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The defroster turns off automatically after
approximately 10 minutes. If the window is not
clear, turn on the defroster again. It will also
automatically shut off any time the engine is
shut off.
NOTE:
Never use sharp instruments or
window cleaners with abrasives to
clean the inside of your rear window.
If you do, you may damage the heating
elements that are bonded to the inside
of the rear window and cause damage
to the rear window defroster.
The Interior and Exterior Lights
Turning On the Exterior Lights
To turn on your headlamps, parking lamps,
marker lamps, and tail lamps, use the headlamp
switch to the left of the steering column.
1.
Pull the headlamp control knob toward you
to the first position. Parking lamps, tail
lamps and marker lamps are now on.
2.
Pull the headlamp control knob toward you
to the outer position. Headlamps are now on
in addition to the above.
3.
Rotate the knob when it is in an on position
to brighten or dim the instrument panel
lamps. Rotate fully counterclockwise to
operate courtesy and cargo lamps.
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Headlamp switch
Cleaning the Exterior Lamps
Do not use dry paper towel, chemical solvents
or abrasive cleaners to clean the lamps, as these
may cause scratches or crack the lamps.
Daytime Running Light System
(Canadian vehicles only)
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system turns
the high beam headlamps on, with a reduced
light output, when:
❑
The headlamp system is in the OFF position,
and
❑
The vehicle is running, and
❑
The vehicle has a fully released parking
brake.
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NOTE:
You may notice that the lights flicker
when the vehicle is turned on or off.
This is a normal condition.
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WARNING
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system
will not illuminate the tail lamps and
parking lamps. Turn on your headlamps
at dusk. Failure to do so may result in a
collision.
Lighting Up the Instrument Panel and the
Interior of Your Vehicle
The instrument panel lights can be turned on by
pulling the headlamp switch toward you to
either the first or outer position. You can
brighten or dim the instrument panel lights by
rotating the headlamp switch knob.
Cargo, Courtesy and Dome Lamps
Rear cargo lamps, equipped with an
ON/OFF/DOOR switch will light when the
doors are closed and the switch is in the ON
position.
Rear cargo lamp with rear headliner
The interior/courtesy lamp is automatically
turned on when the driver or passenger door is
opened. Turning the headlamp switch fully
counterclockwise will operate the interior lamp
when the doors are closed.
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Interior/Courtesy lamp
Combination Cargo and High-Mount
Brakelamp
The combination cargo/high-mount brakelamp is
located outside the vehicle, directly over the rear
window. Use the headlamp control switch to
turn on the cargo lamp and interior courtesy
lights.
Cargo/High-mount brakelamp
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WARNING
Do not drive your vehicle with the
cargo/courtesy light on. Showing a white
light to the rear while driving on public
roads is illegal in some places.
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