3. Fan control: Determines fan speed levels. If your vehicle is equipped
with the front Dual Automatic Temperature Control (DATC) system,
when the front system is turned off, the fan and heat mode will operate
and A/C will be unavailable.

(panel).

directs air to the floor of the

third row seating.

directs air to the overhead

registers of the second and third
row seating.

(floor)

FLOOR CONSOLE CLIMATE CONTROLS

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

•

• directs air flow through the

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directs air flow primarily

through the console panel register.

console floor register.

Climate Controls

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.

The ignition must be in the 3 (ON) position to operate the rear window
defroster.

The defroster turns off automatically after 10 minutes or when the
ignition is turned to the 1 (OFF/LOCK) or 2 (ACC) position. To manually
turn off the defroster before 10 minutes have passed, push the control
again.

R

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HEADLAMP CONTROL

Turns the lamps off.

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

Turns the headlamps on.

Autolamp system

The autolamp system sets the
headlamps to turn on and off
automatically. The autolamp control,
located on the headlamp control,
may be set to:

• turn on the lamps automatically

at night

• turn off the lamps automatically

during the daylight

• keep the lamps on for up to three minutes after the key is turned to

OFF.

To turn the autolamps on, rotate the control counterclockwise to

Foglamp control

The foglamps can be turned on only
when the headlamp control is in

the
the high beams are not turned on.
Pull headlamp control towards you

to turn foglamps on. The foglamp
indicator light will illuminate
when foglamp is activated.

Push the headlamp control towards
the instrument panel to deactivate
the foglamps.

, or position and

.

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Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)

To activate DRL:

• the ignition must be in the ON position and

Lights

• the headlamp control is in the

• the transmission is not in park.

Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during

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

High beams

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

Flash to pass

Pull the lever toward you to
activate. Release the lever to
deactivate.

or position

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PANEL DIMMER CONTROL

Use to adjust the brightness of the
instrument panel when exterior
lights are on.

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

•

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

• Rotate to fully to the right (past detent) to turn on interior lamps.

• Rotate to the left position (past detent) to turn off the interior lamps

and will also disable the illuminated entry feature.

AIMING THE HEADLAMPS

The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed before leaving the
assembly plant. If your vehicle is involved in an accident or if you have
problems fixing the alignment of your headlamps, have them checked by
a qualified service technician.

Headlamp aim adjustment

The headlamps on your vehicle can only be vertically adjusted. Your
vehicle does not require horizontal aim adjustments.

To adjust the headlamps:

1. Park your vehicle on a level surface about 25 feet (7.6 meters) away

from a vertical plain surface (3). Check your headlamp alignment at
night or in a dark area so that you can see the headlamp beam pattern.

• (1) Eight feet

• (2) Center height of lamp to

ground

• (3) Twenty-five feet

• (4) Horizontal reference line

2. The center of the headlamp has a

3.0 mm circle on the lens. Measure

the height from the center of your
headlamp to the ground (2) and mark
an 8 foot (2.4 meter) long horizontal
line on the plain surface (1) at this height (masking tape works well).

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3. Turn on the low beam headlamps.

The brightest part of the light
should be below the horizontal line
(4). If it is above the line the
headlamp will need to be adjusted.

4. Open the hood.

5. Locate the vertical adjuster for

each headlamp. Adjust the aim by
turning the adjuster control either
clockwise (to adjust down) or
counterclockwise (to adjust up).

Note: Usea4mmsocket or box
wrench to turn the vertical adjuster
control.

6. Horizontal aiming is not required

for this vehicle and is
non-adjustable.

TURN SIGNAL CONTROL

• Push down to activate the left
turn signal.

• Push up to activate the right turn
signal.

Lights

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INTERIOR LAMPS
Dome/reading lamps

The dome lamp lights when:

• any door is opened.

• the instrument panel dimmer

switch is rotated up until the
courtesy lamps come on.

• any of the remote entry controls
are pressed and the ignition is
OFF.

The reading portion, the two outer lights, can only be toggled on and off
at the lamp.

The front map lamps are located in
the overhead console (if equipped).
Press the controls on either side of
each map lamp to activate the
lamps.

Cargo/reading lamps

The dome portion of the lamp or
the center light can be turned on
when the panel dimmer control is
rotated fully up or when a door is
opened.

The rear dome lamp can be turned
ON or OFF by sliding the control.

BULBS
Headlamp Condensation

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

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Replacing exterior bulbs

Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently.

Replacing the interior bulbs

Check the operation of the bulbs frequently. To replace any of the
interior bulbs, see a dealer or qualified technician.

Using the right bulbs

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

Function Number of bulbs Trade number

Park/turn lamps (front) 2 3157 A (amber)
Headlamps 2 9007
Rear stop/tail lamps 2 L1224R
Rear turn lamps 2 3157 A (amber)
Rear license plate lamps 2 168
Backup lamp 2 3156K
High-mount brake lamps 5 W5WL
Side mounted turn signal 2 WY5W (amber)
Front sidemarker 2 194
Rear sidemarker 2 194
Fog lamp 2 9145
Cargo lamp 1 211-2
Interior overhead lamp 1 912 (906)
Front door courtesy lamp 1 168
Map lamps 2 168 (T10)
Ashtray lamp 1 161
All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted.
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your authorized dealer.

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Replacing headlamp bulbs

Do not touch the glass of a halogen bulb.

1. Turn off the headlamps and open

the hood.

2. Remove the two retainer pins,

then pull headlamp forward.

3. Remove protective cap and

disconnect the electrical connector.

4. Remove the bulb retaining ring.

5. Carefully pull the old bulb out of

the lamp assembly.

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Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of

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

Reverse steps to reinstall bulb(s).

Replacing front parking/turn signal bulbs

1. Turn OFF the headlamps and
open the hood.

2. Remove the two headlamp
retainer pins, then pull the
headlamp forward.

3. Remove the bulb socket from the
lamp assembly.

4. Carefully pull the old bulb out of
the lamp assembly.

Reverse steps to reinstall bulb(s).

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Replacing side-mounted turn signal bulbs

1. Turn the headlamp switch to off.

2. Carefully pry the lamp assembly
away from the fender.

3. Rotate the bulb socket
counterclockwise to remove it from
the lamp assembly.

4. Pull the bulb straight out.

Reverse steps to reinstall bulb(s).

Replacing front/rear side marker bulbs

1. Turn the headlamp switch to off.

2. Reach under the bumper and
rotate the bulb socket
counterclockwise to remove it.

3. Pull the bulb straight out.

Reverse steps to reinstall bulb(s).

Replacing tail/brake/turn/backup lamp bulbs

1. Turn the headlamp switch to OFF
and open the liftgate.

2. Remove the two bolts from the
lamp assembly.

3. Remove the lamp assembly.

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4. Rotate the bulb socket
counterclockwise and remove it
from the lamp assembly.

5. Pull the bulb straight out of the
socket.

Note: Disconnect the LED brake
lamp from the electrical connector
and replace the LED assembly.

Reverse steps to reinstall bulb(s).

Replacing foglamp bulbs

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

2. Remove the bulb socket from the
foglamp by turning it
counterclockwise.

3. Disconnect the electrical
connector.

Reverse steps to reinstall bulb(s).

Replacing license plate lamp bulbs

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

2. Remove the lamp assembly by
depressing the small tab and rocking
the lamp assembly out.

3. Remove the bulb socket from the
lamp assembly by turning
counterclockwise and pull the bulb
straight out.

Reverse steps to reinstall bulb(s).

Lights

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Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulb

1. Remove the two screws and lamp
assembly away from the vehicle.

2. Remove the bulb holder from the
lamp assembly by depressing the
snaps.

3. Pull the bulb straight out of the
socket and push in the new bulb.

Reverse steps to reinstall bulb(s).

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Driver Controls

MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER

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

Windshield washer: Push the end
of the stalk:

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

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

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

Rear window wiper/washer controls

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

INT 1 — 8–10 second interval rear
wiper.

INT 2 — 3–4 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.

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TILT STEERING COLUMN

Pull the lever down and release, to
unlock the steering column tilt lock.
With the lever in the down position,
tilt the steering column and wheel
to its desired orientation. Do not
push or pull the lever while tilting
the wheel.

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

Never adjust the steering
column when the vehicle is

moving.

ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR

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

Slide on rod feature

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

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

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Driver Controls

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.

Installing a garage door opener (if equipped)

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

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

• Place the transmitter into storage
compartment, button down.

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• 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.

AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)

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

The auxiliary power point is located
in the floor console.

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

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

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

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

Cigar/Cigarette lighter (if equipped)

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

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

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

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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.

CENTER CONSOLE

1. Cupholders

2. Tissue holder in lid

3. Rear power point

4. Large utility compartment has an

exterior power point in front of the
lid, and inside the compartment has
coin holder slots and a
business/credit card holder

The rear side of the console may incorporate the following features:

• Air vents

• Cupholders

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

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Rear center console features (if equipped)

The rear center console incorporates the following features:

• Utility compartment

• Cupholders

• Flip forward armrest to provide a

flat load floor

POWER WINDOWS

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

themselves.

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

the proximity of the window openings.

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

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

• Pull up and hold the switch to
close.

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One touch down

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

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
right side of the control. Press the
left side to restore the window
controls.

Accessory delay

With accessory delay, the window switches, audio system and moon roof
(if equipped) may be used for up to ten minutes after the ignition switch
is turned to the OFF position or until either front door is opened.

AUTOMATIC DIMMING INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)

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

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

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

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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.

Fold-away mirrors

Carefully pull the outside mirrors
inwards when driving through a
narrow space, like an automatic car
wash.

Heated outside mirrors

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.

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POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)

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

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

The adjustment allows for approximately 3 inches (71–76 mm) of
maximum travel.

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

SPEED CONTROL

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

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

Setting speed control

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

1. Press the ON control and release

it.

2. Accelerate to the desired speed.

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3. Press the SET + control and

release it.

4. Take your foot off the accelerator

pedal.

5. The indicator light

instrument cluster will turn on.

Note:

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

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

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

Resuming a set speed

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

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Increasing speed while using speed control

There are two ways to set a higher
speed:

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

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

Reducing speed while using speed control

There are two ways to reduce a set
speed:

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

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

Turning off speed control

There are two ways to turn off the speed control:

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

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• Press the speed control OFF
control.

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

STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)

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

Audio control features

Press MEDIA to select:

• AM, FM1, FM2,

• CD (if equipped), or

• DVD (if equipped).

In AM, FM1, or FM2 mode:

• Press
select preset stations within the

selected radio band or press and
hold to select the next/previous
radio frequency.

In CD mode:

• Press
select the next selection on the

CD or press and hold to foward or reverse the CD.

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SEEK to

In any mode:

• Press VOL + or − to adjust
volume.

Climate control features (if equipped)

Press TEMP + or - to adjust
temperature.

Press FAN + or - to adjust fan
speed.

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MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)

You can move the glass panel of the moon roof back to open or tilt up
(from the closed position) to ventilate the vehicle.

Do not let children play with the moon roof or leave children
unattended in the vehicle. They may seriously hurt themselves.

When closing the moon roof, you should verify that it is free of
obstructions and ensure that children and/or pets are not in the

proximity of the moon roof opening.

To open the moon roof:

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

To close the moon roof:

The moon roof is equipped with an
automatic, one-touch, express
closing feature. Press and release
the front portion of the control. To
stop motion at any time during the
one-touch closing, press the control
again.

Bounce back: When an obstacle
has been detected in the moon roof
opening as the moon roof is closing, the moon roof will automatically
open and stop at a prescribed position.

Bounce back override: To override bounce back, within 2 seconds after
reaching bounce back position, if the switch is held in the close position
the moon roof will close with a 20–25 percent increase of closing force
before it will bounce back again. If the switch is released before the
moon roof reaches fully closed position, the moon roof will stop. For
example: Bounce Back Override can be used to overcome the resistance
of ice on the moon roof or seals.

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.

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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.

Accessory delay:

With accessory delay, the window switches, audio system, and moon roof
(if equipped) may be used for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch
is turned to the OFF position or until either front door is opened.

HOMELINKT WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

The HomeLinkt Wireless Control System, 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 transmitters to operate garage doors, entry gate
operators, security systems, entry door locks, and home or office lighting.

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

the way to prevent potential harm or damage.

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

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

Programming

Do not program HomeLinkt 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
HomeLinkt. It is also recommended that a new battery be placed in the
hand-held transmitter of the device being programmed to HomeLinkt for
quicker training and accurate transmission of the radio-frequency signal.

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1. Press and hold the two outside

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

2. Position the end of your

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

3. Simultaneously press and hold

both the HomeLinkt 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 indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly. Release both

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

5. Press and hold the just-trained HomeLinkt button and observe the

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

Note: If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds and then turns
to a continuous light, 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).

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

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

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

release the HomeLinkt 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.

HomeLinkt should now activate your rolling code equipped device. To
program additional HomeLinkt 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.

Gate Operator & Canadian Programming

During programming, your
hand-held transmitter may
automatically stop transmitting —
not allowing enough time for
HomeLinkt 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 HomeLinkt 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 HomeLinkt. The indicator light will
flash slowly and then rapidly after HomeLinkt accepts the radio
frequency signal.

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

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Operating the HomeLinkT Wireless Control System

To operate, simply press and release
the appropriate HomeLinkt 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
HomeLinkt at www.homelink.com or 1–800–355–3515.

Erasing HomeLinkT buttons

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

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

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

Reprogramming a single HomeLinkTbutton

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

1. Press and hold the desired HomeLinkt button. Do NOT release the

button.

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

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

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

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STANDARD 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. The
system will also notify you of potential vehicle problems with a display of
system warnings followed by an indicator chime.

Selectable features

Press and release the TRIP/RESET
control switch to scroll and reset
the following functions. Select or
reset a function by holding the
TRIP/RESET button for more that 2
seconds.

Info menu

This menu displays the following control displays:

• Odometer/Trip Odometer

• Distance to Empty

• Average Fuel Economy

• Setup Menu

Odometer/Trip odometer

Refer to Gauges in the Instrument Cluster chapter.

Distance to empty (DTE)

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

The DTE function will display LOW FUEL LEVEL and sound a tone for
one second when you have approximately 50 miles (80 km) to empty. If
you RESET this warning message, this display and tone will return
within 10 minutes.

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

Average fuel economy (AFE)

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

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

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

system engaged to display a stabilized average.

2. Record the highway fuel economy for future reference.

It is important to press the TRIP/RESET control switch (press and hold
for 2 seconds in order to reset the function) after setting the speed
control to get accurate highway fuel economy readings.

Setup menu

Press and hold the TRIP/RESET
control switch to get to the SETUP
MENU sequence from the INFO
MENU for the following displays:

• AWD Lock (vehicles equipped
with AdvanceTract with RSC
only)

• System Check

• Units (English/Metric)

• Language

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• Autolamp

• Autolock

• Autounlock

• Park Aid

• Oil Life Start Value

Briefly press the TRIP/RESET control switch to scroll through the
SETUP MENU display sequence. If the TRIP/RESET control switch is not
pressed within 4 seconds, the message center returns to the Info Menu.

AWD lock (vehicles equipped with AdvanceTracTwith RSC only)

Select this function from the SETUP MENU to display the AWD locked
function.

1. Press the TRIP/RESET control for

the current display mode.

2. Press and hold the TRIP/RESET

control within 4 seconds to turn the
AWD system to the LOCKED mode.

3. Press the TRIP/RESET control

switch for the next SETUP MENU
item or wait for more than 4 seconds return to the INFO MENU.

Note: When the AWD system is in the LOCKED mode, the 4X4 indicator
will be illuminated.

System check

Press and hold the TRIP/RESET
control switch to select SYSTEM
CHECK when “RESET FOR SYS
CHECK” is displayed in the message
center. 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 two seconds.

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

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

1. OIL LIFE RESET

2. CHARGING SYSTEM

3. WASHER FLUID

4. DOOR AJAR

5. EXTERIOR LAMP

6. BRAKE SYSTEM

7. PARK BRAKE

8. MILES TO EMPTY

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

1. Enter SYSTEM CHECK to display

“HOLD RESET IF NEW OIL”.

2. Press and hold the RESET

control switch for more than 2
seconds. Oil life is set to 100% and
“OIL LIFE SET TO 100%” is
displayed.

Note: To change oil life 100% miles value from 5,000 miles (8,000 km)
or 180 days to another value, refer to the Oil Life Start Value selected
from the SETUP MENU in this section.

Units (English/Metric)

1. Select this function from the

SETUP MENU for the current units
to be displayed.

2. Press and hold the TRIP/RESET

control switch to change from
English to Metric.

3. Press the TRIP/RESET control switch for the next SETUP MENU item

or wait for more than 4 seconds return to the INFO MENU.

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Language

Note: When entering the SETUP MENU and a non-English language has
been selected, “PLEASE PRESS RESET FOR ENGLISH” will be
displayed to change back to English.

1. Select this function from the

SETUP MENU for the current
language to be displayed.

2. Press the and hold TRIP/RESET

control to select a new language.

3. Press the TRIP/RESET control

switch for the next SETUP MENU item or wait for more than 4 seconds
return to the INFO MENU.

Autolamp

This feature keeps your headlights on for up to three minutes after the
ignition is switched off.

1. To change the time delay of the

autolamp feature, select this
function from the SETUP MENU.

2. Press and hold the TRIP/RESET

control switch to select the new
Autolamp delay time (in seconds)
values of 0, 10, 20, 30, 60, 90, 120 or 180 and wraps back to 0. Selecting
0 will result in no delay feature.

Note: “>” in front of a number indicates current selection.

3. Press the TRIP/RESET control switch for the next SETUP MENU item

or wait for more than 4 seconds return to the INFO MENU.

Autolock

This feature automatically locks all vehicle doors when the vehicle is
shifted into any gear and when the vehicle is in motion over 13 mph (20
km/h) or higher.

1. To disable/enable the autolock

feature, select this function from the
SETUP MENU.

2. Press and hold the TRIP/RESET

control switch to turn the autolock
feature ON or OFF.

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3. Press the TRIP/RESET control switch for the next SETUP MENU item

or wait for more than 4 seconds return to the INFO MENU.

Autounlock

This feature automatically unlocks all vehicle doors when the driver’s
door is opened within 10 minutes of the ignition being turned off.

1. To disable/enable the autounlock

feature, select this function from the
SETUP MENU.

2. Press and hold the TRIP/RESET

control switch to turn the
autounlock ON or OFF.

3. Press the TRIP/RESET control switch for the next SETUP MENU item

or wait for more than 4 seconds return to the INFO MENU.

Reverse Sensing System (Park Aid)

This feature sounds a warning tone to warn the driver of obstacles near
the rear bumper, and functions only when R (Reverse) gear is selected.

1. To disable/enable the reverse

sensing system feature with the
vehicle in P (Park), select this
function from the SETUP MENU or
put the vehicle in R (Reverse).

2. Press and hold the TRIP/RESET

control switch to turn the park aid ON or OFF.

3. Press the TRIP/RESET control switch for the next SETUP MENU item

or wait for more than 4 seconds return to the INFO MENU.

Oil Life Start Value

1. Select this function from the

SETUP MENU for the current
display mode.

2. Press and hold the TRIP/RESET

control switch to reset oil change.

3. Press the TRIP/RESET control

switch for the next SETUP MENU item or wait for more than 4 seconds
return to the INFO MENU.

Note: Oil Life Start Value of 100% equals 5,000 miles (8,000 km) and
180 days. Setting Oil Life Start Value to 60% sets the Oil Lift Start Value
to 3,000 miles (4,828 km) and 120 days.

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Compass display

The compass heading is displayed as one of N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W and
NW in the message center 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.

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 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 calibration 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.

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5

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14

13
12

3. Locate the reset button on top of

the compass sensor mounted behind
the mirror.

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4. Press and hold the reset button

on the compass module for
approximately 4 seconds until
COMPASS ZONE XX appears in the
message center display.

5. Continue to press the reset button until the correct zone appears in

the message center display.

6. After 4 seconds ZONE IS SET will

appear in the message center
display.

7. The display will return to normal

operation. The zone is now updated.

Compass calibration adjustment

Perform compass calibration 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 the reset button on the compass sensor mounted on the base

of mirror.

3. To calibrate, press and hold the

reset button on the compass module
for approximately eight seconds and
release.

4. Slowly drive the vehicle in a

circle (less than 5 km/h [3 mph])
until the CIRCLE SLOW TO CALIBRATE display changes to
CALIBRATION COMPLETED. It will take up to five circles to complete
calibration.

5. The compass is now calibrated.

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System warnings

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

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

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

Warning messages are divided into four categories:

• They cannot be cleared until the condition is corrected.

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

condition has not been corrected.

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

• They reappear if the condition clears then reoccures within the same
ignition ON-OFF cycle.

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

Warning display Status

Door ajar Warning cannot be reset
Check charging system Warning returns after 10 minutes
Fuel level low
Park brake engaged
Check brake system

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Warning display Status

Check park aid Warning returns only after the ignition
Low tire pressure
Tire monitor fault
Tire sensor fault
Brake fluid level low
Check brake lamp
Check headlamp
Check highbeam
Check turn lamp
Washer fluid level low
Oil change required
Engine oil change soon
Liftgate/glass ajar Warning returns after the condition

DOOR AJAR. Displayed when a door is not completely closed.
CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM. Displayed when the electrical system is

not maintaining proper voltage when the engine is running. 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.

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

PARK BRAKE ENGAGED. Displayed when the manual park brake is
set, the engine is running and the vehicle is driven more than 3 mph (5
km). If the warning stays on after the park brake is released, contact
your authorized dealer as soon as possible.

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

CHECK PARK AID. Displayed when the transmission is in R (Reverse)
and the Reverse Sensing System (Park Aid) is disabled. Refer to Reverse
Sensing System (Park Aid) in this section to enable.

key is turned from OFF to ON.

has cleared then reoccures within the
same ignition ON-OFF cycle.

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

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

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

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

the system inspected by your authorized dealer.
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW. Indicates the brake fluid level is low and

the brake system should be inspected immediately. Refer to Brake fluid
reservoir in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.

CHECK BRAKE LAMP. Displayed when the brake lamps are activated
and at least one bulb is burned out. Check the lamps as soon as possible
and have the burned out lamp replaced. Refer to Replacing headlamp
bulbs in the Lights chapter.

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

CHECK HIGHBEAM LAMP. Displayed when the highbeam lamps are
activated and at least one bulb is burned out. Check the lamps as soon
as possible and have the burned out lamp replaced. Refer to Replacing
headlamp bulbs in the Lights chapter.

CHECK TURN LAMP. Displayed when the turn lamps are activated and
at least one bulb is burned out. Check the lamps as soon as possible and
have the burned out lamp replaced. Refer to Replacing headlamp bulbs
in the Lights chapter.

WASHER FLUID LEVEL LOW. Indicates the washer fluid reservoir is
less than one quarter full. Check the washer fluid level. Refer to
Windshield washer fluid in the Maintenance and Specifications
chapter.

OIL CHANGE REQUIRED. Displayed when the engine oil life
remaining is 0%.

An oil change is required whenever indicated by the message center and
according to the recommended maintenance schedule. USE ONLY
RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS.

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ENGINE OIL CHANGE SOON. Displayed when the engine oil life
reaches 5% or less of the Oil Life Start Value.

LIFTGATE/GLASS AJAR. Displayed when the liftgate or the liftgate
glass is not completely closed.

OPTIONAL 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. The
system will also notify you of potential vehicle problems with a display of
system warnings followed by an indicator chime.

Your display can show up to 6 reconfigurable telltales at one time. What
ever is displayed in the top left corner has the highest priority.

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Selectable features

Reset

Press this control to select and reset
functions shown in the INFO menu,
SETUP menu, text warnings and
reconfigurable telltale warnings.

Info menu

The Info menu items are shown on
the top two lines of the message
center. Press the INFO control to
display the following:

•

Trip odometer (Trip A and Trip B)

• Distance to Empty

• Average Fuel Economy

• Instantaneous Fuel Economy

• Fuel Used

• Trip Elapsed Drive Time

• Blank

Trip odometer

Refer to Gauges in the Instrument Cluster chapter.

Distance to empty (DTE)

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

The DTE function will display LOW FUEL LEVEL and sound a tone for
one second when you have approximately 50 miles (80 km) to empty. If
you RESET this warning message, this display and tone will return
within 10 minutes.

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

Average fuel economy (AFE)

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

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

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

system engaged to display a stabilized average.

2. Record the highway fuel economy for future reference.

It is important to press the RESET control (press and hold RESET for 2
seconds in order to reset the function) after setting the speed control to
get accurate highway fuel economy readings.

Instantaneous fuel economy

Select this function from the INFO
menu to display your instantaneous
fuel economy. This will display your
fuel economy as a Bar Graph
ranging from

to
the bars increase from left to right,
the instantaneous fuel economy is
increasing.

Your vehicle must be moving to calculate instantaneous fuel economy.
When your vehicle is not moving, this function shows one or no bars
illuminated. Instantaneous fuel economy cannot be reset.

excellent fuel economy. As

poor fuel economy

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Fuel Used

Selecting this function from the
INFO menu. “FUEL USED XXX.X
GAL” will display the fuel used since
last reset. The information displayed
will be in gallons or liters,
depending on English/metric mode
state.

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 to

zero.

Blank display

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

Setup menu

Press the SETUP control twice for
the following displays:

• AWD Lock (vehicles equipped
with AdvanceTract with RSC
only)

• System Check

• Units (English/Metric)

• Language

• Autolamp

• Autolock

• Autounlock

INFO

SETUP

RESET

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• Running Boards (if equipped)

• Easy Entry/Exit Seat

• Park Aid

• Compass Zone

• Compass Calibration

• Oil Life Start Value

AWD lock (vehicles equipped with AdvanceTracTwith RSC only)

Select this function from the SETUP MENU to display the AWD locked
function.

1. To disable/enable the AWD

feature, select this function from the
SETUP MENU.

2. Press the RESET control to select

the AUTO or LOCKED mode.

3. Press the RESET control for the

next SETUP MENU item or wait for
more than 4 seconds to return to
the INFO menu.

Note: When the AWD system is in the LOCKED mode, the 4X4 indicator
will be illuminated.

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 two 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. OIL LIFE RESET

2. CHARGING SYSTEM

3. WASHER FLUID

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4. DOOR AJAR

5. EXTERIOR LAMP

6. BRAKE SYSTEM

7. PARK BRAKE

8. FUEL LEVEL

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

• From the SETUP MENU enter
SYSTEM CHECK to display
“HOLD RESET IF NEW OIL”.

• Press and hold the RESET
control for more than 2 seconds.
Oil life is set to 100% and “OIL
CHANGE SET TO 100%” is
displayed.

Note: To change oil life 100% miles
value from 5,000 miles (8,000 km)
and 180 days to another value, refer
to the Oil Life Start Value selected from the SETUP MENU in this
section.

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.

3. Press the RESET control for the

next SETUP MENU item or wait for
more than 4 seconds to return to
the INFO menu.

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Language

Note: When entering the SETUP MENU and a non-English language has
been selected, “PLEASE PRESS RESET FOR ENGLISH” will be
displayed to change back to English.

1. Select this function from the

SETUP MENU for the current
language to be displayed.

2. Press the RESET control to cycle

the message center through each of
the language choices to the desired
language.

3. Press the RESET control for the

next SETUP MENU item or wait for more than 4 seconds to return to
the INFO menu.

Autolamp

This feature keeps your headlights on for up to three minutes after the
ignition is switched off.

1. To change the delay time of the

autolamp feature, select this
function from the SETUP MENU.

2. Press the RESET control to select

the new Autolamp delay time (in
seconds) value of 0, 10, 20, 30, 60,
90, 120 or 180 and wraps back to 0.
Selecting 0 will result in no delay
feature.

Note: “>” in front of a number indicates current selection.

3. Press the RESET control for the next SETUP MENU item or wait for

more than 4 seconds to return to the INFO menu.

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Autolock

This feature automatically locks all vehicle doors when the vehicle is
shifted into any gear and when the vehicle is in motion over 13 mph
(20 km/h) or higher.

1. To disable/enable the autolock

feature, select this function from the
SETUP MENU.

2. Press the RESET control to turn

the autolock feature ON or OFF.

3. Press the RESET control for the

next SETUP MENU item or wait for
more than 4 seconds to return to the INFO menu.

Autounlock

This feature automatically unlocks all vehicle doors when the driver’s
door is opened within 10 minutes of the ignition being turned off.

1. To disable/enable the autounlock

feature, select this function from the
SETUP MENU.

2. Press the RESET control to turn

the autounlocks ON or OFF.

3. Press the RESET control for the

next SETUP MENU item or wait for
more than 4 seconds to return to the INFO menu.

Running Boards (if equipped)

This feature automatically deploys the side running boards for easy
entry/exit from the vehicle or for cleaning. Refer to Running boards in
the Driver Controls chapter for more information.

1. To change operation of the power

running board feature, select this
function from the SETUP MENU.

2. Press the RESET control to select

the running boards setting as follows:

• AUTOMATIC: the running boards

will automatically deploy when a door
is opened and automatically retract
when the door is closed,

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• OUT: the running boards will remain OUT regardless of the doors being

open/closed. For example, use this setting when washing the vehicle, or

• OFF: the running boards will remain IN regardless of the doors being

open/closed.

3. Press the RESET control for the next SETUP MENU item or wait for

more than 4 seconds to return to the INFO menu.

Easy entry/exit seat

This feature automatically moves the drivers seat backwards for easy exit
from the vehicle.

1. To disable/enable the easy exit

seat feature, select this function
from the SETUP MENU.

2. Press the RESET control to turn

the easy entry exit seat ON or OFF.

3. Press the RESET control for the

next SETUP MENU item or wait for
more than 4 seconds to return to
the INFO menu.

Reverse Sensing System (Park Aid)

This feature sounds a warning tone to warn the driver of obstacles near
the rear bumper, and functions only when R (Reverse) gear is selected.

1. To disable/enable the reverse

sensing system feature with the
vehicle in P (Park), select this
function from the SETUP MENU or
put the vehicle in R (Reverse).

2. Press the RESET control to turn

the park aid ON or OFF.

3. Press the RESET control for the

next SETUP MENU item or wait for more than 4 seconds to return to
the INFO menu.

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.

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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.

Note: Compass zone and calibration adjustments can be entered by
using the INFO and SETUP MENU controls or using the reset button on
top of the compass sensor mounted behind the mirror.

Compass zone adjustment

1. Determine your magnetic zone by

referring to the zone map.

2. Turn ignition to the ON position.

3. Start the engine.

4. From SETUP MENU, select

compass zone.

5. Press RESET control until the

message center display changes to
show the current zone setting (XX).

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5

6 7 8 91011

15
14

13
12

6. Press the RESET control

repeatedly until the correct zone
setting for your geographic location
is displayed on the message center.
The range of zone values are from
01 to 15 and “wraps” back to 01.

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7. Wait 4 seconds when correct zone

is chosen.

Compass calibration adjustment.

Perform compass calibration 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. From the SETUP MENU, press

the SETUP control to select the
compass calibration function.

2. Press RESET for calibration.

3. Slowly drive the vehicle in a

circle (less than 3 mph [5 km/h])
until the CIRCLE SLOWLY TO
CALIBRATE display changes to
CALIBRATION COMPLETE. It will
take up to five circles to complete
calibration.

4. The compass is now calibrated.

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Oil life Start Value

1. Select this function from the

SETUP MENU for the current
display mode.

2. Each press of the RESET control

reduces the value by 10 percent.
Note: Oil Life Start Value of 100%

equals 5,000 miles (8,000 km) and
180 days. Setting Oil Life Start
Value to 60% sets the Oil Lift Start Value to 3,000 miles (4,828 km) and
120 days.

System warnings

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

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

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

Warning messages are divided into four categories:

• They cannot be cleared until the condition is corrected.

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

condition has not been corrected.

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

• They reappear if the condition clears then reoccures within the same
ignition ON-OFF cycle.

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

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Warning display Status

Door ajar Warning cannot be reset
Check charging system Warning returns after 10 minutes
Fuel level low
Park brake engaged
Check brake system
Check park aid Warning returns only after the ignition
Low tire pressure
Tire monitor fault
Tire sensor fault
Brake fluid level low
Check headlamp
Check highbeam
Check turn lamp
Washer fluid level low
Oil change required
Engine oil change soon
Liftgate/glass ajar Warning returns after the condition

DOOR AJAR. Displayed when a door 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.

FUEL LEVEL LOW. Displayed as an early reminder of a low fuel condition.
PARK BRAKE ENGAGED. Displayed when the manual park brake is

set, the engine is running and the vehicle is driven more than 3 mph
(5 km). If the warning stays on after the park brake is released, contact
your authorized dealer as soon as possible.

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

key is turned from OFF to ON.

has cleared then reoccures within the
same ignition ON-OFF cycle.

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CHECK PARK AID. Displayed when the transmission is in R (Reverse)
and the Reverse Sensing System (Park Aid) is disabled. Refer to Reverse
Sensing System (Park Aid) in this section to enable.

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

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

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

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

the system inspected by your authorized dealer.
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW. Indicates the brake fluid level is low and

the brake system should be inspected immediately. Refer to Brake fluid
reservoir in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.

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

CHECK HIGHBEAM LAMP. Displayed when the highbeam lamps are
activated and at least one bulb is burned out. Check the lamps as soon
as possible and have the burned out lamp replaced. Refer to Replacing
headlamp bulbs in the Lights chapter.

CHECK TURN LAMP. Displayed when the turn lamps are activated and
at least one bulb is burned out. Check the lamps as soon as possible and
have the burned out lamp replaced. Refer to Replacing headlamp bulbs
in the Lights chapter.

WASHER FLUID LEVEL LOW. Indicates the washer fluid reservoir is less
than one quarter full. Check the washer fluid level. Refer to Windshield
washer fluid in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.

OIL CHANGE REQUIRED. Displayed when the engine oil life
remaining is 0%.

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An oil change is required whenever indicated by the message center and
according to the recommended maintenance schedule. USE ONLY
RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS.

ENGINE OIL CHANGE SOON. Displayed when the engine oil life
reaches 5% or less of the Oil Life Start Value.

LIFTGATE/GLASS AJAR. Displayed when the liftgate or the liftgate
glass is not completely closed.

RUNNING BOARDS (IF EQUIPPED)

Deployable running boards (DRB) automatically move when the doors
are opened to assist entering and exiting the vehicle.

Automatic power deploy:

• The running boards will extend
down when the doors are opened.

Automatic power stow:

• The running boards will return to
the stowed position when the
doors are closed.

Manual power deploy:
To manually operate the running

boards, refer to the Message Center in this chapter.

• This feature can manually set the running boards in the deployed
position for access to the roof or when washing your vehicle.

• When running boards are manually set in the deployed position
(OUT), they will return to the stowed position and enter automatic
mode when the vehicle speed becomes greater than 5 mph (8 kph).

Enable/disable:
To enable/disable the power running board feature, refer to the Message

Center in this chapter.

• When this feature is disabled (OFF), the running boards will
immediately move to the stowed position regardless of the position of
the doors.

• When this feature is enabled (AUTOMATIC), the running boards will
immediately move to the correct position based on the position of the
doors.

Bounce-back:

• If an object is in the way of the moving running board, the running
board will automatically bounce back in the reverse direction and
move to the end of travel.

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Note: The running boards may operate more slowly in cooler
temperatures. In adverse conditions, mud, slush, salt, and other road
debris may become trapped in the running board mechanism possibly
causing unwanted noise. If this occurs manually set the running boards
in the deployed position and flush the debris from the front and rear
hinges using a high-pressure car wash wand.

Note: If the battery is disconnected, the power running boards default to
the OFF mode. The running boards must be turned on again, refer to
Message Center in this chapter.

Note: Do not use the running boards, front and rear hinge assemblies,
running board motors, or the running board under body mounts to lift
the vehicle with the jack, refer to Changing Tires in the Roadside
Emergencies chapter.

In extreme climates, excessive ice buildup may occur, causing

the running boards not to deploy. Be sure that the running
boards have deployed, and have finished moving before attempting to
step on them. Note: The running boards will resume normal function
once the blockage is cleared.

Turn off the running boards before working under the vehicle,

jacking, or placing any object under the vehicle. Never place your
hand in the hinge assemblies. A moving running board may cause injury

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.

Only use one set of floor mats at any given time.

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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.

Cargo management system

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

7 passenger stowage:

1. To open, lift up on handle and the
lid.

2. To close, lower and press the lid
down.

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5 passenger stowage:

When the lid is open, it will stand
up on its own.

1. To open, lift the release handle
and the lid.

2. To close, lower the lid, lift the
release handle and press down on
the lid.

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 transmitter 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.

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
reduce the risk of passengers and cargo falling out.

LUGGAGE RACK

Your vehicle is equipped with a roof
rack. The maximum recommended
load is 100 lbs (45 kg), evenly
distributed. Use the tie down loops
on the thumbwheels (if equipped)
to secure the load.

To adjust cross-bar position (if
equipped):

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

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

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

Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility and

four-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than vehicles with a
lower center of gravity. Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are not
designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more
than low-slung sport cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under
off-road conditions. Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed and abrupt
maneuvers in these vehicles. Failure to drive cautiously could result in
an increase risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal
injury and death.

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