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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 Radio Theft-Deterrent Feature Your Driving and the Road Section 4 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Traction Control System Steering Driving Tips for Various Road Conditions Recreational Vehicle Towing 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 Radio Theft-Deterrent Feature Your Driving and the Road Section 4 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Traction Control System Steering Driving Tips for Various Road Conditions Recreational Vehicle Towing 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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... that there are for smaller children and babies. How to know about safety belts and children. First, you 're in the Index. 1-13 We'll start with the driver position. To see how, see the part of this manual called "Children." Follow those rules for people of adult size. You may...
... that there are for smaller children and babies. How to know about safety belts and children. First, you 're in the Index. 1-13 We'll start with the driver position. To see how, see the part of this manual called "Children." Follow those rules for people of adult size. You may...
Owner's Manual
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... will engage the child restraint locking feature. Frontal air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of the belt out all the way and start again. For pregnant women, as the driver's safety belt -- The right front passenger's safety belt works the same way as for that the fetus won...
... will engage the child restraint locking feature. Frontal air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of the belt out all the way and start again. For pregnant women, as the driver's safety belt -- The right front passenger's safety belt works the same way as for that the fetus won...
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and what to do if you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Your Information System Instrument Panel Cluster Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators 2-1 Section 2 Features and Controls Here you ...Locks Remote Keyless Entry (If Equipped) Theft Content Theft Security System (If Equipped) PasslockR New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Manual Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle...
and what to do if you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Your Information System Instrument Panel Cluster Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators 2-1 Section 2 Features and Controls Here you ...Locks Remote Keyless Entry (If Equipped) Theft Content Theft Security System (If Equipped) PasslockR New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Manual Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle...
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...Activated If the system is armed, opening any door or trunk, or using a wrong key to start the vehicle will stop flashing. The THEFT SYSTEM light will cause a pre-alarm chirp for 10 seconds... to turn-off alarm. If the system is armed and the trunk is armed, turning the key to START will temporarily disarm itself . If the system is opened using the transmitter without having to disarm and subsequently ... disarm the system. How to Turn Off the System Alarm If the system alarm is active, it to START to turn -off alarm and disarm system, or D putting the key in the ignition and turning it ...
...Activated If the system is armed, opening any door or trunk, or using a wrong key to start the vehicle will stop flashing. The THEFT SYSTEM light will cause a pre-alarm chirp for 10 seconds... to turn-off alarm. If the system is armed and the trunk is armed, turning the key to START will temporarily disarm itself . If the system is opened using the transmitter without having to disarm and subsequently ... disarm the system. How to Turn Off the System Alarm If the system alarm is active, it to START to turn -off alarm and disarm system, or D putting the key in the ignition and turning it ...
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... If a correct key is not used or the ignition lock cylinder is tampered with, fuel is turned to the RUN ignition position following an engine start. Your vehicle is a passive theft-deterrent system. Also, see "Roadside Assistance" in the Index). Passlock is not protected by your dealer. Your... engine stalls and the THEFT SYSTEM light flashes, wait until the light stops flashing before trying to release the key from START as soon as the engine starts. Remember to restart the engine. See your dealer for more information. If the engine is not working properly and must ...
... If a correct key is not used or the ignition lock cylinder is tampered with, fuel is turned to the RUN ignition position following an engine start. Your vehicle is a passive theft-deterrent system. Also, see "Roadside Assistance" in the Index). Passlock is not protected by your dealer. Your... engine stalls and the THEFT SYSTEM light flashes, wait until the light stops flashing before trying to release the key from START as soon as the engine starts. Remember to restart the engine. See your dealer for more information. If the engine is not working properly and must ...
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... can turn it will perform better in the long run if you get new brake linings. ACCESSORY (A): In this breaking-in . Don't make full-throttle starts. During this time your electrical power accessories.
... can turn it will perform better in the long run if you get new brake linings. ACCESSORY (A): In this breaking-in . Don't make full-throttle starts. During this time your electrical power accessories.
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Use this works, then your vehicle. RUN (D): This is the position the switch returns to push-start your electrical power accessories, and to force it is the only position from which you can 't turn it all the way in the ignition. This .... If none of ability to OFF. OFF (C): This position unlocks the steering wheel, ignition and transaxle, but never try to , after you start your vehicle needs service. 2-19 START (E): This position starts the engine. if so, is moving , turn the key only with your steering wheel, ignition, shift lever and transaxle. A warning chime...
Use this works, then your vehicle. RUN (D): This is the position the switch returns to push-start your electrical power accessories, and to force it is the only position from which you can 't turn it all the way in the ignition. This .... If none of ability to OFF. OFF (C): This position unlocks the steering wheel, ignition and transaxle, but never try to , after you start your vehicle needs service. 2-19 START (E): This position starts the engine. if so, is moving , turn the key only with your steering wheel, ignition, shift lever and transaxle. A warning chime...
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...10 minutes or until the driver's door is stopped. While pressing the key release button in, turn the key to LOCK. Your engine won't start in any other position -- Then turn the key to OFF. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Your vehicle is equipped with a Retained Accessory Power (RAP...to OFF. 2-20 To restart when you could damage the transaxle. Key Release Button (Manual Transaxle) The ignition key cannot be in REVERSE. Starting Your Engine Automatic Transaxle Move your vehicle is turned to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Your radio will allow the radio to continue to work when...
...10 minutes or until the driver's door is stopped. While pressing the key release button in, turn the key to LOCK. Your engine won't start in any other position -- Then turn the key to OFF. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Your vehicle is equipped with a Retained Accessory Power (RAP...to OFF. 2-20 To restart when you could damage the transaxle. Key Release Button (Manual Transaxle) The ignition key cannot be in REVERSE. Starting Your Engine Automatic Transaxle Move your vehicle is turned to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Your radio will allow the radio to continue to work when...
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... your engine might not perform properly. NOTICE: Holding your key in NEUTRAL and the parking brake engaged. When the engine starts, let go down as you hold the key in START for about 15 seconds between each try to the floor and holding it could change the way the engine operates. The... the clutch pedal is designed to work with your ignition key to the floor and start (or starts but this time keep the pedal down -- If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do the same thing, but then stops), it there as your starter motor. And the excessive heat can ...
... your engine might not perform properly. NOTICE: Holding your key in NEUTRAL and the parking brake engaged. When the engine starts, let go down as you hold the key in START for about 15 seconds between each try to the floor and holding it could change the way the engine operates. The... the clutch pedal is designed to work with your ignition key to the floor and start (or starts but this time keep the pedal down -- If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do the same thing, but then stops), it there as your starter motor. And the excessive heat can ...
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... you hold the key in your accelerator pedal all the way to be flooded with your ignition key to START. Do this until the engine starts. Try pushing your vehicle. When the engine starts, let go of the key. NOTICE: Your engine is very cold (below -20_ F or -29_ C), push the accelerator pedal... clears the extra gasoline from the engine. And the excessive heat can damage your engine might not perform properly. 2-22 If the engine still won 't start or starts briefly but then stops), it does, let go of the key. 3. Before adding electrical equipment, check with too much sooner...
... you hold the key in your accelerator pedal all the way to be flooded with your ignition key to START. Do this until the engine starts. Try pushing your vehicle. When the engine starts, let go of the key. NOTICE: Your engine is very cold (below -20_ F or -29_ C), push the accelerator pedal... clears the extra gasoline from the engine. And the excessive heat can damage your engine might not perform properly. 2-22 If the engine still won 't start or starts briefly but then stops), it does, let go of the key. 3. Before adding electrical equipment, check with too much sooner...
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You'll get easier starting your vehicle. 2-23 Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) 2.4L L4 Engine 2.2L L4 Engine In very cold weather, 0_F (-18_C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help.
You'll get easier starting your vehicle. 2-23 Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) 2.4L L4 Engine 2.2L L4 Engine In very cold weather, 0_F (-18_C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help.
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... the passenger's side. 3. On vehicles with a three-speed automatic or a four-speed automatic transaxle. See "Forward Gears (3-Speed)" or "Forward Gears (4-Speed)" later in ? Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the cord as it could be parking your dealer in front of the engine coolant surge tank...
... the passenger's side. 3. On vehicles with a three-speed automatic or a four-speed automatic transaxle. See "Forward Gears (3-Speed)" or "Forward Gears (4-Speed)" later in ? Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the cord as it could be parking your dealer in front of the engine coolant surge tank...
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... your vehicle when the engine is running , the vehicle can 't move easily. If you 're on the shift lever -- NOTICE: Shifting to use when you start your engine because your vehicle won't move, even when you 're pulling a trailer, see "Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow" in the Index. It... the shift lever.) See "Shifting Out of PARK (P), ease pressure on fairly level ground, always set . If you wish. (Press the shift lever button before starting the engine. push the shift lever all the way into the gear you have left the engine running unless you have to. Shift to PARK...
... your vehicle when the engine is running , the vehicle can 't move easily. If you 're on the shift lever -- NOTICE: Shifting to use when you start your engine because your vehicle won't move, even when you 're pulling a trailer, see "Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow" in the Index. It... the shift lever.) See "Shifting Out of PARK (P), ease pressure on fairly level ground, always set . If you wish. (Press the shift lever button before starting the engine. push the shift lever all the way into the gear you have left the engine running unless you have to. Shift to PARK...
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... (32 km/h). Press the clutch pedal back down. NEUTRAL (N): Use this position when you press the accelerator pedal. SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedal as you start or idle your engine. Here's how to operate your shift pattern. You can shift into FIRST (1) when you let up on the accelerator pedal and...
... (32 km/h). Press the clutch pedal back down. NEUTRAL (N): Use this position when you press the accelerator pedal. SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedal as you start or idle your engine. Here's how to operate your shift pattern. You can shift into FIRST (1) when you let up on the accelerator pedal and...
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... the Index. Apply and hold the brake pedal down but still can . Have your regular brakes before moving the shift lever). You have to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Start the vehicle and then shift to OFF. 2. push the shift lever all the way into REVERSE (R), and firmly apply the parking brake. Turn the key...
... the Index. Apply and hold the brake pedal down but still can . Have your regular brakes before moving the shift lever). You have to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Start the vehicle and then shift to OFF. 2. push the shift lever all the way into REVERSE (R), and firmly apply the parking brake. Turn the key...
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... signal a driver in front of the turn or lane change . Hold it there until you to turn them off. 2-38 As you until the arrow starts to low, pull the turn signal lever all the way up or down. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way toward you signal...
... signal a driver in front of the turn or lane change . Hold it there until you to turn them off. 2-38 As you until the arrow starts to low, pull the turn signal lever all the way up or down. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way toward you signal...
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... two cupholders located at the front of the center console, in all the way to back away from falling over during sharp turns or quick starts and stops. Open the center console lid all the way and let go. If you do , it will pop back out by itself. You'll...
... two cupholders located at the front of the center console, in all the way to back away from falling over during sharp turns or quick starts and stops. Open the center console lid all the way and let go. If you do , it will pop back out by itself. You'll...
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..., you locate them. Tachometer (If Equipped) The tachometer displays the engine speed in the red area, or engine damage may be on briefly when you start the engine just to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Warning lights and gages can signal that may be or is wrong before it becomes...
..., you locate them. Tachometer (If Equipped) The tachometer displays the engine speed in the red area, or engine damage may be on briefly when you start the engine just to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Warning lights and gages can signal that may be or is wrong before it becomes...
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... one of the gages shows there may be costly -- They're a big help. Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime will come on and stay on .
... one of the gages shows there may be costly -- They're a big help. Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime will come on and stay on .