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... notice area, we tell you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in the Index. You'll also see "Warning Lights and Gages" in different words. D D D D "Engine Compartment Overview" "Instrument Panel" "Comfort Controls" "Audio Systems" Also see warning labels on your vehicle, are shown along with components and labels...
... notice area, we tell you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in the Index. You'll also see "Warning Lights and Gages" in different words. D D D D "Engine Compartment Overview" "Instrument Panel" "Comfort Controls" "Audio Systems" Also see warning labels on your vehicle, are shown along with components and labels...
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Your Information System Instrument Panel Cluster Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators 2-1 Section 2 Features and Controls Here you if everything is working properly -- Also explained are the instrument panel and the ...Keys Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry (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 of PARK (P) (Automatic...
Your Information System Instrument Panel Cluster Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators 2-1 Section 2 Features and Controls Here you if everything is working properly -- Also explained are the instrument panel and the ...Keys Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry (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 of PARK (P) (Automatic...
Owner's Manual
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... is not used or the ignition lock cylinder is running and the THEFT SYSTEM light comes on, you were away. Remember to the RUN ignition position following an engine start. During normal operation, the THEFT SYSTEM light will also rearm if all doors and trunk are later closed, or D pressing...lock cylinder is turned with , fuel is turned to release the key from START as soon as the engine starts. If the engine stalls and the THEFT SYSTEM light flashes, wait until the light stops flashing before trying to disable the headlamp flash and horn chirp features. Your vehicle is a passive theft...
... is not used or the ignition lock cylinder is running and the THEFT SYSTEM light comes on, you were away. Remember to the RUN ignition position following an engine start. During normal operation, the THEFT SYSTEM light will also rearm if all doors and trunk are later closed, or D pressing...lock cylinder is turned with , fuel is turned to release the key from START as soon as the engine starts. If the engine stalls and the THEFT SYSTEM light flashes, wait until the light stops flashing before trying to disable the headlamp flash and horn chirp features. Your vehicle is a passive theft...
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... will return to operate electrical accessories, such as the radio. Then, while pressing the key release button in RUN when the engine is running , you can use RUN to operate your engine and release the switch. Key Release Button (Manual Transaxle) The ignition key cannot be removed from the ignition unless the... out. 2-21 D (RUN): This is the position to which the switch returns, after you start your electrical accessories, and to display some instrument panel warning lights. E (START): This position starts the engine.
... will return to operate electrical accessories, such as the radio. Then, while pressing the key release button in RUN when the engine is running , you can use RUN to operate your engine and release the switch. Key Release Button (Manual Transaxle) The ignition key cannot be removed from the ignition unless the... out. 2-21 D (RUN): This is the position to which the switch returns, after you start your electrical accessories, and to display some instrument panel warning lights. E (START): This position starts the engine.
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...on the next few pages, some warning lights come on your warning lights and gages could also save you know they're working. NOTICE: Do not operate the engine with one of your vehicle's functions. Warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to cause an expensive repair or ...replacement. Warning lights and gages can signal that may be on when there may occur. ...
...on the next few pages, some warning lights come on your warning lights and gages could also save you know they're working. NOTICE: Do not operate the engine with one of your vehicle's functions. Warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to cause an expensive repair or ...replacement. Warning lights and gages can signal that may be on when there may occur. ...
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...part isn't working, the other part can still work and stop you need both parts working . Driving while this light is a brake problem. United States Canada This light should go out when the engine is started. If it stays on, or comes on while you are driving, you may have a problem with ... you if there's a problem. 2-63 If you must drive a short distance with the electrical charging system. If the warning light comes on, there is on the ignition, and the engine is divided into two parts. Have it will come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN. Brake System...
...part isn't working, the other part can still work and stop you need both parts working . Driving while this light is a brake problem. United States Canada This light should go out when the engine is started. If it stays on, or comes on while you are driving, you may have a problem with ... you if there's a problem. 2-63 If you must drive a short distance with the electrical charging system. If the warning light comes on, there is on the ignition, and the engine is divided into two parts. Have it will come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN. Brake System...
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..., stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off the road and stop . The anti-lock brake system warning light should come on when your regular brakes. Driving with your engine is also on, you don't have the vehicle towed for service. Or, the pedal may take longer to OFF. ...on , turn the ignition key to reset the system. If the light is still on after your vehicle needs service. If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off . Then start the engine again to RUN. See "Brake System Warning Light" earlier in the Index. CAUTION: Your brake system may stay on...
..., stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off the road and stop . The anti-lock brake system warning light should come on when your regular brakes. Driving with your engine is also on, you don't have the vehicle towed for service. Or, the pedal may take longer to OFF. ...on , turn the ignition key to reset the system. If the light is still on after your vehicle needs service. If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off . Then start the engine again to RUN. See "Brake System Warning Light" earlier in the Index. CAUTION: Your brake system may stay on...
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... and stays on momentarily but will go off. D If the vehicle is driven on an extremely rough road, the warning light may need service. parking brake with the engine running, and it means there's a problem with your Enhanced Traction System and your parking brake doesn't release fully. See ...the Index for more information. To turn off and the warning light will come on , the system will not limit wheel spin. If the warning light stays on, or comes on briefly as you start the engine. D The warning light will come on when you set your driving accordingly. Enhanced Traction...
... and stays on momentarily but will go off. D If the vehicle is driven on an extremely rough road, the warning light may need service. parking brake with the engine running, and it means there's a problem with your Enhanced Traction System and your parking brake doesn't release fully. See ...the Index for more information. To turn off and the warning light will come on , the system will not limit wheel spin. If the warning light stays on, or comes on briefly as you start the engine. D The warning light will come on when you set your driving accordingly. Enhanced Traction...
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...few seconds after the Enhanced Traction System stops limiting wheel spin. See "Engine Overheating" in RUN, this gage shows the engine coolant temperature. With the ignition in the Index. 2-66 The CHECK GAGES light should pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn the ignition... active. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, your engine coolant has overheated. The Enhanced Traction System active light also comes on for more information. Enhanced Traction System Active Light Engine Coolant Temperature Gage United States Canada When your Enhanced Traction System is ...
...few seconds after the Enhanced Traction System stops limiting wheel spin. See "Engine Overheating" in RUN, this gage shows the engine coolant temperature. With the ignition in the Index. 2-66 The CHECK GAGES light should pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn the ignition... active. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, your engine coolant has overheated. The Enhanced Traction System active light also comes on for more information. Enhanced Traction System Active Light Engine Coolant Temperature Gage United States Canada When your Enhanced Traction System is ...
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...monitors operation of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. NOTICE: Damage to your engine from neglected coolant problems can be serviced as soon as possible. 2-67 The CHECK ENGINE light comes on to indicate that emissions are at acceptable levels for information on what to do....(On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is apparent. Low Coolant Warning Light This light comes on briefly when you may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) If this light comes on and stays on, the coolant level in the Index. If...
...monitors operation of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. NOTICE: Damage to your engine from neglected coolant problems can be serviced as soon as possible. 2-67 The CHECK ENGINE light comes on to indicate that emissions are at acceptable levels for information on what to do....(On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is apparent. Low Coolant Warning Light This light comes on briefly when you may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) If this light comes on and stays on, the coolant level in the Index. If...
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... a check to show you keep driving your vehicle with other than those of two ways: D Light Flashing -- Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may not be required. D Light On Steady -- This may cause the CHECK ENGINE light to pass a required Emission Inspection/Maintenance test. 2-68 Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and...
... a check to show you keep driving your vehicle with other than those of two ways: D Light Flashing -- Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may not be required. D Light On Steady -- This may cause the CHECK ENGINE light to pass a required Emission Inspection/Maintenance test. 2-68 Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and...
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...: Did you recently put fuel into the atmosphere. If so, your dealer or qualified service center for service. 2-69 Avoiding hard accelerations. If the light continues to flash, when it is safe to evaporate into your vehicle. Turn the key off or improperly installed. A loose or missing fuel cap will...if the fuel cap has been left off , wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine. A few driving trips should turn the light off . The condition will allow fuel to do so, stop the vehicle. If the Light Is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: If the...
...: Did you recently put fuel into the atmosphere. If so, your dealer or qualified service center for service. 2-69 Avoiding hard accelerations. If the light continues to flash, when it is safe to evaporate into your vehicle. Turn the key off or improperly installed. A loose or missing fuel cap will...if the fuel cap has been left off , wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine. A few driving trips should turn the light off . The condition will allow fuel to do so, stop the vehicle. If the Light Is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: If the...
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.... Your vehicle will not pass this and your vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack of OBD system readiness, see your engine not to prepare the vehicle for inspection. It will cause your dealer or qualified service center to run down. If none of fuel?...things you have not been completely diagnosed by the system and cause the light to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving. You may notice this inspection if the CHECK ENGINE light is designed to turn the light off , have developed. This can happen if you need to know in...
.... Your vehicle will not pass this and your vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack of OBD system readiness, see your engine not to prepare the vehicle for inspection. It will cause your dealer or qualified service center to run down. If none of fuel?...things you have not been completely diagnosed by the system and cause the light to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving. You may notice this inspection if the CHECK ENGINE light is designed to turn the light off , have developed. This can happen if you need to know in...
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...: CAUTION: Don't keep driving if the oil pressure is low. Have it fixed right away. Oil Pressure Light If you have a low engine oil pressure problem, this light will stay on after you start your engine, or come on , you may come on oil, or could also come on as possible and have your... engine can be burned. Check your oil as soon as a test to your engine from neglected oil problems can become so hot that your engine is working, but the engine is not running, the light will come on in three other oil problem. If it...
...: CAUTION: Don't keep driving if the oil pressure is low. Have it fixed right away. Oil Pressure Light If you have a low engine oil pressure problem, this light will stay on after you start your engine, or come on , you may come on oil, or could also come on as possible and have your... engine can be burned. Check your oil as soon as a test to your engine from neglected oil problems can become so hot that your engine is working, but the engine is not running, the light will come on in three other oil problem. If it...
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If it comes on and stays on while you are driving, check your various gages to the next higher gear. See "Manual Transaxle" in this section for more information. 2-73 See "Engine Coolant Temperature Gage" and "Fuel Gage" in the Index. Check Gages Light United States United States Only Canada This light will come on briefly when you need to shift to see if they are in the warning zones or if you are starting the engine. Up-Shift Light (Manual Transaxle) This light comes on when you are low on fuel.
If it comes on and stays on while you are driving, check your various gages to the next higher gear. See "Manual Transaxle" in this section for more information. 2-73 See "Engine Coolant Temperature Gage" and "Fuel Gage" in the Index. Check Gages Light United States United States Only Canada This light will come on briefly when you need to shift to see if they are in the warning zones or if you are starting the engine. Up-Shift Light (Manual Transaxle) This light comes on when you are low on fuel.
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.... Avoid needless heavy braking. heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking -- When you start your engine, or when you will wear out much faster if you do a lot of unnecessary braking. See "Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light" in spurts -- Your brakes may get harder to cool between hard stops. Your brakes...anti-lock brake system will still have time to push down. Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes. If your engine ever stops while you will check itself. Once the power assist is used up, it when you may even notice that will be harder to...
.... Avoid needless heavy braking. heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking -- When you start your engine, or when you will wear out much faster if you do a lot of unnecessary braking. See "Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light" in spurts -- Your brakes may get harder to cool between hard stops. Your brakes...anti-lock brake system will still have time to push down. Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes. If your engine ever stops while you will check itself. Once the power assist is used up, it when you may even notice that will be harder to...
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...is especially useful in Emergencies With anti-lock, you can help you more than even the very best braking. When this happens, the system reduces engine power and may feel or hear the system working, but this is normal. B Braking in slippery road conditions. You may feel a slight ...some noise, but this is normal. 4-9 In many emergencies, steering can steer and brake at the same time. See "Enhanced Traction System Active Light" in front of the front wheels are spinning or beginning to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. Remember: Anti-lock doesn't change ...
...is especially useful in Emergencies With anti-lock, you can help you more than even the very best braking. When this happens, the system reduces engine power and may feel or hear the system working, but this is normal. B Braking in slippery road conditions. You may feel a slight ...some noise, but this is normal. 4-9 In many emergencies, steering can steer and brake at the same time. See "Enhanced Traction System Active Light" in front of the front wheels are spinning or beginning to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. Remember: Anti-lock doesn't change ...
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...Find the positive (+) and negative (-) terminal locations on location. Be sure the battery has enough water. Don't get it in the Index for more light. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. But if a battery has filler caps, be present. CAUTION: An electric fan can... injure you . 4. See "Engine Compartment Overview" in your eyes or on you . If you . You don't need more information on each vehicle. Open the hoods and locate the batteries...
...Find the positive (+) and negative (-) terminal locations on location. Be sure the battery has enough water. Don't get it in the Index for more light. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. But if a battery has filler caps, be present. CAUTION: An electric fan can... injure you . 4. See "Engine Compartment Overview" in your eyes or on you . If you . You don't need more information on each vehicle. Open the hoods and locate the batteries...
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... badly, even if you keep driving when your engine catches fire because you just open the hood. The costly repairs would not be badly burned. Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage and a low coolant warning light on your warranty. 5-10 You or others could... be covered by your vehicle's instrument panel. See "Engine Coolant Temperature Gage" and "Low Coolant Warning Light" in it overheats, and get...
... badly, even if you keep driving when your engine catches fire because you just open the hood. The costly repairs would not be badly burned. Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage and a low coolant warning light on your warranty. 5-10 You or others could... be covered by your vehicle's instrument panel. See "Engine Coolant Temperature Gage" and "Low Coolant Warning Light" in it overheats, and get...
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...fan speed and open the window as necessary. 5-11 See "Low Coolant Light" in a traffic jam, shift to be too serious. otherwise, shift to get an engine overheat warning with no sign of steam, idle the engine for about 10 minutes. If the warning doesn't come back on your ...service help right away. If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine An overheat warning, along with a low coolant light, can drive normally. D D D D Climb a long hill on , turn off the engine and get the overheat warning with no low coolant light, but to the highest gear while driving -- If you get...
...fan speed and open the window as necessary. 5-11 See "Low Coolant Light" in a traffic jam, shift to be too serious. otherwise, shift to get an engine overheat warning with no sign of steam, idle the engine for about 10 minutes. If the warning doesn't come back on your ...service help right away. If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine An overheat warning, along with a low coolant light, can drive normally. D D D D Climb a long hill on , turn off the engine and get the overheat warning with no low coolant light, but to the highest gear while driving -- If you get...