Instrument Panel Overview

1. Exterior Lamp Controls
Front Fog Lamps
Instrument Panel Illumination Control
2. Air Vents
3. Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
Turn Signal Lever.
Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons.
4. Instrument Cluster
5. Driver Information Center (DIC)
6. Steering Wheel Controls
7. Windshield Wiper/Washer
8. Infotainment
Satellite Radio
9. Infotainment Display Screen.
10. Instrument Panel Storage 11. Light Sensor.
12. Passenger Airbag.
13. Hood Release.
14. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View).
15. Instrument Panel Fuse Block
6. Cruise Control
17. Steering Wheel Adjustment
18. Horn
Driver Airbag.
19. Ignition Switch or Keyless Ignition Button (If Equipped).
20. Driver Knee Airbag. See Where Are the Airbags?
21. Power Door Locks
22. Hazard Warning Flashers
23. Power Outlets
24. Parking Brake
25. Shift Lever.
26. Traction Control System (TCS)
StabiliTrak® System
27. Climate Control Systems
Automatic Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
28. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
29. Passenger Knee Airbag.
In Brief
Initial Drive InformationInstallation Procedure
Cut the front compartment upper side rail in corresponding locations to
fit the remaining original panel. The sectioning joint should
be trimmed to allow a gap of one-and-one-half-times the metal thickness at
the sectioning joint.
Create a 50 mm (2 in) backing plate from the unused ...
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in the vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination
of fuses and circuit breakers. This greatly reduces the chance of damage caused
by electrical problems.
To check a fuse, look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse.
If the band is broken or melted, repla ...
If a Tire Goes Flat
It is unusual for a tire to blowout while driving, especially if the tires are
maintained properly. If air goes out of a tire, it is much more likely to leak out
slowly. But if there ever is a blowout, here are a few tips about what to expect
and what to do: If a front tire fails, the flat tir ...