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    							Driver’s and passenger’s window
    one-touch up or down (if
    equipped)
    To operate one touch-down:
    •Press 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.
    If the switch is pressed and held to
    the normal close or one-touch up position during a one-touch down
    cycle, the window will stop. If, after 1/2 second the switch is still held,
    the window will perform a normal close or one-touch up.
    To operate one-touch up:
    •Pull the switch completely up to
    the second detent and release
    quickly. The window will close
    fully. Momentarily press the
    switch to any position to stop the
    window operation.
    If the switch is pressed and held to
    the normal open or one-touch down position during a one-touch up
    cycle, the window will stop. If, after 1/2 second the switch is still held,
    the window will perform a normal open or one-touch down.
    Bounce-Back (one-touch up or down windows only)
    When an obstacle has been detected in the window opening as the
    window is moving upward, the window will automatically reverse
    direction and move down. This is known as “bounce-back”. If the ignition
    is turned off (without accessory delay being active) during bounce-back,
    the window will move down until the bounce-back position is reached.
    Security override
    To override a bounce-back condition, within two seconds after the
    window reaches the bounce-back position, pull and hold the switch up
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    							andthe window will travel up with no bounce-back or pinch
    protection.If the switch is released before the window is fully closed,
    the window will stop. For example, this can be used to overcome the
    resistance of ice on the window or seals.
    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 radio, power windows, and moon roof (if
    equipped) operate for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch is
    turned from on to off or until one of the front doors are opened.
    POWER REAR SUNSHADE (IF EQUIPPED)
    Your vehicle may be equipped with a
    power rear sunshade that covers the
    rear window of your vehicle. The
    control is located in the center
    console access bin.
    Press the control to move the shade
    up or down.
    The power sunshade is equipped
    with an automatic, one-touch, auto
    down feature. To stop motion at any
    time during the auto down operation, press the control a second time. To
    activate the automatic, one-touch, auto down feature, press the control
    and release quickly.
    INTERIOR MIRROR
    The interior rear view mirror has two pivot points on the support arm
    which lets you adjust the mirror up or down and from side to side.
    WARNING:Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is in
    motion.
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    							Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror (if equipped)
    Your vehicle may be equipped with an interior rear view mirror that has
    an auto-dimming function. The electronic 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 sensors on the front and back of the interior
    rear view mirror since this may impair proper mirror
    performance.
    Do not clean the housing or glass of any mirror with harsh
    abrasives, fuel or other petroleum-based cleaning products.
    Note:If equipped with a rear view camera system, a video image will be
    displayed in the mirror or the navigation system display (if equipped)
    when the vehicle is put in R (Reverse). Refer toRearview camera
    systemin theDrivingchapter.
    EXTERIOR MIRRORS
    Power side view mirrors
    WARNING:Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is in
    motion.
    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.
    Heated mirrors (if equipped)
    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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    							Blind spot mirrors (if equipped)
    Your vehicle may be equipped with blind spot information mirrors. See
    Blind Spot Information System(BLIS) with Cross Traffic Alert
    (CTA)in theDrivingchapter.
    Fold-away mirrors
    Pull the side mirrors in carefully
    when driving through a narrow
    space, like an automatic car wash.
    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
    (located on the instrument panel) to
    adjust accelerator and brake pedal.
    •Press the top of the control to
    adjust the pedals away from you.
    •Press the bottom of the control to adjust the pedals towards you.
    WARNING:Never adjust the accelerator and brake pedal with
    feet on the pedals while the vehicle is moving.
    Memory feature (if equipped)
    The accelerator and brake pedal positions are saved when doing a
    memory set function and can be recalled along with the vehicle
    personality features when a memory position is selected through the
    remote entry transmitter, keyless entry keypad or memory switch on the
    driver’s door (if equipped with memory feature). Refer toSeatsin the
    Seating and Safety Restraintschapter.
    SPEED CONTROL
    With speed control set, you can maintain a set speed without keeping
    your foot on the accelerator pedal.
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    							WARNING:Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on
    roads that are winding, slippery or unpaved.
    Using speed control
    The speed controls are located on the steering wheel. The following
    buttons work with speed control:
    RESUME:Press to resume a set
    speed.
    SET +:Press to increase the set
    speed.
    SET–:Press to decrease the set
    speed.
    OFF/ON:Press to turn speed
    control off or on.
    Setting speed control
    To set speed control:
    1. Press and release ON.
    2. Accelerate to the desired speed.
    3. Press and release SET + or SET -.
    4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
    5. The indicator
    light on the 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.
    Disengaging speed control
    Press the brake pedal to disengage the speed control. Disengaging the
    speed control will not erase the previous set speed.
    Resuming a set speed
    Press and release RESUME. This will automatically return the vehicle to
    the previously set speed.
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    							Increasing speed while using speed control
    To set a higher speed:
    •Press and hold SET + until you get to the desired speed, then release.
    You can also use SET + to operate the tap-up function. Press and
    release SET + to increase the vehicle set speed in 1 mph (1.6 km/h)
    increments.
    •Use the accelerator pedal to get to the desired speed then press and
    release SET +.
    Reducing speed while using speed control
    To reduce a set speed:
    •Press and hold SET – until you get to the desired speed, then release.
    You can also use SET – to operate the tap-down function. Press and
    release SET – to decrease the vehicle set speed in 1 mph (1.6 km/h)
    increments.
    •Press the brake pedal until the desired vehicle speed is reached then
    press SET –.
    Turning off speed control
    To turn off the speed control, Press OFF or turn off the ignition.
    Note:When you turn off the speed control or the ignition, your speed
    control set speed memory is erased.
    ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) (IF EQUIPPED)
    Adaptive cruise control is much like speed control, only this system is
    designed to automatically adjust your speed to maintain a proper
    distance between you and the vehicle in front of you in the same lane.
    The driver can select from one of three GAP settings, the controls are
    located on the steering wheel.
    At startup, the system sets the gap
    to the last selected setting. Once
    activated, the driver can deactivate
    the system at any time by either
    pressing the brake pedal or pressing
    the steering wheel ON/OFF control. In addition, the driver can
    temporarily increase the vehicle speed above the current speed by
    manually pressing on the accelerator pedal.
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    							WARNING:Always pay close attention to changing road
    conditions, especially when using Adaptive Cruise Control.
    Adaptive Cruise Control cannot replace attentive driving. Failing to
    follow any of the warnings below or failing to pay attention to the road
    may result in a collision, serious injury or death.
    WARNING:Adaptive cruise control is not a collision warning or
    avoidance system. Additionally, adaptive cruise control will not
    detect:
    •Stationary or slow moving vehicles below 6 mph (10 km/h).
    •Pedestrians or objects in the roadway.
    •Oncoming vehicles in the same lane.
    WARNING:Do not use the adaptive cruise control when
    entering or leaving a highway, in heavy traffic or on roads that
    are winding, slippery or unpaved.
    WARNING:Do not use in poor visibility, specifically fog, rain,
    spray or snow.
    Setting adaptive cruise control
    Note:It is the drivers responsibility to stay alert, drive safely and be in
    control of the vehicle at all times.
    The controls for using your cruise
    control are located on the steering
    wheel.
    1. Press and release the ON control.
    The message center will display
    CRUISE ON RADAR READY.
    2. Accelerate to the desired speed.
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    							3. Press and release the SET +
    control. The vehicle speed will be
    stored in the memory and the
    message center will display SET
    XXX MPH (your desired speed).
    4. Take your foot off the accelerator
    pedal.
    5. The green
    cruise indicator
    light on the instrument cluster will
    illuminate if there are no vehicles
    detected in front of you, while the yellow
    ACC indicator light on the
    instrument cluster will illuminate if there is a vehicle detected in front of
    you.
    Following a vehicle
    WARNING:When following a vehicle in front of you, the vehicle
    will not decelerate automatically to a stop, nor will the vehicle
    always decelerate quickly enough to avoid a collision without driver
    intervention. Always apply the brakes when necessary. Failing to do so
    may result in a collision, serious injury or death.
    When a vehicle ahead of you enters the same lane or a slower vehicle is
    ahead in the same lane, the vehicle speed will adjust automatically to
    maintain a preset gap distance. The distance setting is adjustable, refer
    toSetting the gap distancein this section.
    The yellow
    ACC indicator light
    in the instrument cluster will be
    illuminated and the message center
    will temporarily display a preset
    GAP .
    The vehicle will maintain a constant distance between the vehicle ahead
    until:
    •The vehicle in front of you accelerates to a speed above the set speed.
    •The vehicle in front of you moves out of your lane or out of view.
    •The vehicle speed falls below 18 mph (30 km/h).
    •A new gap distance is set.
    The vehicle brakes will be automatically applied to slow the vehicle to
    maintain a safe distance between the vehicle in front. The maximum
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    							braking which is applied by the ACC system is limited and can be
    overridden by the driver applying the brakes.
    If the ACC system predicts that its
    maximum braking level will not be
    sufficient, an audible warning will
    sound while the ACC continues to
    brake. This is accompanied by a red
    warning bar appearing in the
    windshield. The driver should takeimmediateaction.
    Note:The brakes may emit a sound when they are being modulated by
    the adaptive cruise control system.
    WARNING:Adaptive cruise control only warns of vehicles
    detected by the radar sensor. In some cases there may be no
    warning or the warning may be delayed. The driver should always
    apply the brakes when necessary. Failing to do so may result in a
    collision, serious injury or death.
    Setting the gap distance
    The distance between your vehicle
    and the vehicle in front of you can
    be decreased or increased by
    pressingcontrol. GAP 
    will be displayed in the message
    center. Three gap distance settings
    are available:
    Message
    Center DisplayFollowing
    distanceFollowing
    distance at
    60 mph
    (96 km/h)Dynamic
    behavior
    GAP  1 second 29 yards (26 m) Sporty
    GAP  1.5 seconds 44 yards (40 m) Normal
    GAP  2.3 seconds 66 yards (60 m) Comfort
    Each time the vehicle is restarted, the last chosen gap will be
    automatically selected.
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    							Note:It is the driver’s responsibility to select a gap appropriate to the
    driving conditions.
    Disengaging adaptive cruise control
    Press the brake pedal to disengage the adaptive cruise control. CRUISE
    CANCELLED will be displayed in the message center.
    Disengaging the adaptive cruise control will not erase your previous set
    speed.
    Overriding adaptive cruise control
    WARNING:Whenever the driver is overriding the ACC by
    pressing the accelerator pedal, the ACC will not automatically
    apply the brakes to maintain separation from any vehicle ahead.
    The set speed and gap distance can be overridden by pressing the
    accelerator pedal.
    When the driver is overriding ACC, the green
    cruise indicator light
    is illuminated, and CRUISE OVERRIDE is displayed in the message
    center. When the accelerator is released, the ACC function will operate
    again and vehicle speed will decrease to the set speed, or a lower speed
    if following a slower vehicle.
    Changing the set speed
    There are three ways to change the
    set speed:
    •Accelerate or brake to the
    desired speed and press and
    release the SET + or SET –
    control
    •Increase or decrease the speed by
    holding either the SET + or SET
    – control, until the desired set
    speed is shown on the message
    center. The vehicle speed will gradually change to the selected speed.
    •Increase or decrease the speed in increments of 1 mph (2 km/h) by
    briefly pressing the SET + or SET – control.
    The ACC may apply the brakes to slow the vehicle down to the new set
    speed. The set speed will display continuously in the message center
    while ACC is active.
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