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If you would like to exit the selection mode without
moving through each of the personal choice features,
simply press a different button on the DIC or turn off
the ignition. The personal choices you made will still
be retained, even without passing through each of the
features. In order for your personal choices to save,
you must press the SELECT down arrow after making
your selections.

If you happen to move past a selection you would like
to make a personal choice for, press unlock on your
transmitter or press the appropriate driver number on
the memory seat control. This will return you to the
beginning of the option feature programming mode.

A description of each feature programmable through
the DIC follows.

Automatic Door Locks

You can program the automatic door lock feature to
change to the following modes:

Mode 0: No automatic door lock or unlock.

Mode 1: All doors automatically lock when shifted out
of PARK (P). No automatic door unlock.

Mode 2: All doors automatically lock when shifted out
of PARK (P). Only the driver’s door automatically
unlocks when shifted into PARK (P).

Mode 3: All doors automatically lock when shifted out
of PARK (P). All doors automatically unlock when
shifted into PARK (P).

Mode 4: All doors automatically lock when shifted out
of PARK (P). Only the driver’s door automatically
unlocks when the key is turned to LOCK.

Mode 5: All doors automatically lock when shifted out
of PARK (P). All doors automatically unlock when the
key is turned to LOCK.

You can change which mode your vehicle is in by
different selections of the following DIC displays:
D DOORS LOCK IN GEAR

YES/NO

D DOORS UNLOCK

YES/NO

D ALL DOORS IN PARK

YES/NO

D ALL DOORS AT KEY OFF

YES/NO

D DRIVERS DOOR IN PARK

YES/NO

D DRIVERS DOOR KEY OFF

YES/NO

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Press the SELECT right arrow button to toggle between
your choices and change the settings. Press the SELECT
down arrow button to store your changes in memory and
move on to the next selection.

If you would like to program your vehicle to Mode 0,
select NO for DOORS LOCK IN GEAR. Your door
locks will operate normally with no automatic feature.

If you would like to program your vehicle to Mode 1,
do the following:

1. Select YES for DOORS LOCK IN GEAR.

2. Select NO for DOORS UNLOCK.

If you would like to program your vehicle to Mode 2,
do the following:

1. Select YES for DOORS LOCK IN GEAR.

2. Select YES for DOORS UNLOCK.

3. Select NO for ALL DOORS IN PARK.

4. Select NO for ALL DOORS AT KEY OFF.

5. Select YES for DRIVERS DOOR IN PARK.

If you would like to program your vehicle to Mode 3,
do the following:

1. Select YES for DOORS LOCK IN GEAR.

2. Select YES for DOORS UNLOCK.

3. Select YES for ALL DOORS IN PARK.

If you would like to program your vehicle to Mode 4,
do the following:

1. Select YES for DOORS LOCK IN GEAR.

2. Select YES for DOORS UNLOCK.

3. Select NO for ALL DOORS IN PARK.

4. Select NO for ALL DOORS AT KEY OFF.

5. Select NO for DRIVERS DOOR IN PARK.

6. Select YES for DRIVERS DOOR KEY OFF.

If you would like to program your vehicle to Mode 5,
do the following:

1. Select YES for DOORS LOCK IN GEAR.

2. Select YES for DOORS UNLOCK.

3. Select NO for ALL DOORS IN PARK.

4. Select YES for ALL DOORS AT KEY OFF.

See “Automatic Door Locks” in the Index for more
information about this feature.

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Window Lockout Personalization

The number of passenger windows locked out by the
window LOCK switch can be programmed through
the DIC.

Press the SELECT right arrow button to toggle between
your choices and change the settings. Press the SELECT
down arrow button to store your changes in memory and
move on to the next selection.

If you select YES for PASS WINDOW LOCKOUT,
all three passenger window switches will be locked out
when the window LOCK switch is on.

If you select NO for PASS WINDOW LOCKOUT,
only the two rear passenger window switches will be
locked out when the window LOCK switch is on.

For more information on this feature, see “Window
Lock” in the Index.

Security Feedback

You can program the security feedback feature to
change to the following modes:

Mode 1: No feedback when locking or unlocking
the vehicle.

Mode 2: Parking lamps and the Daytime Running
Lamps will flash twice when unlocking the vehicle
and flash once when locking the vehicle.

Mode 3: Horn chirps when all doors are unlocked
(second unlock button press) and when locking
the vehicle.

Mode 4: Parking lamps and the Daytime Running
Lamps will flash twice each time the button with the
unlock symbol is pressed; the horn chirps when all
doors are unlocked. Parking lamps and the exterior
lamps flash once and the horn chirps when locking
the vehicle.

You can change these modes by different selections
of the following DIC displays:
D KEY FOB LIGHTS FLASH

YES/NO

D KEY FOB HORN CHIRP

YES/NO

Press the SELECT right arrow button to toggle between
your choices and change the settings. Press the SELECT
down arrow button to store your changes in memory and
move on to the next selection.

If you would like to program your vehicle to Mode 1,
do the following:

1. Select NO for KEY FOB LIGHTS FLASH.

2. Select NO for KEY FOB HORN CHIRP.

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If you would like to program your vehicle to Mode 2,
do the following:

1. Select YES for KEY FOB LIGHTS FLASH.

2. Select NO for KEY FOB HORN CHIRP.

If you would like to program your vehicle to Mode 3,
do the following:

1. Select NO for KEY FOB LIGHTS FLASH.

2. Select YES for KEY FOB HORN CHIRP.

If you would like to program your vehicle to Mode 4,
do the following:

1. Select YES for KEY FOB LIGHTS FLASH.

2. Select YES for KEY FOB HORN CHIRP.

For more information on this feature, see “Security
Feedback” in the Index.

Delayed Locking

The delayed locking feature, which delays the actual
locking of the vehicle, can be made active or inactive
through the DIC. When DELAY LOCK OF
DOORS appears on the display, use the SELECT
right arrow button to toggle between YES and NO.

When you have made your choice, press the SELECT
down arrow button to record your selection and move on
to the next choice.

For more information on this feature, see “Delayed
Locking” in the Index.

Perimeter Lighting Personalization

When the unlock symbol on the transmitter is pressed,
the Daytime Running Lamps, parking lamps and
back

up lamps will turn on if it is dark enough outside.

You can control activation of this feature by choosing
YES or NO when the PERIMETER LIGHTS choice is
displayed on the DIC. Make your choice by pressing the
SELECT right arrow button and record your choice by
pressing the SELECT down arrow button. You will then
be prompted to choose a TIMEOUT period.

The EXT LIGHTS TIMEOUT feature can be changed
to the desired setting by using the SELECT right arrow
button to toggle from 5 to 30 seconds. Each toggle will
increase the time by 5 seconds. Once the desired timeout
is displayed, press SELECT down arrow to record your
choice and move on to the next personal choice feature.

For more information on this feature, see “Perimeter
Lighting” in the Index.

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Driver ID

This feature displays the driver ID, as identified by
the DIC. If you choose YES when DISPLAY
DRIVER ID is shown on the DIC, the driver number
will be displayed every time the ignition is turned on.
If you choose NO when DISPLAY DRIVER ID is
shown on the DIC, the driver number can be displayed
by pressing either a button on the remote lock control
transmitter or a memory seat button.

Memory Seat Recall (If Equipped)

This feature recalls the position of the driver’s seat. When
this feature is active, the memory seat and mirror positions
will be recalled for the identified driver when the remote
lock control transmitter is used to enter the vehicle.

You can program this feature to be active by choosing
YES when the KEY FOB MEMORY SEAT choice
appears, or inactive by choosing NO when the KEY
FOB MEMORY SEAT choice appears on the DIC.
Make your choices by pressing the SELECT right
arrow button and store them in memory by pressing
the SELECT down arrow button.

You can also program this feature to recall your memory
seat position or the exit seat position. Select YES for
KEY FOB MEMORY SEAT then use the SELECT
right arrow button to toggle between DRIVING
POSITION

YES and EXIT POSITION

YES.

When the desired position is displayed on the DIC,
press the SELECT down arrow button to save that
position in memory and move on to the next selection.

For more information on this feature, see “Memory Seat
and Mirrors” in the Index.

Parallel Park Assist (If Equipped)

The parallel park assist mirror, which tips the passenger
mirror while the vehicle is in REVERSE (R), can be
made active or inactive through the DIC. When TILT
MIRROR REVERSE appears on the display, use the
SELECT right arrow button to toggle the arrow
between YES and NO. When you have made your
choice, press the SELECT down arrow button to record
your selection. For more information on this feature,
see “Mirrors” in the Index.

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DIC Warnings and Messages

Other messages or warnings may appear in the DIC
display. For Canadian drivers, in addition to the DIC
message your DIC will display EXP with a number after
it which reflects the following messages:

EXP (Export ID)

Warning Message

. . . . . . . . . . . .

AIR BAG PROBLEM

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CHANGE OIL NOW

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CHANGE OIL SOON

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CHECK CHARGE SYSTEM

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CHECK OIL LEVEL

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

TRANS HOT...IDLE ENG

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CONFIRM TIME & DATE

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

DRIVERS DOOR AJAR

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ENGINE HOT...A/C OFF

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

HOT...REDUCE ENG RPM

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

HOT...STOP ENGINE *

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

THEFT SYSTEM FAULT

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

LOW BRAKE FLUID *

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

LOW ENGINE COOLANT

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

LOW FUEL

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

LOW OIL PRESSURE *

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

LOW TIRE PRESSURE

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

LOW WASHER FLUID

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PARK BRAKE SET *

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PASSENGER DOOR AJAR

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SERVICE VEHICLE SOON

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

TURN SIGNAL ON?

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

THEFT ATTEMPTED

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SERV STABILITY SYS

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

TRUNK AJAR

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

HOT...IDLE ENGINE

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

STARTING DISABLED *

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CHECK GAS CAP

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

STABILITY ACTIVE

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The EXP codes are used to make translation from
English to other languages easier.

Pressing the RESET button will remove the above
messages or warnings from the DIC display, unless
noted by an asterisk (*).

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CHECK OIL LEVEL

5: If you ever see the

CHECK OIL LEVEL message, it indicates that the
engine oil level is 1 to 1 1/2 quarts (0.9 L to 1.4 L) low.
The message will appear only if the engine is running
and it has been at least eight minutes since the engine
was last running. If the message appears, check the oil
dipstick level. If it reads low, your oil level should be
brought up to the proper level (see “Engine Oil” in
the Index). After bringing the oil to the proper level,
the ignition must be off for eight minutes to allow the
majority of oil to drain into the oil pan.

SERV STABILITY SYS

26 : If you ever see the

SERV STABILITY SYS message, it means there
may be a problem with your stability enhancement
system. If you see this message, try to reset the system
(stop; turn off the engine; then start the engine again).
If the SERV STABILITY SYS message still comes on,
it means there is a problem. You should see your dealer
for service. Reduce your speed and drive accordingly.

STABILITY ACTIVE

42 : You may see the

STABILITY ACTIVE message on the Driver
Information Center. It means that an advanced,
computer

controlled system has come on to help

your vehicle continue to go in the direction in which
you’re steering. This stability enhancement system
activates when the computer senses that your vehicle is
just starting to spin, as it might if you hit a patch of ice
or other slippery spot on the road. When the system is
on, you may hear a noise or feel a vibration in the brake
pedal. This is normal.

When the STABILITY ACTIVE message is on,
you should continue to steer in the direction you want
to go. The system is designed to help you in bad
weather or other difficult driving situations by making
the most of whatever road conditions will permit. If the
STABILITY ACTIVE message comes on, you’ll know
that something has caused your vehicle to start to spin,
so you should consider slowing down.

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Section 3

Comfort Controls and Audio Systems

In this section, you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your vehicle.
Be sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle.

Comfort Controls

Automatic Electronic Climate Control

Air Conditioning

Heating

Defogging and Defrosting

Rear Window Defogger

Passenger Temperature Control (Option)

Ventilation System

Steering Wheel Controls for Climate Control

Audio Systems

Setting the Clock

FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and

Compact Disc Player with Programmable
Equalization and Radio Data System (RDS)

Trunk

Mounted CD Changer (Option)

Theft

Deterrent Feature

Audio Steering Wheel Controls

Understanding Radio Reception

Tips About Your Audio System

Care of Your Cassette Tape Player

Care of Your Compact Discs

Care of Your Compact Disc Player

Diversity Antenna System

Chime Level Adjustment

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Comfort Controls

This section tells you how to operate your climate
control system.

Your vehicle may be equipped with a passenger
compartment air filter. For more information, see
“Passenger Compartment Air Filter” in the Index.

Comfort Controls Personalization
(If Equipped)

This feature allows two different drivers to store and
recall their own climate control settings for temperature,
air delivery mode and fan speed. The personal choice
settings recalled are determined by the transmitter used
to enter the vehicle. After the button with the unlock
symbol on a remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed,
and the ignition is in RUN, the climate control will
adjust to the last settings of the identified driver. The
settings can also be changed by pressing one of the
memory buttons (1 or 2) located on the driver’s door,
until you hear two beeps. When adjustments are made,
the new settings are automatically saved for that driver.

Automatic Electronic Climate Control

Your vehicle is equipped with either a Single Zone or
a Dual Zone Automatic Electronic Climate Control
System. You can use the automatic setting or override
the automatic setting by using the manual controls.
Your vehicle also has the flow

through ventilation

system described later in this section.

AUTO

PUSH Knob

By pressing the AUTO

PUSH knob, you have

selected the electronic climate control system to be in
the automatic mode. The climate control system will
automatically control the air temperature, air inlets, air
distribution and the fan speed based on your selected
temperature setting as well as on the temperature inside
the vehicle, the outside temperature and the sun load.

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D When you press the AUTO

PUSH knob, the lights

under the AUTO

PUSH and AUTO FAN knobs

will illuminate. Your current comfort setting will be
shown in the digital display.

D Set the comfort level you want inside the vehicle by

using the colored buttons located below the climate
control display.

D Turn the AUTO

PUSH knob to select the

manual air delivery mode operation of the climate
control system.

Temperature Buttons

To adjust the comfort level you want maintained inside
the vehicle, use the red and blue buttons located below
the digital display. If you want a warmer comfort level,
push the red button. If you want a cooler comfort level,
push the blue button. Your selected comfort setting will
be shown on the digital display for five seconds, then
the outside temperature will be displayed.

Mode Control

Turn the AUTO

PUSH knob to deliver air through

the floor, panel or windshield outlets. The system will
stay in the selected mode until the AUTO

PUSH knob

is pressed.

AUTO FAN Knob

This knob controls the fan speed in either an automatic
mode or a manual mode.
D Pressing the AUTO FAN knob puts the fan control

in the automatic mode. The AUTO FAN light will
appear below the knob. The fan speed indicators
will not be illuminated when the system is in the
automatic fan control mode.

D Turning the AUTO FAN knob selects a manual

fan speed. Turn this knob clockwise to raise the fan
speed. Turn this knob counterclockwise to lower the
fan speed. Turning the AUTO FAN knob overrides
the automatic fan control mode. The fan speed
indicators will be illuminated while in the manual
fan control mode.

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Automatic Operation

Press the AUTO

PUSH knob when you want the

system to automatically adjust the interior temperature
to your preference. When the system is set for automatic
operation, air will come from the floor, the panel outlets
or the windshield outlets depending on the temperature
inside the vehicle, the outside temperature, the engine
coolant temperature and the sun load. Fan speed will
vary as the system reaches and maintains the comfort
setting you have selected.

To find your comfort setting, start with the system in
automatic mode by pressing the AUTO

PUSH knob.

Adjust the comfort setting by using the red and blue
buttons located below the digital display until you
reach a setting of 75

_F (24_C) on the display. Give the

vehicle about 30 minutes to stabilize and then readjust
the comfort setting if necessary. The display will show
the comfort setting for five seconds and then it will
show the outside temperature.

In cold weather, the system will delay turning on the
fan to avoid blowing cold air. The length of the delay
depends on the engine coolant temperature and the
outside temperature. Turning the AUTO FAN knob
will override this delay by turning off the automatic fan
mode and changing the fan speed.

Your automatic electronic climate control system has a
sun sensor located on the top of the instrument panel
that detects direct sunlight. To keep you and your
passengers comfortable, the system may supply cooler
air to the side toward the sun. Be careful not to put
anything over this sun sensor. The automatic electronic
climate control system may not operate correctly if this
sensor is covered.

To change the automatic electronic climate control
display from an English display to a metric display,
push the OFF button located in the Driver Information
Center (DIC) for two seconds. The display in the DIC
will also change from an English to a metric display. To
return to an English display, repeat the above procedure.

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Manual Operation

You may override the automatic airflow distribution by
turning the AUTO

PUSH knob. After you turn this

knob, the comfort setting will be displayed for five
seconds, then the outside temperature will be displayed.
The fan control will remain in the automatic control
mode unless you turn the AUTO FAN knob to select
a manual fan speed.

PANEL: This setting directs airflow through the

upper air outlets located in the instrument panel.

LEVEL: This setting directs the airflow

through both the panel air outlets and the lower floor
outlets. There is also a small amount of air directed to
the front defroster and the side window defrosters.

FLOOR: This setting directs most of the airflow

to the lower floor outlets with some airflow directed to
the side window defrosters. There is also a small amount
of airflow directed to the front defroster.

DEFOG: This setting directs the majority of

the airflow to the lower floor outlets and the front
defroster. A small amount of airflow is directed to the
side window defroster outlets. This mode can be useful

to remove the moisture from the inside of the windshield
when the outside temperature is cold or the humidity is
high. Be sure the A/C indicator light comes on to allow
the air compressor to come on automatically to help
dehumidify the air.

DEF (Defrost): This setting directs the majority

of the airflow to the windshield with some airflow to
the side window defrosters and lower floor outlets.
To increase the fan speed, turn the AUTO FAN knob
clockwise. If defrost is selected from AUTO mode,
your automatic electronic climate control system will
automatically increase the defrost outlet temperature
and fan speed. For maximum front defrost performance
under extreme icing or frosting conditions, increase the
temperature setting to 90

_F (33_C) and increase

the fan speed to high.

Even though A/C is not selected, in front defrost
mode the A/C compressor will run automatically
at temperatures over approximately 40

_F (4_C) to

improve windshield clearing performance. This
dehumidifies the air to help dry the windshield.
Even though the compressor may be running,
the A/C indicator light will not come on in front
defrost unless you select A/C.

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RECIRC: Press this button to limit the amount

of outside air entering your vehicle. This is helpful when
you are trying to cool the interior of the vehicle quickly
or limit the amount of outside air entering your vehicle
for some other reason. The RECIRC button and the
AUTO

PUSH knob may be selected at the same time.

The system will remain in RECIRC until the ignition
is turned off, then the system will return back to the
previously selected mode. RECIRC may be selected
in all manual airflow modes except front defrost.

When the weather is cool or damp, operating in
RECIRC for extended periods of time may cause
fogging of the vehicle’s windows. To clear the fog,
switch back to outside air by turning off RECIRC,
select either DEFOG or front defrost mode and increase
the fan speed. To avoid refogging of the windows,
minimize your use of RECIRC under these conditions
and turn the A/C on to help dehumidify the air.

A/C: Press this button to turn the air conditioning

compressor on and off. If the system is operating in
the automatic mode, the A/C indicator light will
automatically illuminate. In the auto mode, the
A/C compressor will only operate when the system
determines it is needed.

OFF: Turn the AUTO

PUSH knob to OFF. Turning

the system off will cause the fan to turn off and the
airflow to be directed out the lower floor outlets. The
system will still try to keep the interior of the vehicle
at the previously chosen comfort setting. The outside
temperature will show in the display when the system
is set to OFF.

Air Conditioning

The air conditioner cools and dehumidifies the air for
the inside of the vehicle.

The air conditioning compressor is enabled in all
modes unless the A/C button is in the off position
(the indicator light will not be illuminated). However,
the air conditioning compressor will not operate when
the outside temperature is below 34

_F (1_C). When

the air conditioner is on, you may sometimes notice
slight changes in your vehicle’s engine speed and power.
This is normal, because the system is designed to cycle
the compressor on and off to keep the desired cooling
and help fuel economy.

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On very hot days, open the windows long enough to
let the hot air out. This reduces the time required to
cool the interior of the vehicle to a comfortable level.
If the system is in the automatic mode (AUTO

PUSH

knob indicator light is on), during very hot days the
system will automatically go to the RECIRC mode and
the temperature door will initially be at the full cold
position for maximum cooling. You can choose the
extreme comfort setting of 60

_F (16_C), but the

system will not cool any faster by choosing the extreme
comfort setting.

Heating

In cold weather, if the automatic mode is selected
(AUTO

PUSH knob indicator light is on), the system

will automatically direct the airflow out of the lower
floor outlets and the temperature door will initially be
positioned at the full hot position. You can choose the
extreme comfort setting of 90

_F (32_C), but the

system will not warm up any faster by selecting the
extreme comfort setting.

In cold weather, the system will delay turning on the
fan to avoid blowing cold air. The length of the delay
depends on the engine coolant temperature and the
outside temperature. The fan speed will increase as the
temperature of the engine coolant increases. Turning the
AUTO FAN knob will override this delay by turning
off the automatic fan control mode and changing the
fan speed.

Defogging and Defrosting

On cool, humid days, use the defog setting to keep
the windows clear while also providing heat through the
lower outlets. Turn the AUTO

PUSH knob clockwise to

DEF to quickly remove fog or ice from the windshield.

For maximum front defrost performance under extreme
icing or frosting conditions, increase the temperature
setting to 90

_F (33_C) and increase the fan speed

to high.

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Rear Window Defogger

REAR: Press this

button to warm the
defogger grid on the
rear window. An
indicator light below
the button will glow
while the rear window
defogger is operating.

At speeds above 30 mph (48 km/h), the rear defogger
will stay on until you press the REAR button again.
At speeds below 30 mph (48 km/h), the rear window
defogger will turn off automatically after about
10 minutes of use. If you press it again, the defogger
will operate for about five minutes only. You can also
turn the defogger off by turning off the ignition.

Do not attach a temporary vehicle license across the
defogger grid on the rear window.

When you operate the rear window defogger, the outside
rearview mirrors are also heated to help remove ice and
fog if your vehicle is equipped with heated outside
rearview mirrors. For more information see “Heated
Outside Rearview Mirror” in the Index.

NOTICE:

Don’t use a razor blade or something else sharp
on the inside of the rear window. If you do, you
could cut or damage the warming grid, and the
repairs wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.

Passenger Temperature Control (Option)

With this feature, the right
front seat passenger can
control the comfort setting
for their own zone. To use
this feature, turn the knob
on the passenger’s door to
a cooler or warmer setting.

The temperature can be set up to 8

_F (4_C) cooler or

warmer than the main setting.

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Ventilation System

Your vehicle’s flow

through ventilation system always

allows filtered outside air to flow through your vehicle
when it is moving, even when the system is off.

The direction of the air
can be controlled by
adjusting or closing
the outlets in the
instrument panel.

Turn the thumbwheel between the front outlets to open
and close the outlets. Adjust the direction of airflow
from side to side with the controls in each outlet.

Turn the control between the rear outlets up to direct air
through the upper outlets. Turn the control down to direct
air through the lower outlets. Adjust the direction of
airflow from side to side with the controls in each outlet.

Ventilation Tips

D Keep the hood and front air inlet area between the base

of the windshield and the hood free of ice, snow, or
any other obstruction (such as leaves). The defroster
and heater will work far better, reducing the chance of
fogging the inside of your windows, if this area is clear.

D Keep the air path under the front seats clear of objects.

This helps air to circulate throughout your vehicle.

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