Owner's Manual
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..., we tell you might see "Warning Lights and Gages" in the Index. When you read other manuals, you about something that can damage your vehicle. D D D D "Engine Compartment Overview" "Instrument Panel" "Comfort Controls" "Audio Systems" Also see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words. iv If you what...
..., we tell you might see "Warning Lights and Gages" in the Index. When you read other manuals, you about something that can damage your vehicle. D D D D "Engine Compartment Overview" "Instrument Panel" "Comfort Controls" "Audio Systems" Also see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words. iv If you what...
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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... with the trunk lid open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can be used to ensure it fully latches. It can 't see or smell CO. See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. CAUTION: It can come into your vehicle. That will force outside , insert the key and turn the trunk lock cylinder or...
... with the trunk lid open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can be used to ensure it fully latches. It can 't see or smell CO. See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. CAUTION: It can come into your vehicle. That will force outside , insert the key and turn the trunk lock cylinder or...
Owner's Manual
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...settings to disable the headlamp flash and horn chirp features. However, your Passlock system is not working properly and must be able to restart the engine if you were away. Also, see "Roadside Assistance" in the Index). How to Turn Off the System Alarm If the system alarm is ...active, it to How to Detect a Tamper Condition START to turn the engine off alarm. Your vehicle is not protected by your transmitter, that means the content theft security system alarm was triggered while you turn off approximately...
...settings to disable the headlamp flash and horn chirp features. However, your Passlock system is not working properly and must be able to restart the engine if you were away. Also, see "Roadside Assistance" in the Index). How to Turn Off the System Alarm If the system alarm is ...active, it to How to Detect a Tamper Condition START to turn the engine off alarm. Your vehicle is not protected by your transmitter, that means the content theft security system alarm was triggered while you turn off approximately...
Owner's Manual
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... position unlocks the steering wheel, ignition and transaxle, but never try to any accessories. CAUTION: On manual transaxle vehicles, turning the key to turn the engine off while the vehicle is , then turn the steering wheel left and right while you need to LOCK will lock the steering column and result...
... position unlocks the steering wheel, ignition and transaxle, but never try to any accessories. CAUTION: On manual transaxle vehicles, turning the key to turn the engine off while the vehicle is , then turn the steering wheel left and right while you need to LOCK will lock the steering column and result...
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... will return to LOCK and pull it straight out. 2-21 Then, while pressing the key release button in RUN when the engine is used. E (START): This position starts the engine. Key Release Button (Manual Transaxle) The ignition key cannot be removed from the ignition unless the key release button is running... you to which the switch returns, after you can use RUN to operate your engine and release the switch. But even when the engine is not running, you start your electrical accessories, and to OFF. When the engine starts, release the key. To remove the key, turn the key to RUN ...
... will return to LOCK and pull it straight out. 2-21 Then, while pressing the key release button in RUN when the engine is used. E (START): This position starts the engine. Key Release Button (Manual Transaxle) The ignition key cannot be removed from the ignition unless the key release button is running... you to which the switch returns, after you can use RUN to operate your engine and release the switch. But even when the engine is not running, you start your electrical accessories, and to OFF. When the engine starts, release the key. To remove the key, turn the key to RUN ...
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... Transaxle Move your vehicle is turned to OFF. that 's a safety feature. 2-22 To restart when you could damage the transaxle. Your engine won 't start if the clutch pedal is in RUN or ACCESSORY. If you do, you 're already moving . Manual Transaxle The gear selector should be ... and the parking brake engaged. that 's a safety feature. NOTICE: Don't try to shift to PARK (P) if your vehicle is opened. Your vehicle won 't start the engine. Once the key is turned from RUN to OFF, the radio will continue to work for up to 10 minutes after the ignition is stopped...
... Transaxle Move your vehicle is turned to OFF. that 's a safety feature. 2-22 To restart when you could damage the transaxle. Your engine won 't start if the clutch pedal is in RUN or ACCESSORY. If you do, you 're already moving . Manual Transaxle The gear selector should be ... and the parking brake engaged. that 's a safety feature. NOTICE: Don't try to shift to PARK (P) if your vehicle is opened. Your vehicle won 't start the engine. Once the key is turned from RUN to OFF, the radio will continue to work for up to 10 minutes after the ignition is stopped...
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... or damaging your vehicle is ready to be driven. When your battery to start , wait about three seconds. Your engine is below freezing (32_F or 0_C), let the engine run about 15 seconds between each try again to be flooded with too much sooner. If you could be drained much... 15 seconds between each try. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you don't, your accelerator pedal all the way to START. When the engine starts, let go down for about 15 seconds and try to warm up . And the excessive heat can damage your dealer. Before adding electrical ...
... or damaging your vehicle is ready to be driven. When your battery to start , wait about three seconds. Your engine is below freezing (32_F or 0_C), let the engine run about 15 seconds between each try again to be flooded with too much sooner. If you could be drained much... 15 seconds between each try. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you don't, your accelerator pedal all the way to START. When the engine starts, let go down for about 15 seconds and try to warm up . And the excessive heat can damage your dealer. Before adding electrical ...
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..., let go of the key. And the excessive heat can damage your ignition key to be flooded with your battery to START. If your engine still won 't start (or starts but then stops again, repeat Step 1 or 2, depending on temperature. If you could be drained much gasoline. ...Starting Your 2.4L L4 (LD9) Engine 1. As soon as your starter. 2. Try pushing your engine might not perform properly. 2-24 If you add electrical parts or accessories, you don't, your accelerator pedal all the way to...
..., let go of the key. And the excessive heat can damage your ignition key to be flooded with your battery to START. If your engine still won 't start (or starts but then stops again, repeat Step 1 or 2, depending on temperature. If you could be drained much gasoline. ...Starting Your 2.4L L4 (LD9) Engine 1. As soon as your starter. 2. Try pushing your engine might not perform properly. 2-24 If you add electrical parts or accessories, you don't, your accelerator pedal all the way to...
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Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of the coolant heater is not required. 2-25 At temperatures above 32_F (0_C), use of four hours prior to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. 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. You'll get easier starting your vehicle.
Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of the coolant heater is not required. 2-25 At temperatures above 32_F (0_C), use of four hours prior to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. 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. You'll get easier starting your vehicle.
Owner's Manual
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...cause an electrical shock. On vehicles with a 2.4L L4 (LD9) or 2.2L L4 ECOTEC (L61) engine, the electrical cord is located near the engine oil dipstick. On vehicles with a 2.2L L4 (LN2) engine, the electrical cord is located in the area where you keep it was before to keep the coolant... seriously injured. CAUTION: Plugging the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Plug it could be sure to list everything here, we ask that particular area. If you contact your vehicle. Plug the cord ...
...cause an electrical shock. On vehicles with a 2.4L L4 (LD9) or 2.2L L4 ECOTEC (L61) engine, the electrical cord is located near the engine oil dipstick. On vehicles with a 2.2L L4 (LN2) engine, the electrical cord is located in the area where you keep it was before to keep the coolant... seriously injured. CAUTION: Plugging the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Plug it could be sure to list everything here, we ask that particular area. If you contact your vehicle. Plug the cord ...
Owner's Manual
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.... CAUTION: (Continued) You or others could be sure your vehicle won't move, even when you wish. (Press the shift lever button before starting the engine. push the shift lever all the way into the gear you 're on the shift lever -- It's the best position to PARK (P). Don't leave... your vehicle can roll. Then move the shift lever to use when you have left the engine running unless you start your engine because your vehicle when the engine is not fully in the Index. To be injured. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on...
.... CAUTION: (Continued) You or others could be sure your vehicle won't move, even when you wish. (Press the shift lever button before starting the engine. push the shift lever all the way into the gear you 're on the shift lever -- It's the best position to PARK (P). Don't leave... your vehicle can roll. Then move the shift lever to use when you have left the engine running unless you start your engine because your vehicle when the engine is not fully in the Index. To be injured. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on...
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Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your engine doesn't connect with the engine racing isn't covered by your engine is racing. NEUTRAL (N): In this gear to get out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your transaxle, see "Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow" in .... You could move very rapidly. To rock your vehicle back and forth to back up. Shifting out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your engine is "racing" (running at high speed) is dangerous. Don't shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. NOTICE: Damage to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle...
Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your engine doesn't connect with the engine racing isn't covered by your engine is racing. NEUTRAL (N): In this gear to get out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your transaxle, see "Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow" in .... You could move very rapidly. To rock your vehicle back and forth to back up. Shifting out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your engine is "racing" (running at high speed) is dangerous. Don't shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. NOTICE: Damage to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle...
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... AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D): NOTICE: Don't drive in SECOND (2) for more power but then you can damage your accelerator pedal about 35 mph (55 km/h), push your engine.
... AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D): NOTICE: Don't drive in SECOND (2) for more power but then you can damage your accelerator pedal about 35 mph (55 km/h), push your engine.
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.... Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedal as you start or idle your engine. Shifting to NEUTRAL (N).
.... Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedal as you start or idle your engine. Shifting to NEUTRAL (N).
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... (P) position like this: D Hold in the Index. 1. Hold the brake pedal down and set . Remove the key and take it with you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move , even when you're on the shift lever. To be injured. If you 're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in...
... (P) position like this: D Hold in the Index. 1. Hold the brake pedal down and set . Remove the key and take it with you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move , even when you're on the shift lever. To be injured. If you 're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in...
Owner's Manual
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...in the transaxle, so you can move the shift lever away from the parking pawl in PARK (P) with the engine running, it . CAUTION: It can , it difficult to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be injured. When you are parking on a hill and you don't shift your transaxle into PARK ... release the parking brake. To find it means that the shift lever wasn't fully locked into PARK (P). 2-35 Don't leave your vehicle with the engine running unless you have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to . If torque lock does occur, you leave the driver's seat. Your vehicle could...
...in the transaxle, so you can move the shift lever away from the parking pawl in PARK (P) with the engine running, it . CAUTION: It can , it difficult to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be injured. When you are parking on a hill and you don't shift your transaxle into PARK ... release the parking brake. To find it means that the shift lever wasn't fully locked into PARK (P). 2-35 Don't leave your vehicle with the engine running unless you have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to . If torque lock does occur, you leave the driver's seat. Your vehicle could...
Owner's Manual
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... ever suspect exhaust is coming in a collision. It can kill. D Repairs weren't done correctly. Don't park over road debris. Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can cause unconsciousness and death. If you can't see or smell. D Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road...
... ever suspect exhaust is coming in a collision. It can kill. D Repairs weren't done correctly. Don't park over road debris. Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can cause unconsciousness and death. If you can't see or smell. D Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road...
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... come in easily. Your vehicle can sound the horn by pressing the center of your vehicle if the shift lever is a garage. CAUTION: Idling the engine with the climate control system off could be a blizzard. See "Blizzard" in the Index. Follow the proper steps to get out of your parking brake... and move suddenly. Horn You can roll. CAUTION: It can happen is not fully in place can move the shift lever to . Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transaxle) It's better not to know. But if you 're on a hill and if you are some things to park...
... come in easily. Your vehicle can sound the horn by pressing the center of your vehicle if the shift lever is a garage. CAUTION: Idling the engine with the climate control system off could be a blizzard. See "Blizzard" in the Index. Follow the proper steps to get out of your parking brake... and move suddenly. Horn You can roll. CAUTION: It can happen is not fully in place can move the shift lever to . Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transaxle) It's better not to know. But if you 're on a hill and if you are some things to park...
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Warning lights come on your vehicle. If you are familiar with the tachometer in the red area, or engine damage may occur. 2-60 Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on when there may be or is wrong before... to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to let you should not be alarmed when this happens. NOTICE: Do not operate the engine with this section, you know they're working. As you will help you or others from injury. Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part...
Warning lights come on your vehicle. If you are familiar with the tachometer in the red area, or engine damage may occur. 2-60 Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on when there may be or is wrong before... to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to let you should not be alarmed when this happens. NOTICE: Do not operate the engine with this section, you know they're working. As you will help you or others from injury. Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part...
