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Climate Control System

Comfort and Convenience Features

135

REAR CENTER VENT

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Important Handling Information5
Your Vehicle at a Glance6
Table of Contents9
Important Safety Precautions10
Your Vehicle's Safety Features11
Seat Belts12
Airbags13
Seats & Seat-Backs14
Head Restraints14
Door Locks14
Pre-Drive Safety Checklist15
Protecting Adults16
Close and Lock the Doors16
Adjust the Front Seats16
Adjust the Seat-Backs17
Adjust the Head Restraints18
Fasten and Position the Seat Belts19
Adjust the Steering Wheel22
Maintain a Proper Sitting Position22
Advice for Pregnant Women23
Additional Safety Precautions23
Protecting Children25
All Children Must be Restrained25
Children Should Sit in the Back Seat26
The Passenger's Front Airbag27
Can Pose Serious Risks to27
Children27
If You Must Drive with Several Children29
If a Child Requires Close Attention29
Additional Safety Precautions30
General Guidelines for Using Child Seats31
Protecting Infants35
Protecting Small Children39
Protecting Larger Children42
Driver and Passenger Safety43
Using Child Seats with Tethers46
Using LATCH48
Additional Information about Your Seat Belts50
Seat Belt System Components50
Lap/Shoulder Belt50
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners52
Seat Belt Maintenance53
Additional Information about Your Airbags54
SRS Components54
How Your Front Airbags Work55
How Your Side Airbags Work59
How the SRS Indicator Light Works60
How the Side Airbag Cutoff Indicator Light Works61
How the Passenger Airbag Cutoff Indicator Works62
Airbag Service64
Additional Safety Precautions65
Carbon Monoxide Hazard66
Safety Labels67
Control Locations70
Indicator Lights71
Gauges78
Controls Near the Steering Wheel82
Headlights83
Automatic Lighting84
Automatic Lighting off Feature85
Daytime Running Lights86
Instrument Panel Brightness86
Turn Signals87
Windshield Wipers87
Windshield Washers91
Rear Window Wiper and Washer91
Hazard Warning91
Rear Window Defogger92
Fog Light92
Steering Wheel Adjustment93
Keys and Locks94
Keys94
Immobilizer System95
Ignition Switch96
Power Door Locks97
Remote Transmitter99
Childproof Door Locks103
Tailgate103
Glove Box104
Seats105
Power Seat Adjustments105
Driver's Lumbar Support106
Instruments and Controls107
Manual Seat Adjustments107
Second and Third Row Seat Adjustments108
Head Restraints109
Rear Seat Access110
Folding the Second Seat110
Folding the Third Seat111
Detachable Anchors113
Seat Heaters114
Power Windows115
Moonroof118
Mirrors119
Parking Brake121
Mirrors, Parking Brake121
Driving Position Memory System122
Beverage Holder125
Beverage Holder126
Console Compartment127
Rear Compartment127
Cargo Hooks127
Sunglasses Holder128
Sun Visor128
Vanity Mirror129
Accessory Power Sockets129
Coin Box131
Coat Hook131
Interior Lights132
Comfort and Convenience Features137
Climate Control System138
Fully-Automatic Operation140
Semi-Automatic Operation141
Mode Button/Mode Icon143
Sunlight Sensor/Temperature Sensor145
Rear A/C Unit146
Audio System149
Am/Fm/Cassette/CD Changer Audio System149
Operating the Radio150
Adjusting the Sound153
Audio System Lighting153
Digital Clock154
Operating the Cassette Player155
Tape Search Functions156
Operating the CD Changer159
CD Changer Error Indications166
Audio System167
Am/Fm/Cassette/CD Stereo Audio System167
Operating the Radio168
Adjusting the Sound172
Audio System Lighting173
Radio Frequencies173
Radio Reception173
Operating the CD Player175
Operating the CD Changer177
Protecting Compact Discs178
CD Player Error Indications179
CD Changer Error Indications180
Operating the Cassette Player181
Tape Search Functions182
Caring for the Cassette Player184
Remote Audio Controls185
Theft Protection186
Audio System (Optional on Touring Model)187
AM/FM/CD/DVD Audio System187
Operating the Radio189
Adjusting the Sound193
Digital Clock194
Audio System Lighting194
Operating the Cassette Player195
Operating the CD Player198
Operating the CD Changer200
CD Player Error Indications201
CD Changer Error Indications202
Rear Entertainment System203
Security System219
Cruise Control220
Trip Computer223
(Without Navigation System)223
Homelink Universal Transceiver233
Rear View Camera and Monitor238
Before Driving239
Fuel Economy246
Accessories and Modifications247
Carrying Cargo249
Driving Guidelines254
Preparing to Drive255
Driving255
Starting the Engine256
Starting in Cold Weather at High Altitude256
Automatic Transmission257
Shift Lever Position Indicator257
Shift Lever Positions258
Engine Speed Limiter261
Shift Lock Release261
Variable Torque Management 4WD System263
VTM-4 Lock263
Parking265
The Braking System266
Brake Wear Indicators266
Brake System Design267
Anti-Lock Brakes267
Important Safety Reminders268
ABS Indicator268
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System270
Driving in Bad Weather273
Towing a Trailer275
Towing Your Vehicle Behind a Motorhome287
Off-Highway Guidelines289
Maintenance Safety298
Important Safety Precautions299
Maintenance Schedule300
Required Maintenance Record307
Owner Maintenance Checks309
Fluid Locations310
Engine Oil311
Adding Oil311
Recommended Oil311
Synthetic Oil312
Additives312
Changing the Oil and Filter313
Cooling System315
Adding Engine Coolant315
Replacing Engine Coolant317
Windshield Washers320
Automatic Transmission Fluid321
Differential Fluid322
Transfer Assembly Fluid322
Brake Fluid323
Brake System323
Power Steering324
Air Cleaner Element325
Hood Latch327
Spark Plugs327
Replacement327
Maintenance327
Specifications329
Battery330
Wiper Blades332
Air Conditioning System334
Dust and Pollen Filter335
Drive Belts335
Timing Belt336
Tires336
Inflation336
Inspection338
Maintenance339
Tire Rotation339
Replacing Tires and Wheels340
Wheels and Tires341
Winter Driving341
Snow Tires342
Tire Chains342
Lights343
Headlight Aiming345
Replacing Bulbs348
Storing Your Vehicle353
Appearance Care355
Exterior Care356
Washing356
Waxing357
Aluminum Wheels357
Paint Touch-Up357
Interior Care358
Carpeting358
Floor Mats358
Fabric359
Vinyl359
Leather359
Seat Belts359
Windows360
Air Fresheners360
Corrosion Protection361
Body Repairs362
Compact Spare Tire364
Changing a Flat Tire365
If Your Engine Won't Start372
Jump Starting374
Jump Starting, if Your Engine Overheats375
If Your Engine Overheats376
Low Oil Pressure Indicator377
Charging System Indicator378
Malfunction Indicator Lamp379
Brake System Indicator381
Closing the Moonroof382
Emergency Towing389
Identification Numbers392
Specifications394
DOT Tire Quality Grading396
Uniform Tire Quality Grading396
Treadwear396
Traction396
Temperature397
Tire Information398
Technical Information399
Oxygenated Fuels399
Driving in Foreign Countries400
Emissions Controls401
The Clean Air Act401
Crankcase Emissions Control System401
Evaporative Emissions Control System401
Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery401
Exhaust Emissions Controls402
PGM-FI System402
Ignition Timing Control System402
Exhaust Gas Recirculation402
(EGR) System402
Three Way Catalytic Converter402
Replacement Parts402
Three Way Catalytic Converter403
Warranty and Customer Relations405
Customer Relations Information406
Warranty Coverages407
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Vehicles)408
Authorized Manuals409
Authorized Manuals410
Service Information Summary420

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