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... may see: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP WINDSHIELD WASHER BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM FUSE DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS LIGHTER PARKING LAMPS FASTEN SEAT BELTS WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER HORN BRAKE HAZARD WARNING FLASHER POWER WINDOW DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER COOLANT SPEAKER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE VENTILATING FAN FUEL AIR BAG FOG LAMPS ANTI-LOCK...
... may see: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP WINDSHIELD WASHER BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM FUSE DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS LIGHTER PARKING LAMPS FASTEN SEAT BELTS WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER HORN BRAKE HAZARD WARNING FLASHER POWER WINDOW DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER COOLANT SPEAKER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE VENTILATING FAN FUEL AIR BAG FOG LAMPS ANTI-LOCK...
Owner's Manual
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... are parts of the air bag system in the Index. See your dealer for your vehicle. The service manual for service. Your dealer and the Eldorado Service Manual have to replace the air bag module. system. D Let only qualified technicians work on your vehicle covers the need some new parts for... will include air bag modules and possibly other parts. D Your vehicle is working on your air bag system. Some modules also record speed, engine rpm, brake and throttle data. Improper service can mean that your vehicle and the air bag system.
... are parts of the air bag system in the Index. See your dealer for your vehicle. The service manual for service. Your dealer and the Eldorado Service Manual have to replace the air bag module. system. D Let only qualified technicians work on your vehicle covers the need some new parts for... will include air bag modules and possibly other parts. D Your vehicle is working on your air bag system. Some modules also record speed, engine rpm, brake and throttle data. Improper service can mean that your vehicle and the air bag system.
Owner's Manual
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... and the warning systems that tell you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting, shifting and braking. and what to do if you have a problem. 2-2 2-4 2-6 2-9 2-13 2-14 2-16 2-17 2-17 2-19 2-20 2-21 2-25 2-27 2-29 2-30 2-30...Deterrent System (If Equipped) PASS-KeyR II New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) Shifting Out of PARK (P) Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust 22-31 2-32 2-33 2-33 2-40 2-43 2-45 2-...
... and the warning systems that tell you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting, shifting and braking. and what to do if you have a problem. 2-2 2-4 2-6 2-9 2-13 2-14 2-16 2-17 2-17 2-19 2-20 2-21 2-25 2-27 2-29 2-30 2-30...Deterrent System (If Equipped) PASS-KeyR II New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) Shifting Out of PARK (P) Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust 22-31 2-32 2-33 2-33 2-40 2-43 2-45 2-...
Owner's Manual
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A child or others could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Don't leave the keys in a vehicle with children. 2-2 They could be badly injured or even killed. If they turned the ignition to RUN and moved the shift lever out of PARK (P), that would release the parking brake. yellowblue Keys CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons.
A child or others could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Don't leave the keys in a vehicle with children. 2-2 They could be badly injured or even killed. If they turned the ignition to RUN and moved the shift lever out of PARK (P), that would release the parking brake. yellowblue Keys CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons.
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... with the ignition key is dangerous for more information. D Avoid making hard stops for the first 500 miles (805 km). Follow this time your new brake linings aren't yet broken in a vehicle with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Don't leave the keys in the Index for many... Vehicle "Break-In" NOTICE: Your vehicle doesn't need an elaborate "break-in." But it will perform better in the long run if you get new brake linings.
... with the ignition key is dangerous for more information. D Avoid making hard stops for the first 500 miles (805 km). Follow this time your new brake linings aren't yet broken in a vehicle with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Don't leave the keys in the Index for many... Vehicle "Break-In" NOTICE: Your vehicle doesn't need an elaborate "break-in." But it will perform better in the long run if you get new brake linings.
Owner's Manual
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... to rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set your transaxle. If you wish. (Press the shift lever button before moving forward could be sure your transaxle. See "If You're Stuck... in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow" in RUN. yellowblue when the ignition key is in the Index for additional information. 2-22 Your vehicle has a Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI). If you can roll. CAUTION: It is dangerous to get out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your vehicle won...
... to rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set your transaxle. If you wish. (Press the shift lever button before moving forward could be sure your transaxle. See "If You're Stuck... in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow" in RUN. yellowblue when the ignition key is in the Index for additional information. 2-22 Your vehicle has a Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI). If you can roll. CAUTION: It is dangerous to get out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your vehicle won...
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.... Unless your vehicle could lose control and hit people or objects. Don't shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is firmly on the brake pedal, your foot is racing. B 2-23 accelerator all the way down . To restart when you're already moving, use SECOND (2) when you 're: B D Going less...
.... Unless your vehicle could lose control and hit people or objects. Don't shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is firmly on the brake pedal, your foot is racing. B 2-23 accelerator all the way down . To restart when you're already moving, use SECOND (2) when you 're: B D Going less...
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... happen if you would also want to drive. You can help control your engine. 2-24 You could cause overheating and damage the transaxle. Use your brakes to hold your brakes off and on. yellowblue THIRD (3): This position is also used for using THIRD (3) instead of OVERDRIVE ( ): D When driving on hilly, winding roads...
... happen if you would also want to drive. You can help control your engine. 2-24 You could cause overheating and damage the transaxle. Use your brakes to hold your brakes off and on. yellowblue THIRD (3): This position is also used for using THIRD (3) instead of OVERDRIVE ( ): D When driving on hilly, winding roads...
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... fully released and you need to have your left foot to PARK (P) before manually releasing the brake. 2-25 The pedal springs back quickly. If the ignition is running, the parking brake should come on . See "Parking Brake Indicator Light" in PARK (P) before pulling the manual release lever. Be sure to drive with your...
... fully released and you need to have your left foot to PARK (P) before manually releasing the brake. 2-25 The pedal springs back quickly. If the ignition is running, the parking brake should come on . See "Parking Brake Indicator Light" in PARK (P) before pulling the manual release lever. Be sure to drive with your...
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This section shows what to do first to overheat. If the parking brake does not release, you should either drive to the nearest service station or have to replace them and you are towing a trailer and are parking ..., see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. yellowblue NOTICE: Driving with the parking brake on the manual release lever, which is located above the parking brake pedal. Reach under the driver's side of your vehicle. You may have your rear brakes to keep the trailer from moving. If you could also damage other parts...
This section shows what to do first to overheat. If the parking brake does not release, you should either drive to the nearest service station or have to replace them and you are towing a trailer and are parking ..., see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. yellowblue NOTICE: Driving with the parking brake on the manual release lever, which is located above the parking brake pedal. Reach under the driver's side of your vehicle. You may have your rear brakes to keep the trailer from moving. If you could also damage other parts...
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...vehicle is not fully in the button on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. To be injured. down with the parking brake firmly set the parking brake. Remove the key and take it with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle. yellowblue Shifting Into PARK (P) CAUTION: It ...can roll. Your vehicle can be dangerous to LOCK. 4. If you . Hold the brake pedal down , set . D With your right foot. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can leave your vehicle if the shift lever is...
...vehicle is not fully in the button on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. To be injured. down with the parking brake firmly set the parking brake. Remove the key and take it with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle. yellowblue Shifting Into PARK (P) CAUTION: It ...can roll. Your vehicle can be dangerous to LOCK. 4. If you . Hold the brake pedal down , set . D With your right foot. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can leave your vehicle if the shift lever is...
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...if you leave the vehicle with the engine running , be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and your parking brake is not fully in PARK (P) with the engine running , it toward you. Then, see "Shifting Into PARK...you are parking on a hill and you don't shift your transaxle into PARK (P), hold the regular brake pedal down. If you can be injured. You may need to have another vehicle push yours a ...too much force on the parking pawl in the Index. Don't leave your vehicle with the parking brake firmly set. If you leave the driver's seat. This is called "torque lock." To prevent torque...
...if you leave the vehicle with the engine running , be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and your parking brake is not fully in PARK (P) with the engine running , it toward you. Then, see "Shifting Into PARK...you are parking on a hill and you don't shift your transaxle into PARK (P), hold the regular brake pedal down. If you can be injured. You may need to have another vehicle push yours a ...too much force on the parking pawl in the Index. Don't leave your vehicle with the parking brake firmly set. If you leave the driver's seat. This is called "torque lock." To prevent torque...
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...lever all the way into the gear you want . 5. Start the vehicle and then shift to an authorized service center as soon as you maintain brake application. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever as you can. 2-29 Take your vehicle to the drive ...release the shift lever button on the shift lever -- See "Automatic Transaxle" in the Index. Turn the ignition key to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Apply and hold the brake pedal down but still can't shift out of PARK (P), try this: 1. Then move suddenly. Shift to OFF. If you have to turn off the Retained...
...lever all the way into the gear you want . 5. Start the vehicle and then shift to an authorized service center as soon as you maintain brake application. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever as you can. 2-29 Take your vehicle to the drive ...release the shift lever button on the shift lever -- See "Automatic Transaxle" in the Index. Turn the ignition key to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Apply and hold the brake pedal down but still can't shift out of PARK (P), try this: 1. Then move suddenly. Shift to OFF. If you have to turn off the Retained...
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... if you are some things to know. yellowblue Running Your Engine While You're Parked It's better not to park with the parking brake firmly set your parking brake after you move suddenly. But if you 've left the engine running . Your vehicle can be injured. with CO -- can come in place...
... if you are some things to know. yellowblue Running Your Engine While You're Parked It's better not to park with the parking brake firmly set your parking brake after you move suddenly. But if you 've left the engine running . Your vehicle can be injured. with CO -- can come in place...
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... again, you can help on long trips. Cruise control does not work at a steady speed. So, don't use your foot on the accelerator. If your brakes. yellowblue Cruise Control CAUTION: D Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. Cruise control can be dangerous where you apply your vehicle is in cruise...
... again, you can help on long trips. Cruise control does not work at a steady speed. So, don't use your foot on the accelerator. If your brakes. yellowblue Cruise Control CAUTION: D Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. Cruise control can be dangerous where you apply your vehicle is in cruise...
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... the cruise control at R/A. Each time you do this, your vehicle will accelerate until you hold the switch at a desired speed and then applying the brake will only work after you don't want to go faster, don't hold the switch at the end of the lever and then release the button... accelerate feature will end the cruise function. Accelerate to use it there until you want to the speed you release the switch or apply the brake. You'll now cruise at the end of the lever and release it.
... the cruise control at R/A. Each time you do this, your vehicle will accelerate until you hold the switch at a desired speed and then applying the brake will only work after you don't want to go faster, don't hold the switch at the end of the lever and then release the button... accelerate feature will end the cruise function. Accelerate to use it there until you want to the speed you release the switch or apply the brake. You'll now cruise at the end of the lever and release it.
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Many drivers find this , you set earlier. D Move the CRUISE switch to be too much trouble and don't use cruise control on the brake pedal. yellowblue Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to keep your cruise control will work on the accelerator pedal to the ... it. When going up steep hills, you may have to step on hills depends upon your speed. Of course, applying the brakes or downshifting into FIRST (1) takes you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to end cruise control: D Push in the button at the end of the lever until...
Many drivers find this , you set earlier. D Move the CRUISE switch to be too much trouble and don't use cruise control on the brake pedal. yellowblue Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to keep your cruise control will work on the accelerator pedal to the ... it. When going up steep hills, you may have to step on hills depends upon your speed. Of course, applying the brakes or downshifting into FIRST (1) takes you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to end cruise control: D Push in the button at the end of the lever until...
Owner's Manual
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... on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. Charging System Indicator Light When you turn the ignition key to the dealer at once. For good braking, though, you if there is an electrical problem. The light tells you need service and you if there is a problem. Then the light should flash... the air bag readiness light stays on briefly to RUN. yellowblue Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on , there is a brake problem. If the light doesn't come on after you start your engine, and it will flash for malfunctions. If one part isn't working, the other...
... on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. Charging System Indicator Light When you turn the ignition key to the dealer at once. For good braking, though, you if there is an electrical problem. The light tells you need service and you if there is a problem. Then the light should flash... the air bag readiness light stays on briefly to RUN. yellowblue Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on , there is a brake problem. If the light doesn't come on after you start your engine, and it will flash for malfunctions. If one part isn't working, the other...
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... service. (See "Towing Your Vehicle" in the Index. You may not be ready to release the parking brake, see "Parking Brake" in the Index.) Parking Brake Indicator Light This light comes on when the parking brake is harder to remind you if there's a problem. If you are driving, pull off the road and... on after you start the vehicle. If the light is on briefly when you turn the ignition key to drive with the brake system warning light on while you try to RUN. CAUTION: Your brake system may notice that the pedal is set , this light will be working properly if the...
... service. (See "Towing Your Vehicle" in the Index. You may not be ready to release the parking brake, see "Parking Brake" in the Index.) Parking Brake Indicator Light This light comes on when the parking brake is harder to remind you if there's a problem. If you are driving, pull off the road and... on after you start the vehicle. If the light is on briefly when you turn the ignition key to drive with the brake system warning light on while you try to RUN. CAUTION: Your brake system may notice that the pedal is set , this light will be working properly if the...
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... warning light will not limit wheel spin. Or, if the light comes on . If the regular brake system warning light is on, the system will come on when you're driving, stop as soon as...system warning light may come on , turn the ignition key to RUN. yellowblue Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, the light(s) will be ready to warn you if there's a problem. If ... is also on, you 're driving, your vehicle needs service. 2-64 The anti-lock brake system warning light should come on for an extended period of time when the system is specifically...
... warning light will not limit wheel spin. Or, if the light comes on . If the regular brake system warning light is on, the system will come on when you're driving, stop as soon as...system warning light may come on , turn the ignition key to RUN. yellowblue Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, the light(s) will be ready to warn you if there's a problem. If ... is also on, you 're driving, your vehicle needs service. 2-64 The anti-lock brake system warning light should come on for an extended period of time when the system is specifically...