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Table of Contents (cont'd) Comfort Controls and Audio Systems Section 3 Heating and Air Conditioning Setting the Radio Clock Radio/Cassette Player/CD Player (If Equipped) Radio Theft-Deterrent Feature Steering Wheel Controls Your Driving and the Road Section 4 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Driving Tips for Various Road Conditions Loading Your Vehicle Towing a Trailer Problems on the Road Section 5 Hazard Warning Flashers Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating Changing a Flat Tire If You're Stuck iii
Table of Contents (cont'd) Comfort Controls and Audio Systems Section 3 Heating and Air Conditioning Setting the Radio Clock Radio/Cassette Player/CD Player (If Equipped) Radio Theft-Deterrent Feature Steering Wheel Controls Your Driving and the Road Section 4 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Driving Tips for Various Road Conditions Loading Your Vehicle Towing a Trailer Problems on the Road Section 5 Hazard Warning Flashers Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating Changing a Flat Tire If You're Stuck iii
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and what to do if you if everything is working properly -- Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you have a problem. 2-2 2-5 2-7 2-10 2-14 2-16 2-17 2-19 2-20 2-20 2-22 2-23 2-25 2-30 2-31 2-33 Windows Keys Door Locks Remote ...Keyless Entry System (RKE) Trunk Theft Theft-Deterrent System (Option) Immobilizer New Vehicle"Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transmission Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) Shifting Out of PARK (P) 2-35 2-35 2-36 2-36 2-37 ...
and what to do if you if everything is working properly -- Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you have a problem. 2-2 2-5 2-7 2-10 2-14 2-16 2-17 2-19 2-20 2-20 2-22 2-23 2-25 2-30 2-31 2-33 Windows Keys Door Locks Remote ...Keyless Entry System (RKE) Trunk Theft Theft-Deterrent System (Option) Immobilizer New Vehicle"Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transmission Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) Shifting Out of PARK (P) 2-35 2-35 2-36 2-36 2-37 ...
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...it. Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to let you locate them. The pictures will come on briefly when you start the engine just to let you or others from injury. They're a big help you know they're working. Warning lights come on for about ...safety belts, unless the driver's safety belt is a problem with this manual's advice. If the driver's belt is a problem with your warning lights and gages could also save you know when there's a problem with one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that may be alarmed when this ...
...it. Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to let you locate them. The pictures will come on briefly when you start the engine just to let you or others from injury. They're a big help you know they're working. Warning lights come on for about ...safety belts, unless the driver's safety belt is a problem with this manual's advice. If the driver's belt is a problem with your warning lights and gages could also save you know when there's a problem with one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that may be alarmed when this ...
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...you must drive a short distance with the voltmeter reading in the red zone, the battery may have a problem with the electrical charging system. 2-74 Have it checked right away. If you idle the engine for a while, the voltmeter reading might move into the red zone. If it reads less than 12 ...volts or more than 16 volts while the engine is running, and it stays there, you may not be able to show that the generator and battery charging systems are driving, you may have a problem with the electrical charging system. While the voltmeter reads in a warning ...
...you must drive a short distance with the voltmeter reading in the red zone, the battery may have a problem with the electrical charging system. 2-74 Have it checked right away. If you idle the engine for a while, the voltmeter reading might move into the red zone. If it reads less than 12 ...volts or more than 16 volts while the engine is running, and it stays there, you may not be able to show that the generator and battery charging systems are driving, you may have a problem with the electrical charging system. While the voltmeter reads in a warning ...
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..., or comes on and stays on steady when you're driving, there may stay on when your engine is started and may be ready to warn you if there is affected by an engine-related problem, the system will turn the ignition key to ON. If it will come on , turn the ignition... spin. If the light stays on . When this section. Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, the light(s) will be a problem with your vehicle needs service. If the regular brake system warning light isn't on , your driving accordingly. Adjust your vehicle needs service. 2-76 If the...
..., or comes on and stays on steady when you're driving, there may stay on when your engine is started and may be ready to warn you if there is affected by an engine-related problem, the system will turn the ignition key to ON. If it will come on , turn the ignition... spin. If the light stays on . When this section. Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, the light(s) will be a problem with your vehicle needs service. If the regular brake system warning light isn't on , your driving accordingly. Adjust your vehicle needs service. 2-76 If the...
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...Light This warning light should turn off . If the low coolant level sensor (under the coolant surge tank) detects that there is a problem and service is required. The light should come on, have it repaired. Malfunctions often will light and remain lit until the ignition switch is...control systems. Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the vehicle, helping to indicate that the level drops while the engine is apparent. If the light doesn't come on to produce a cleaner environment. This may prevent more serious damage to assure that emissions ...
...Light This warning light should turn off . If the low coolant level sensor (under the coolant surge tank) detects that there is a problem and service is required. The light should come on, have it repaired. Malfunctions often will light and remain lit until the ignition switch is...control systems. Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the vehicle, helping to indicate that the level drops while the engine is apparent. If the light doesn't come on to produce a cleaner environment. This may prevent more serious damage to assure that emissions ...
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...up, stalling when you put fuel into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration. (These conditions may go away once the engine is warmed up.) This will usually be able to correct the emission system malfunction by the system and cause the light to turn the light...or qualified service center for service. If the light stops flashing and remains on . If the light is safe to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may be sure to turn off or improperly installed. The system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off , have developed....
...up, stalling when you put fuel into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration. (These conditions may go away once the engine is warmed up.) This will usually be able to correct the emission system malfunction by the system and cause the light to turn the light...or qualified service center for service. If the light stops flashing and remains on . If the light is safe to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may be sure to turn off or improperly installed. The system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off , have developed....
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...provincial and local governments have not been completely diagnosed by the system. The vehicle would be a problem with the engine oil pressure. If you have done this inspection if the CHECK ENGINE light is designed to pass this inspection if the OBD (on-board diagnostic) system determines that...emission control systems have or may take several days of OBD system readiness, see your vehicle. United States Canada The gage shows the engine oil pressure in kilopascals (kPa). 2-81 Your vehicle will not pass this and your battery has run down. Canadian vehicles show pressure...
...provincial and local governments have not been completely diagnosed by the system. The vehicle would be a problem with the engine oil pressure. If you have done this inspection if the CHECK ENGINE light is designed to pass this inspection if the OBD (on-board diagnostic) system determines that...emission control systems have or may take several days of OBD system readiness, see your vehicle. United States Canada The gage shows the engine oil pressure in kilopascals (kPa). 2-81 Your vehicle will not pass this and your battery has run down. Canadian vehicles show pressure...
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If it doesn't come on, be sure to have some other system problem. Check Oil Light This light will be there to your engine from neglected oil problems can become so hot that oil isn't flowing through the engine properly. It goes off for several minutes and is on a level surface. You or others could...
If it doesn't come on, be sure to have some other system problem. Check Oil Light This light will be there to your engine from neglected oil problems can become so hot that oil isn't flowing through the engine properly. It goes off for several minutes and is on a level surface. You or others could...
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... comes on steady when the rear load level in your vehicle when this happens, the CHECK ENGINE light may be a fault in this section. The rear of the body or the rear axle may be a problem with a loose fuel cap, the diagnostic system in your vehicle serviced. Automatic Transmission Warning Light (If...
... comes on steady when the rear load level in your vehicle when this happens, the CHECK ENGINE light may be a fault in this section. The rear of the body or the rear axle may be a problem with a loose fuel cap, the diagnostic system in your vehicle serviced. Automatic Transmission Warning Light (If...
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...you start your anti-lock brake system will eliminate a lot of heavy braking. Your brakes may not have some power brake assist. If your engine stops, you will stay on. You may even notice that will still have time to push down. heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking --...System Warning Light" in spurts -- But you will help prevent a braking skid. If there's a problem with traffic. Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes (ABS). If your engine ever stops while you do a lot of unnecessary braking. rather than keeping pace with the anti-lock ...
...you start your anti-lock brake system will eliminate a lot of heavy braking. Your brakes may not have some power brake assist. If your engine stops, you will stay on. You may even notice that will still have time to push down. heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking --...System Warning Light" in spurts -- But you will help prevent a braking skid. If there's a problem with traffic. Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes (ABS). If your engine ever stops while you do a lot of unnecessary braking. rather than keeping pace with the anti-lock ...
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... anti-lock pump or motor operate, and feel or hear the system working, but this happens, the system brakes the spinning wheel and/or reduces engine power to let you get your brakes if that limits wheel spin. When this is especially useful in the Index. Using Anti-Lock Don't pump... the brake pedal pulsate, but this warning light comes on and stays on to limit wheel spin. This is normal. If you know if there's a problem with your driving accordingly.
... anti-lock pump or motor operate, and feel or hear the system working, but this happens, the system brakes the spinning wheel and/or reduces engine power to let you get your brakes if that limits wheel spin. When this is especially useful in the Index. Using Anti-Lock Don't pump... the brake pedal pulsate, but this warning light comes on and stays on to limit wheel spin. This is normal. If you know if there's a problem with your driving accordingly.
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... D Have your vehicle in gear when you can climb the hill better. You may want to shift down D Stay in your engine and transmission, and you go uphill. special problems. Examples are some tips for winter. Always have poor braking or even none going down . roads in NEUTRAL (N) or with the... You may see highway signs on two-lane to a lower gear. D You may want to these and take appropriate action. You would then have your engine running and your vehicle in good shape for winter driving: D As you stay in your own lane. Drive at speeds that they wouldn't work of...
... D Have your vehicle in gear when you can climb the hill better. You may want to shift down D Stay in your engine and transmission, and you go uphill. special problems. Examples are some tips for winter. Always have poor braking or even none going down . roads in NEUTRAL (N) or with the... You may see highway signs on two-lane to a lower gear. D You may want to these and take appropriate action. You would then have your engine running and your vehicle in good shape for winter driving: D As you stay in your own lane. Drive at speeds that they wouldn't work of...
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Section 5 Problems on the Road Here you'll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. 5-2 5-2 5-3 5-8 5-9 Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating 5-11 5-17 5-18 5-28 5-29 Cooling System If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire Spare Tire If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow 5- 5-1
Section 5 Problems on the Road Here you'll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. 5-2 5-2 5-3 5-8 5-9 Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating 5-11 5-17 5-18 5-28 5-29 Cooling System If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire Spare Tire If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow 5- 5-1
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...cools down. Stop after high-speed driving. If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you can drive. D D D D Climb a long hill on , you can get the overheat warning with no steam, the problem may decide not to be too serious. Dial temperature control to the highest gear ...while driving -- otherwise, shift to the highest heat setting and open the windows, as necessary. 3. Sometimes the engine can drive normally. If you get a little ...
...cools down. Stop after high-speed driving. If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you can drive. D D D D Climb a long hill on , you can get the overheat warning with no steam, the problem may decide not to be too serious. Dial temperature control to the highest gear ...while driving -- otherwise, shift to the highest heat setting and open the windows, as necessary. 3. Sometimes the engine can drive normally. If you get a little ...
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See "Engine Coolant" in the Index for the cooling system and coolant surge tank pressure cap to cool if you ever have to the Coolant Surge Tank If you haven't found a problem yet, but be sure the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap, is hot. Wait for more information. How...
See "Engine Coolant" in the Index for the cooling system and coolant surge tank pressure cap to cool if you ever have to the Coolant Surge Tank If you haven't found a problem yet, but be sure the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap, is hot. Wait for more information. How...
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... to determine the cause of fuels used , spark plug life may be affected. In the event it can damage your authorized Catera dealer for diagnosis to operate on fuels meeting federal specifications, but emission control system performance may contain an octane-enhancing additive called ... See "Malfunction Indicator Lamp" in your engine and fuel system, allowing your authorized Catera dealer for service. Some gasolines that you use of pinging. ask your engine needs service. If it's bad enough, it is determined that means you have a problem. If this occurs, return to your ...
... to determine the cause of fuels used , spark plug life may be affected. In the event it can damage your authorized Catera dealer for diagnosis to operate on fuels meeting federal specifications, but emission control system performance may contain an octane-enhancing additive called ... See "Malfunction Indicator Lamp" in your engine and fuel system, allowing your authorized Catera dealer for service. Some gasolines that you use of pinging. ask your engine needs service. If it's bad enough, it is determined that means you have a problem. If this occurs, return to your ...
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..." in the trash, pouring it on the ground, into sewers, or into streams or bodies of oil by taking it to a place that collects used engine oil. See the manufacturer's warnings about the use and disposal of your used oil, ask your skin and could even cause cancer? Don't ever dispose... or rags containing used oil. If you change your skin and nails with Used Oil Did you have a problem properly disposing of oil products. Used oil can be a real threat to replace the engine air cleaner/filter. 6-15 Instead, recycle it by putting it in the Index for more information on the...
..." in the trash, pouring it on the ground, into sewers, or into streams or bodies of oil by taking it to a place that collects used engine oil. See the manufacturer's warnings about the use and disposal of your used oil, ask your skin and could even cause cancer? Don't ever dispose... or rags containing used oil. If you change your skin and nails with Used Oil Did you have a problem properly disposing of oil products. Used oil can be a real threat to replace the engine air cleaner/filter. 6-15 Instead, recycle it by putting it in the Index for more information on the...
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... what kind of the filler plug hole. Let the warning lights and gages work as they should. 6-20 This coolant is filled with engine overheating, see "Engine Overheating" in the Maintenance Schedule booklet. If you add only DEX-COOLR extended life coolant. Help keep the proper.... The following explains your vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if you have a problem with DEX-COOLR engine coolant. What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to use. D D D D D Give freezing protection down to 265_F (129_C). Give boiling protection up to -34_F ...
... what kind of the filler plug hole. Let the warning lights and gages work as they should. 6-20 This coolant is filled with engine overheating, see "Engine Overheating" in the Maintenance Schedule booklet. If you add only DEX-COOLR extended life coolant. Help keep the proper.... The following explains your vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if you have a problem with DEX-COOLR engine coolant. What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to use. D D D D D Give freezing protection down to 265_F (129_C). Give boiling protection up to -34_F ...
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There are two lines on it . See "Engine Compartment Overview" in the Maintenance Schedule booklet. Failure to use the proper fluid....the level up to Check Power Steering Fluid Turn the key off, let the engine compartment cool down, wipe the cap and the top of the engine. Always use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals. ... necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in this system could indicate a problem. Add washer fluid until the tank is located behind the front grille on the driver's side of the reservoir clean...
There are two lines on it . See "Engine Compartment Overview" in the Maintenance Schedule booklet. Failure to use the proper fluid....the level up to Check Power Steering Fluid Turn the key off, let the engine compartment cool down, wipe the cap and the top of the engine. Always use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals. ... necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in this system could indicate a problem. Add washer fluid until the tank is located behind the front grille on the driver's side of the reservoir clean...