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Suzuki XL7 (2007 year). Manual - part 5

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FEATURES AND CONTROLS

4) Remove the key and take it with you. If

force on the parking pawl in the transaxle.

2) Apply and hold the brake until the end

you can leave your vehicle with the igni-

You may find it difficult to pull the shift

of Step 4.

tion key in your hand, your vehicle is in

lever out of PARK

(P). This is called

3) Shift to NEUTRAL (N).

PARK (P).

“torque lock.” To prevent torque lock, set

4) Start the vehicle and then shift to the

the parking brake and then shift into PARK

desired drive gear.

Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine

(P) properly before you leave the driver’s

5) Have your vehicle fixed as soon as you

Running

seat. To find out how, refer to “Shifting Into

can.

Park (P)” in this section.

WARNING

Parking Over Things That Burn

When you are ready to drive, move the

It can be dangerous to leave your

shift lever out of PARK

(P) before you

vehicle with the engine running. Your

release the parking brake.

vehicle could move suddenly if the

If torque lock does occur, you may need to

shift lever is not fully in PARK (P)

have another vehicle push yours a little

with the parking brake firmly set.

uphill to take some of the pressure from

And, if you leave the vehicle with the

the parking pawl in the transaxle, so you

engine running, it could overheat and

can pull the shift lever out of PARK (P).

even catch fire. You or others could

be injured. Do not leave your vehicle

Shifting Out of Park (P)

with the engine running.

Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle

shift lock control system. You have to fully

If you have to leave your vehicle with the

apply your regular brakes before you can

engine running, be sure your vehicle is in

shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in

PARK (P) and your parking brake is firmly

RUN.

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set before you leave it. After you have

moved the shift lever into PARK (P), hold

If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease

the regular brake pedal down. Then, see if

pressure on the shift lever - push the shift

WARNING

you can move the shift lever away from

lever all the way into PARK (P), as you

Things that can burn could touch hot

PARK (P) without first pushing the button.

maintain brake application. Then, press

exhaust parts under your vehicle and

If you can, it means that the shift lever was

the button on the shift lever and move the

ignite. Do not park over papers,

not fully locked into PARK (P).

shift lever into the gear you wish.

leaves, dry grass, or other things that

If you ever hold the brake pedal down but

can burn.

Torque Lock

still cannot shift out of PARK (P), try this:

If you are parking on a hill and you do not

shift your transaxle into PARK (P) properly,

1) Turn the key to LOCK.

the weight of the vehicle may put too much

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FEATURES AND CONTROLS

Engine Exhaust

Running the Engine While Parked

It is better not to park with the engine run-

WARNING

WARNING

ning. But if you ever have to, here are

It can be dangerous to get out of your

some things to know.

Engine exhaust can kill. It contains

vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in

the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which

PARK (P) with the parking brake

WARNING

you cannot see or smell. It can cause

firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Do

unconsciousness and death.

Idling the engine with the climate

not leave your vehicle when the

You might have exhaust coming in if:

control system off could allow dan-

engine is running unless you have to.

• The exhaust system sounds

gerous exhaust into your vehicle.

If you have left the engine running,

strange or different.

Refer to the earlier caution under

the vehicle can move suddenly. You

• Your vehicle gets rusty under-

“Engine Exhaust” in this section.

or others could be injured. To be sure

neath.

Also, idling in a closed-in place can

your vehicle will not move, even

• Your vehicle was damaged in a col-

let deadly carbon monoxide (CO) into

when you are on fairly level ground,

lision.

your vehicle even if the climate con-

always set your parking brake and

• Your vehicle was damaged when

trol fan is at the highest setting. One

move the shift lever to PARK (P).

driving over high points on the

place this can happen is a garage.

road or over road debris.

Exhaust - with CO - can come in eas-

Follow the proper steps to be sure your

• Repairs were not done correctly.

ily. NEVER park in a garage with the

vehicle will not move. Refer to “Shifting

• Your vehicle or the exhaust system

engine running.

Into Park (P)” in this section.

has been modified improperly.

Another closed-in place can be a bliz-

If you are parking on a hill and if you are

If you ever suspect exhaust is com-

zard. Refer to

“Winter Driving” in

pulling a trailer, also refer to

“Towing a

ing into your vehicle:

“Your Driving, the Road, and Your

Trailer” in

“Towing” in the “Driving Your

• Drive it only with all the windows

Vehicle” in the “Driving Your Vehi-

Vehicle” section.

down to blow out any CO; and

cle” section.

• Have your vehicle fixed immedi-

ately.

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FEATURES AND CONTROLS

Mirrors

Automatic Dimming Rearview

Compass Variance

Mirror with Compass

Compass variance is the difference

Manual Rearview Mirror

Your vehicle may have an automatic-dim-

between earth’s magnetic north and true

To adjust the angle of the mirror, move the

ming rearview mirror with a compass.

geographic north. The mirror is set to zone

mirror to a position that allows you see to

eight upon leaving the factory. It will be

out of the back window. To adjust the

Mirror Operation

necessary to adjust the compass to com-

height of the mirror, adjust the arm that

When turned on, this mirror automatically

pensate for compass variance if you live

connects the mirror to the windshield.

dims to the proper level to minimize glare

outside zone eight. Under certain circum-

from any headlamps behind you after dark.

stances, such as during a long distance

To reduce glare from lights behind you,

cross-country trip, it will be necessary to

move the lever toward you to the night

On/Off:

adjust for compass variance. If not

position.

This is the on/off button for the automatic

adjusted to account for compass variance,

dimming feature and compass. Press the

your compass could give false readings.

Automatic Dimming Rearview

far left button, located below the mirror

Mirror

To adjust for compass variance, do the fol-

face, for up to four seconds to turn the fea-

If the vehicle has this feature, the auto-

lowing:

ture on and off. A light on the mirror will be

matic dimming mirror automatically dims to

lit while the feature is turned on.

1)

Find your current location and variance

the proper level to minimize glare at night

zone number on the map.

from lights behind your vehicle.

Compass Operation

Press the on/off button once to turn the

On/Off:

compass on or off.

This is the on/off button. A light near the

on/off button will come on to indicate the

There is a compass display in the window

automatic dimming is on.

in the upper right corner of the mirror face.

The compass displays a maximum of two

If the automatic dimming function is off,

characters. For example, “NE” is displayed

press and hold the on/off button for four

for north-east.

seconds to manually turn the system back

on.

Compass Calibration

Press and hold the on/off button down for

Cleaning the Mirror

nine seconds to activate the compass cali-

When cleaning the mirror, use a paper

bration mode. CAL will be displayed in the

towel or similar material dampened with

compass window on the mirror.

glass cleaner. Do not spray glass cleaner

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directly on the mirror as that may cause

The compass can be calibrated by driving

2)

Press and hold the on/off button for six

the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror hous-

the vehicle in circles at 5 mph (8 km/h) or

seconds. Release the button when

ing.

less until the display reads a direction.

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ZONE is displayed. The number shown

2) Press the corresponding edges of the

Storage Areas

is the current zone number.

round control pad to move each mirror

3) Scroll through the zone numbers that

to the desired direction.

Glove Box

appear in the compass/temperature

To open the glove box, lift the handle up.

window on the mirror by pressing the

Adjust each outside mirror so that you can

on/off button. Once you find your zone

see a little of your vehicle, and the area

Cupholder(s)

number, release the button.

behind your vehicle.

There are two cupholders, with removable

liners, located in front of the center console

After about four seconds, the mirror will

Outside Convex Mirrors

armrest. To access, slide the cover back.

return to the compass display, and the new

The passenger’s side mirror is convex. A

The two cupholders are located in a

zone number will be set.

convex mirror’s surface is curved, creating

removable tray. To remove the tray, press

a wider area of vision for the driver.

the tab located at the front of the tray and

Outside Power Mirrors

pull up. To replace the tray, place the two

WARNING

tabs at the rear of the tray into the slots

and press the tray down. Underneath the

A convex mirror can make things

tray is an additional storage area.

(like other vehicles) look farther away

than they really are. If you cut too

There are cupholders located in the sec-

sharply into the right lane, you could

ond row seat armrest. To access, pull the

hit a vehicle on your right. Check

armrest down.

your inside mirror or glance over

If your vehicle has the third row seat, there

your shoulder before changing lanes.

will be a cupholder located next to each

side.

Sunglasses Storage Compartment

Your vehicle may have a sunglasses stor-

age compartment located near the rear-

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view mirror. Push the cover to open.

The controls for the power

mirrors are

located on the instrument panel.

Garage Door Opener Compartment

Your vehicle may have a garage door

To adjust the mirrors, do the following:

opener compartment. It is located next to

1) Move the selector switch to the left or

the sunglasses storage compartment.

right to choose the driver’s or passen-

Push the latch to open.

ger’s mirror.

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FEATURES AND CONTROLS

Center Console Storage Area

Luggage Carrier

Your vehicle has a center console armrest

with storage area. Use the top lever on the

WARNING

front of the console to open it. There is an

If you try to carry something on top

additional storage area underneath the

of your vehicle that is longer or wider

center console. To access, use the bottom

than the luggage carrier - like panel-

lever and pull the console up.

ing, plywood, a mattress and so forth

- the wind can catch it as you drive

Assist Handles

along. This can cause you to lose

There are assist handles with garment

control. What you are carrying could

hooks located above the rear passenger

be violently torn off, and this could

doors.

cause you or other drivers to have a

collision, and of course damage your

vehicle. You may be able to carry

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something like this inside. But, never

Press the levers down until the locking

carry something longer or wider than

mechanisms fully engage to the side rail.

the luggage carrier on top of your

Make sure each lever is in the down posi-

vehicle.

tion. The crossrail will not slide when prop-

erly engaged.

A luggage carrier allows you to load things

on top of your vehicle. The luggage carrier

has side rails attached to the roof, sliding

crossrails (if equipped) and places to use

for tying things down. These let you load

some things on top of your vehicle, as long

as they are not wider or longer than the

luggage carrier.

The roof rack crossrails lock in five posi-

tions along the straight section of the side

rail.

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Do not stand on the plastic lower body

Convenience Net

panel when loading cargo on the luggage

Your vehicle may have a rear compartment

carrier.

net to prevent items from rolling under the

rear seat. There may also be four conve-

Loading cargo on the luggage carrier will

nience net tie-downs. Two tie-downs are

make the center of vehicle gravity higher.

located on the side trim just behind the

Avoid high speeds, sudden starts, sharp

rear seat and the other two are located on

turns, sudden braking or abrupt maneu-

the floor at the rear of the cargo area.

vers. This could result in loss of control of

the vehicle.

Do not exceed the maximum vehicle

capacity when loading your vehicle. For

more information on vehicle capacity and

loading, refer to “Loading Your Vehicle” in

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“Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle”

To reposition the crossrail, pull up on the

in the “Driving Your Vehicle” section.

end levers on each side of the crossrail to

To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you

the upright position. This will release the

are driving, check now and then to make

locking mechanism from the siderail. Lift

sure the luggage carrier crossrails are

and place the crossrail into the new posi-

locked and cargo is still securely fastened.

tion. Press the levers down until the lock-

ing mechanisms fully engage to the side

When the luggage carrier is not in use,

rail. Make sure each lever is in the down

store the crossrails inside the vehicle. If

position. The crossrail will not slide when

not possible, lock one crossrail at the rear

properly engaged.

most position on the siderails and lock the

other crossrail above the opening of the

WARNING

rear door to reduce wind noise.

Loading cargo on the luggage carrier

Rear Seat Armrest

that weighs more than 220 lbs (100

Your vehicle may have a rear seat armrest

kg) or hangs over the rear or sides of

that contains two cupholders. To access

the vehicle may damage your vehicle.

the cupholders, pull the armrest down from

the rear seatback.

Load cargo so that it rests on the

slats as far forward as possible and

against the side rails, making sure to

fasten it securely.

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FEATURES AND CONTROLS

Sunroof

Press forward on the switch again to make

sure the sunroof is fully closed.

If your vehicle has this feature, the sunroof

switch is located on the headliner above

To put the sunroof in the vent position, pull

the rearview mirror. The ignition must be in

down on the front of the switch. Push up on

RUN or ACC, or Retained Accessory

the front of the switch to close it.

Power (RAP) must be active, to operate

the sunroof. Refer to “Retained Accessory

Power (RAP)” in this section for more infor-

mation.

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To express-open the sunroof glass panel

and sunshade, press the switch rearward

and release it.

To stop the sunroof before it is completely

open, press the switch rearward again.

The sunshade cannot be closed with the

sunroof open.

To close the sunroof, press forward and

hold the switch until the sunroof stops, lifts,

and seals at the back of the sunroof glass.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

Instrument Panel Overview

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

Hazard Warning Flashers

Tilt Wheel

Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever

The hazard warning flashers let you warn

Your vehicle has a tilt wheel that allows you

the police and others that you have a prob-

to adjust the steering wheel.

lem. The front and rear turn signal lamps

will flash on and off.

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The hazard warning flasher button is

located in the center of the instrument

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panel.

The lever on the left side of the steering

The hazard warning flashers work no mat-

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column includes the following:

ter what position the key is in, and even if

The lever to tilt the steering wheel is

•

Turn and Lane-Change Signals.

the key is not in the ignition switch.

located on the left side of the steering col-

Refer to “Turn and Lane-Change Sig-

umn.

Press the button to make the front and rear

nals” in this section.

turn signal lamps flash on and off. Press

To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel

•

Headlamp

High/Low-Beam

the button again to turn the flashers off.

and push the lever down. Then, move the

Changer. Refer to “Headlamp High/Low-

steering wheel to a comfortable position

Beam Changer” in this section.

While the hazard warning flashers are on,

and pull the lever up firmly to lock the col-

• Flash-to-Pass. Refer to “Flash-to-Pass”

the turn signals do not work.

umn in place.

in this section.

•

Exterior Lamp Control. Refer to

Other Warning Devices

“Headlamps” in this section.

If you carry reflective triangles, you can set

them up at the side of the road about 300

Turn and Lane-Change Signals

feet (100 m) behind your vehicle.

The turn signal has two upward (for right)

and two downward

(for left) positions.

Horn

These positions allow you to signal a turn

Press near or on the horn symbols on your

or a lane change.

steering wheel pad to sound the horn.

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To signal a turn, move the lever all the way

Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer

Blade Replacement” in the “Service and

up or down. When the turn is finished, the

To change the headlamps from low beam

Appearance Care” section.

lever will return automatically.

to high, push the turn signal lever away

Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper

from you. To change from high beam to low

motor. A circuit breaker will stop the motor

beam, pull the turn signal lever towards

until it cools down. Clear away snow or ice

you. To flash the high beams from low

to prevent an overload.

beam, pull the turn signal lever all the way

towards you. Then release it.

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An arrow on the instrument panel cluster

will flash in the direction of the turn or lane

change.

To signal a lane change, raise or lower the

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lever until the arrow starts to flash. Hold it

When the high beams are on, this light on

there until you complete the lane change.

the instrument panel cluster will also be

The lever will return by itself when you

on.

release it.

As you signal a turn or a lane change, if

Flash-to-Pass

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the arrows flash rapidly, a signal bulb may

This feature lets you use your high-beam

Use the lever on the right side of the steer-

be burned out and other drivers won’t see

headlamps to signal a driver in front of you

ing column to operate the windshield wip-

your turn signal.

that you want to pass.

ers.

If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help

To flash the high beams from low beam,

(High Speed):

avoid an accident. If the arrows do not go

pull the turn signal/multifunction lever all

Move the lever to this position for steady

on at all when you signal a turn, check the

the way towards you. Then release it.

wiping at high speed.

fuse, refer to “Fuses and Circuit Breakers”

(Low Speed):

in “Electrical System” in the “Service and

Windshield Wipers

Appearance Care” section and for burned-

Be sure to clear ice and snow from the

Move the lever to this position for steady

wiping at low speed.

out bulbs.

wiper blades before using them. If the

wiper blades are frozen to the windshield,

(Delay):

gently loosen or thaw them. If the blades

Move the lever to this position to set a

do become damaged, install new blades or

delay between wipes.

blade inserts. Refer to “Windshield Wiper

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(Delay Adjustment):

Rear Window Wiper/Washer

Cruise Control

Move the lever to the delay position to

The rear wiper and rear wash buttons are

With cruise control, you can maintain a

choose a delayed wiping cycle. Turn the

located in the switchbank above the shift

speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more

intermittent adjust band down for a longer

lever.

without keeping your foot on the accelera-

delay or up for a shorter delay.

tor. This can really help on long trips.

(Rear Wiper):

Cruise control does not work at speeds

(Off):

Press this button to turn the rear wiper on

below 25 mph (40 km/h).

Move the lever to this position to turn off

and off. When the button is on, the rear

the windshield wipers.

wiper will run continuously at a preset

WARNING

speed.

(Mist):

Cruise control can be dangerous

Move the lever all the way down to mist

(Wash):

where you cannot drive safely at a

and release for a single wiping cycle. The

Press this button to spray washer fluid on

steady speed. So, do not use your

windshield wipers will stop after one wipe

the rear window. The window wiper will

cruise control on winding roads or in

and then return to the original position. If

also come on. Release the button when

heavy traffic.

more wipes are needed, hold the lever on

enough fluid has been sprayed on the win-

Cruise control can be dangerous on

mist longer.

dow. The rear wiper will run a few more

slippery roads. On such roads, fast

cycles after it is released. If the rear wiper

changes in tire traction can cause

Windshield Washer

function was already on, prior to pressing

excessive wheel slip, and you could

the wash button, it will continue to stay on

lose control. Do not use cruise con-

WARNING

until you press the wiper button again.

trol on slippery roads.

In freezing weather, do not use your

The rear window washer uses the same

washer until the windshield is

fluid that is in the windshield washer reser-

Setting Cruise Control

warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid

voir. Refer to “Windshield Washer Fluid” in

can form ice on the windshield,

“Checking Things Under the Hood” in the

WARNING

blocking your vision.

“Service and Appearance Care” section.

If you leave your cruise control on

when you are not using cruise, you

There is a button marked with the wind-

might hit a button and go into cruise

shield washer symbol at the end of the

when you do not want to. You could

windshield wiper lever. Press this button to

be startled and even lose control.

spray washer fluid on the windshield. The

Keep the cruise control switch off

wipers will run for a few cycles to clear the

until you want to use cruise control.

window and then either stop or return to

your preset speed. For more wash cycles,

press and hold the button longer.

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Setting Cruise Control

back to the previous set speed and stay

The cruise control light on the instrument

there.

panel cluster will come on after the cruise

Increasing Speed While Using Cruise

control has been set to the desired speed.

Control

1) Press the on/off button to turn cruise

There are two ways to go to a higher

control on.

speed.

2) Get up to the speed you want.

• Press and hold the +RES button on the

3) Press the SET- button and release it.

steering wheel until you reach your new

4) Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.

desired speed, then release it.

• To increase vehicle speed in small

When the brakes are applied, the cruise

amounts, press the +RES button. Each

control shuts off.

time you do this, you will go about 1 mph

If the vehicle is in cruise control and the

(1.6 km/h) faster.

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Traction Control System (TCS) begins to

The cruise control buttons are located on

limit wheel spin, the cruise control will

Reducing Speed While Using Cruise

automatically disengage. Refer to “Traction

Control

the left side of the steering wheel.

Control System (TCS)” in “Your Driving,

To reduce your speed while using cruise

(On/Off):

the Road, and Your Vehicle” in the “Driving

control:

Press this button to turn the cruise control

Your Vehicle” section. When road condi-

system on and off. The indicator light is on

• Press and hold the SET- button on the

tions allow, the cruise control can be used

steering wheel until the desired lower

when cruise control is on and turns off

again.

when cruise control is off.

speed is reached, then release it.

• To slow down in very small amounts,

Resuming a Set Speed

+RES (Resume):

push the SET- button on the steering

Suppose you set your cruise control at a

Press this button to resume a set speed

wheel briefly. Each time you do this, the

desired speed and then you apply the

and to accelerate the speed.

vehicle will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h)

brakes. This shuts off the cruise control.

slower.

SET- (Set):

The cruise symbol in the instrument panel

Press this button to set a speed and to

cluster will also go off indicating cruise is

Passing Another Vehicle While Using

decrease the speed.

no longer engaged. To return to your previ-

Cruise Control

ously set speed, you do not need to go

(Cancel):

Use the accelerator pedal to increase your

through the set process again.

Press this button to cancel cruise control

speed. When you take your foot off the

without erasing the set speed from mem-

Once you are driving about 25 mph (40

pedal, your vehicle will slow down to the

ory.

km/h) or more, press the +RES button on

cruise control speed you set earlier. How-

your steering wheel. The vehicle will go

ever, if you use the accelerator to increase

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the vehicle’s speed for approximately 60

Headlamps

Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)

seconds, cruise control will disengage.

The exterior lamp control is located on the

Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make

turn signal/multifunction lever.

it easier for others to see the front of your

Using Cruise Control on Hills

vehicle during the day. DRL can be helpful

(Exterior Lamp Control):

How well your cruise control will work on

in many different driving conditions, but

Turn the control with this symbol on it to

hills depends upon your speed, load, and

they can be especially helpful in the short

operate the exterior lamps.

the steepness of the hills. When going up

periods after dawn and before sunset.

steep hills, you may have to step on the

The exterior lamp control has the following

Fully functional daytime running lamps are

accelerator pedal to maintain your vehi-

positions:

required on all vehicles first sold in Can-

cle’s speed. When going downhill, you may

ada.

AUTO (Off/Automatic Headlamps):

have to brake or shift to a lower gear to

Turn the control to this position to put the

A light sensor on top of the instrument

limit the vehicle’s speed. Of course, apply-

headlamps in automatic mode. Automatic

panel makes the DRL work, so be sure it is

ing the brakes ends cruise control. Many

mode will turn the exterior lamps on and off

not covered.

drivers find this to be too much trouble and

depending upon how much light is avail-

do not use cruise control on steep hills.

The DRL system’s automatic headlamp

able outside of the vehicle.

control will make the low-beam headlamps

Ending Cruise Control

(Parking Lamps):

come on at a reduced brightness when the

There are three ways to end cruise control:

Turn the control to this position to turn on

following conditions are met:

the parking lamps together with the follow-

• Step lightly on the brake pedal.

• The ignition is in RUN.

ing:

• Press the cancel button on the steering

• The exterior lamps control is in AUTO.

wheel.

• Sidemarker Lamps

• The engine is running.

• Press the On/Off button on the steering

• Taillamps

wheel.

• License Plate Lamps

When the DRL are on, only the low-beam

• Instrument Panel Lights

headlamps, at a reduced level of bright-

Erasing Speed Memory

ness, will be on. The headlamps, taillamps,

When the cruise control or the ignition is

(Headlamps):

sidemarker, and other lamps will not be on.

turned off, the cruise control set speed

Turning the control to this position turns on

The instrument panel and cluster will also

memory is erased.

the headlamps, together with the previ-

not be lit.

ously listed lamps and lights.

When it is dark enough outside, the DRL

will turn off and the headlamps and parking

Headlamps on Reminder

lamps will turn on. The other lamps that

If you open the driver’s door with the igni-

come on with the headlamps will also

tion off and the lamps on, you will hear a

come on.

warning chime.

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When it is bright enough outside, the head-

Fog Lamps

Instrument Panel Brightness

lamps will go off and the DRL will come on.

If your vehicle has this feature, use your

This feature controls the brightness of the

fog lamps for better visibility in foggy or

instrument panel lights.

As with any vehicle, you should turn on the

misty conditions.

regular headlamp system when you need

it.

Automatic Headlamp System

When it is dark enough outside and the

exterior lamps control is in the automatic

position, the headlamps will come on auto-

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matically. Refer to “Headlamps” in this sec-

tion.

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The control for this feature is located on

The button for your fog lamps is located on

the instrument panel to the left of the steer-

Your vehicle has a light sensor located on

the center console; to the right of the rear

ing column.

top of the instrument panel. Make sure it is

wipe and rear wash switches and above

not covered, or the headlamps will be on

Turn the control to the right to brighten the

the shift lever.

when you do not need them.

lights or to the left to dim them.

Push the button to turn the fog lamps on or

The system may also turn on the head-

off.

Dome Lamp

lamps when driving

through

a

parking

The dome lamp switch has three positions.

garage or tunnel.

When using fog lamps, the parking lamps

or low-beam headlamps must be on.

(Off):

The lamp will not come on as long as the

A light on the button will come on when the

switch is in this position.

fog lamps are on. Fog lamps will go off

whenever you turn the high-beam head-

AUTO (Auto):

lamps on. When the high-beam head-

The lamp will come on when a door is

lamps are turned off, the fog lamps will

opened. Refer to “Entry Lighting” in this

come on again.

section.

Some localities have laws that require the

(On):

headlamps to be on along with the fog

The lamp will stay on as long as the switch

lamps.

is in this position.

Entry Lighting

If the dome lamp is in the AUTO position,

the dome lamp and the cargo lamp inside

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