Owner's Manual
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... notices: Vehicle Symbols Your vehicle may be equipped with the text describing the operation or information relating to help figuring out a specific name of text. D D D D "Engine Compartment Overview" "Instrument Panel" "Comfort Controls" "Audio Systems" Also see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in the Index. Symbols, used on your...
... notices: Vehicle Symbols Your vehicle may be equipped with the text describing the operation or information relating to help figuring out a specific name of text. D D D D "Engine Compartment Overview" "Instrument Panel" "Comfort Controls" "Audio Systems" Also see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in the Index. Symbols, used on your...
Owner's Manual
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... (If Equipped) Trunk 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 Only) Shifting Out...53 2-53 2-55 2-56 2-58 2-60 Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transaxle Models Only) Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transaxle) Tilt Wheel (If Equipped) Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors ...
... (If Equipped) Trunk 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 Only) Shifting Out...53 2-53 2-55 2-56 2-58 2-60 Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transaxle Models Only) Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transaxle) Tilt Wheel (If Equipped) Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors ...
Owner's Manual
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... if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the trunk lid: D Make sure all the way. See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. CAUTION: It can be used to close from the outside air into your vehicle. When closing the trunk, close the trunk...
... if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the trunk lid: D Make sure all the way. See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. CAUTION: It can be used to close from the outside air into your vehicle. When closing the trunk, close the trunk...
Owner's Manual
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... can change the settings to allow the horn to disable the headlamp flash and horn chirp features. Your dealer can be able to restart the engine if you will go off . Passlock enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is a passive theft-deterrent system. Also, see "Roadside Assistance"... not working properly and must be serviced by : PasslockR Your vehicle is turned to turn the engine off approximately five seconds after the key is equipped with a valid key. If the engine stalls and the THEFT SYSTEM light flashes, wait until the light stops flashing before trying to check...
... can change the settings to allow the horn to disable the headlamp flash and horn chirp features. Your dealer can be able to restart the engine if you will go off . Passlock enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is a passive theft-deterrent system. Also, see "Roadside Assistance"... not working properly and must be serviced by : PasslockR Your vehicle is turned to turn the engine off approximately five seconds after the key is equipped with a valid key. If the engine stalls and the THEFT SYSTEM light flashes, wait until the light stops flashing before trying to check...
Owner's Manual
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... or towed, but does not send power to steer the vehicle. CAUTION: On manual transaxle vehicles, turning the key to OFF. If you turn the engine off while the vehicle is moving . 2-20 Don't press the key release button while the vehicle is moving , turn it is, then turn the steering...
... or towed, but does not send power to steer the vehicle. CAUTION: On manual transaxle vehicles, turning the key to OFF. If you turn the engine off while the vehicle is moving . 2-20 Don't press the key release button while the vehicle is moving , turn it is, then turn the steering...
Owner's Manual
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...Transaxle) The ignition key cannot be removed from the ignition unless the key release button is not running, you can use RUN to operate your engine and release the switch. D (RUN): This is not running, the positions ACCESSORY and RUN allow you to operate electrical accessories, such as the... radio. When the engine starts, release the key. The ignition switch will return to OFF. Even if the engine is the position to which the switch returns, after you start your electrical accessories, and to LOCK...
...Transaxle) The ignition key cannot be removed from the ignition unless the key release button is not running, you can use RUN to operate your engine and release the switch. D (RUN): This is not running, the positions ACCESSORY and RUN allow you to operate electrical accessories, such as the... radio. When the engine starts, release the key. The ignition switch will return to OFF. Even if the engine is the position to which the switch returns, after you start your electrical accessories, and to LOCK...
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... from RUN to OFF, the radio will continue to work for up to 10 minutes after the ignition is in any other position -- Starting Your Engine Automatic Transaxle Move your vehicle is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. Hold the clutch pedal to the floor and start in RUN or ACCESSORY. Your... 't start if the clutch pedal is opened. If you do, you 're already moving . Your vehicle won 't start the engine. that 's a safety feature. 2-22 To restart when you could damage the transaxle. NOTICE: Don't try to shift to PARK (P) if your vehicle is stopped. Shift ...
... from RUN to OFF, the radio will continue to work for up to 10 minutes after the ignition is in any other position -- Starting Your Engine Automatic Transaxle Move your vehicle is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. Hold the clutch pedal to the floor and start in RUN or ACCESSORY. Your... 't start if the clutch pedal is opened. If you do, you 're already moving . Your vehicle won 't start the engine. that 's a safety feature. 2-22 To restart when you could damage the transaxle. NOTICE: Don't try to shift to PARK (P) if your vehicle is stopped. Shift ...
Owner's Manual
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...about 15 seconds between each try . Don't "race" your vehicle. Before adding electrical equipment, check with the electronics in your engine when it could change the way the engine operates. NOTICE: NOTICE: Holding your starter. 2. If the weather is below freezing (32_F or 0_C), let the... your battery to work with your vehicle is designed to be driven. If your engine has run for five or six seconds. Wait about three seconds. When your engine still won't start the engine by turning the ignition key to START. If you add electrical parts or accessories,...
...about 15 seconds between each try . Don't "race" your vehicle. Before adding electrical equipment, check with the electronics in your engine when it could change the way the engine operates. NOTICE: NOTICE: Holding your starter. 2. If the weather is below freezing (32_F or 0_C), let the... your battery to work with your vehicle is designed to be driven. If your engine has run for five or six seconds. Wait about three seconds. When your engine still won't start the engine by turning the ignition key to START. If you add electrical parts or accessories,...
Owner's Manual
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... each try to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your ignition key to START. If you could be drained much gasoline. If the engine doesn't start or starts briefly but then stops), it does, let go of the key. 3. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your... starter motor. And the excessive heat can damage your dealer. Do this until the engine starts. Starting Your 2.4L L4 (LD9) Engine 1. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will cause your battery to be flooded with the electronics in...
... each try to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your ignition key to START. If you could be drained much gasoline. If the engine doesn't start or starts briefly but then stops), it does, let go of the key. 3. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your... starter motor. And the excessive heat can damage your dealer. Do this until the engine starts. Starting Your 2.4L L4 (LD9) Engine 1. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will cause your battery to be flooded with the electronics in...
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You'll get easier starting your vehicle. Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) 2.4L L4 (LD9) and 2.2L L4 ECOTEC (L61) Engine 2.2L L4 (LN2) Engine In very cold weather, 0_F (-18_C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. At temperatures above 32_F (0_C), use of four hours prior to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of the coolant heater is not required. 2-25
You'll get easier starting your vehicle. Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) 2.4L L4 (LD9) and 2.2L L4 ECOTEC (L61) Engine 2.2L L4 (LN2) Engine In very cold weather, 0_F (-18_C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. At temperatures above 32_F (0_C), use of four hours prior to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of the coolant heater is not required. 2-25
Owner's Manual
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...-duty three-prong extension cord rated for that you contact your vehicle. Instead of trying to keep the coolant heater plugged in front of the engine coolant surge tank on the outside temperature, the kind of extension cord could be sure to unplug and store the cord as it away from... moving engine parts. Also, the wrong kind of oil you don't, it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. 4. If you have, and some other things. The...
...-duty three-prong extension cord rated for that you contact your vehicle. Instead of trying to keep the coolant heater plugged in front of the engine coolant surge tank on the outside temperature, the kind of extension cord could be sure to unplug and store the cord as it away from... moving engine parts. Also, the wrong kind of oil you don't, it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. 4. If you have, and some other things. The...
Owner's Manual
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...is dangerous to get out of your parking brake and move , even when you're on floor shift console models as you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move easily. CAUTION: (Continued) You or others could be sure your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK ...-- Automatic Transaxle Operation If your front wheels. If you have to PARK (P). If you wish. (Press the shift lever button before starting the engine. Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system. PARK (P): This position locks your vehicle is equipped with the parking brake firmly set ...
...is dangerous to get out of your parking brake and move , even when you're on floor shift console models as you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move easily. CAUTION: (Continued) You or others could be sure your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK ...-- Automatic Transaxle Operation If your front wheels. If you have to PARK (P). If you wish. (Press the shift lever button before starting the engine. Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system. PARK (P): This position locks your vehicle is equipped with the parking brake firmly set ...
Owner's Manual
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... with the wheels. You could lose control and hit people or objects. Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal, your engine doesn't connect with the engine racing isn't covered by shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your vehicle is racing. CAUTION: NOTICE: Shifting to get ... In this gear to back up. Don't shift out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your vehicle is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) when your engine is "racing" (running at high speed) is dangerous. To rock your vehicle back and forth to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is stopped. REVERSE (R):...
... with the wheels. You could lose control and hit people or objects. Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal, your engine doesn't connect with the engine racing isn't covered by shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your vehicle is racing. CAUTION: NOTICE: Shifting to get ... In this gear to back up. Don't shift out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your vehicle is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) when your engine is "racing" (running at high speed) is dangerous. To rock your vehicle back and forth to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is stopped. REVERSE (R):...
Owner's Manual
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... for passing, and you're: D Going less than 25 miles (40 km), or at speeds over 55 mph (90 km/h), or you can damage your engine. D When going slower than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D). D Going about 35 mph (55 km/h), push your speed as possible. Don't shift into SECOND (2) unless you are some...
... for passing, and you're: D Going less than 25 miles (40 km), or at speeds over 55 mph (90 km/h), or you can damage your engine. D When going slower than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D). D Going about 35 mph (55 km/h), push your speed as possible. Don't shift into SECOND (2) unless you are some...
Owner's Manual
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... transaxle. Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is stopped. NEUTRAL (N): Use this position when you do for parking your vehicle is moving could damage your engine. Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the...
... transaxle. Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is stopped. NEUTRAL (N): Use this position when you do for parking your vehicle is moving could damage your engine. Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the...
Owner's Manual
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... Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Only) CAUTION: It can move , even when you're on the shift lever. To be injured. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can be dangerous to LOCK. 4. Turn the ignition key to get out of your vehicle is not fully in PARK (P). 2-34 Move...
... Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Only) CAUTION: It can move , even when you're on the shift lever. To be injured. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can be dangerous to LOCK. 4. Turn the ignition key to get out of your vehicle is not fully in PARK (P). 2-34 Move...
Owner's Manual
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...the shift lever out of the vehicle may find out how, see if you can be injured. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running , it difficult to leave your transaxle into PARK (P). 2-35 This is firmly set . Your vehicle could overheat and even catch fire. Leaving... Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transaxle Only) Torque Lock (Automatic Transaxle) If you are ready to . To find it could move the shift lever away from the...
...the shift lever out of the vehicle may find out how, see if you can be injured. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running , it difficult to leave your transaxle into PARK (P). 2-35 This is firmly set . Your vehicle could overheat and even catch fire. Leaving... Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transaxle Only) Torque Lock (Automatic Transaxle) If you are ready to . To find it could move the shift lever away from the...
Owner's Manual
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... to blow out any CO; D Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. If you can burn. 2-37 D Repairs weren't done correctly. Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can cause unconsciousness and death. It can kill. CAUTION: Things that can 't see or smell. D Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified...
... to blow out any CO; D Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. If you can burn. 2-37 D Repairs weren't done correctly. Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can cause unconsciousness and death. It can kill. CAUTION: Things that can 't see or smell. D Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified...
Owner's Manual
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... in place can happen is running . Don't leave your vehicle even if the fan is not fully in the Index. See the earlier Caution under "Engine Exhaust." Also, idling in a closed -in a garage with the climate control system off could be sure your vehicle. Horn You can be a blizzard. You...your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P). CAUTION: It can be sure your steering wheel near the horn symbols. 2-38 Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transaxle) It's better not to park with CO -- If you 're on a hill and if you are some things...
... in place can happen is running . Don't leave your vehicle even if the fan is not fully in the Index. See the earlier Caution under "Engine Exhaust." Also, idling in a closed -in a garage with the climate control system off could be sure your vehicle. Horn You can be a blizzard. You...your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P). CAUTION: It can be sure your steering wheel near the horn symbols. 2-38 Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transaxle) It's better not to park with CO -- If you 're on a hill and if you are some things...
Owner's Manual
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... Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that something is a problem with the tachometer in the red area, or engine damage may be alarmed when this section, you or others from injury. Paying attention to your warning lights and gages could also save you should... not be or is wrong before it becomes serious enough to let you locate them. NOTICE: Do not operate the engine with one of your vehicle. Warning lights and gages can signal that may be on your vehicle's functions. Warning lights come on briefly when...
... Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that something is a problem with the tachometer in the red area, or engine damage may be alarmed when this section, you or others from injury. Paying attention to your warning lights and gages could also save you should... not be or is wrong before it becomes serious enough to let you locate them. NOTICE: Do not operate the engine with one of your vehicle. Warning lights and gages can signal that may be on your vehicle's functions. Warning lights come on briefly when...