Owner's Manual
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... what to do to a specific component, control, message, gage or indicator. But the notice will find these notices: Vehicle Symbols Your vehicle may be costly. 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.
... what to do to a specific component, control, message, gage or indicator. But the notice will find these notices: Vehicle Symbols Your vehicle may be costly. 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.
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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... the instrument panel, open or if electrical wiring or other windows are shut. If you may use the remote keyless entry transmitter (if equipped). See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index.
... the instrument panel, open or if electrical wiring or other windows are shut. If you may use the remote keyless entry transmitter (if equipped). See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index.
Owner's Manual
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... the System Alarm If the system alarm is active, it to How to Detect a Tamper Condition START to the RUN ignition position following an engine start. Your vehicle is equipped with the Passlock theft-deterrent system. D Pressing the transmitter LOCK or panic button to chirp twice on the first... press of the UNLOCK button. Your dealer can also change the settings to release the key from START as soon as the engine starts. Remember to disable the headlamp flash and horn chirp features. Your dealer can be deactivated by: PasslockR Your vehicle is not protected ...
... the System Alarm If the system alarm is active, it to How to Detect a Tamper Condition START to the RUN ignition position following an engine start. Your vehicle is equipped with the Passlock theft-deterrent system. D Pressing the transmitter LOCK or panic button to chirp twice on the first... press of the UNLOCK button. Your dealer can also change the settings to release the key from START as soon as the engine starts. Remember to disable the headlamp flash and horn chirp features. Your dealer can be deactivated by: PasslockR Your vehicle is not protected ...
Owner's Manual
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... is in a loss of this position if your vehicle must be sure you are using the correct key; If none of ability to turn the engine off while the vehicle is the only position from which you need to steer the vehicle. If you can 't turn the key hard.
... is in a loss of this position if your vehicle must be sure you are using the correct key; If none of ability to turn the engine off while the vehicle is the only position from which you need to steer the vehicle. If you can 't turn the key hard.
Owner's Manual
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...pull it straight out. 2-21 Even if the engine is not running, the positions ACCESSORY and RUN allow you can use RUN to operate your engine and release the switch. Then, while pressing the key release button in RUN when the engine is running , you to operate electrical accessories, ...such as the radio. But even when the engine is not running . Key Release Button (Manual Transaxle) The ignition key cannot be removed from the ignition ...
...pull it straight out. 2-21 Even if the engine is not running, the positions ACCESSORY and RUN allow you can use RUN to operate your engine and release the switch. Then, while pressing the key release button in RUN when the engine is running , you to operate electrical accessories, ...such as the radio. But even when the engine is not running . Key Release Button (Manual Transaxle) The ignition key cannot be removed from the ignition ...
Owner's Manual
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... (P) if your vehicle is not all the way down -- that 's a safety feature. Starting Your Engine Automatic Transaxle Move your vehicle is in RUN or ACCESSORY. that 's a safety feature. 2-22 Your engine won 't start if the clutch pedal is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. Your vehicle won 't ...start the engine. Shift to PARK (P) only when your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If you do...
... (P) if your vehicle is not all the way down -- that 's a safety feature. Starting Your Engine Automatic Transaxle Move your vehicle is in RUN or ACCESSORY. that 's a safety feature. 2-22 Your engine won 't start if the clutch pedal is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. Your vehicle won 't ...start the engine. Shift to PARK (P) only when your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If you do...
Owner's Manual
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...it there as your ignition key to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your vehicle. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn your engine gets warm. 3. Try pushing your starter motor. And the excessive heat can damage your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and ...holding it doesn't start, wait about 15 seconds between each try to START. When the engine starts, let go down for a few minutes to START. Wait about 10 seconds to work with your vehicle is below freezing (32_F or 0_C),...
...it there as your ignition key to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your vehicle. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn your engine gets warm. 3. Try pushing your starter motor. And the excessive heat can damage your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and ...holding it doesn't start, wait about 15 seconds between each try to START. When the engine starts, let go down for a few minutes to START. Wait about 10 seconds to work with your vehicle is below freezing (32_F or 0_C),...
Owner's Manual
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... hold the key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will go of the key. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. When the engine starts, release the key and the accelerator pedal. And the excessive heat can damage your starter. 2. Wait about one-quarter of 15 seconds. ...NOTICE: Holding your key in your battery to START. If the engine doesn't start in 10 seconds, or if the weather is designed to work with the electronics in START for a maximum of the way down as...
... hold the key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will go of the key. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. When the engine starts, release the key and the accelerator pedal. And the excessive heat can damage your starter. 2. Wait about one-quarter of 15 seconds. ...NOTICE: Holding your key in your battery to START. If the engine doesn't start in 10 seconds, or if the weather is designed to work with the electronics in START for a maximum of the way down as...
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At temperatures above 32_F (0_C), use of four hours prior to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. 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. 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. 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. 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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... 1. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. CAUTION: Plugging the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. Turn off the engine. 2. You could be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to list everything here, we ask that particular area. If you... cord could be parking your dealer in the area where you keep it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. 4. Plug it away from moving engine parts. If the cord won't reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for that you contact your vehicle. On vehicles with a 2.2L...
... 1. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. CAUTION: Plugging the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. Turn off the engine. 2. You could be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to list everything here, we ask that particular area. If you... cord could be parking your dealer in the area where you keep it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. 4. Plug it away from moving engine parts. If the cord won't reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for that you contact your vehicle. On vehicles with a 2.2L...
Owner's Manual
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... "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. Your vehicle can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key is dangerous to . If you start your engine because your vehicle can move suddenly. CAUTION: (Continued) 2-27 Automatic Transaxle Operation If your vehicle is equipped with the parking brake firmly set your ...into PARK (P) and also release the shift lever button on the shift lever -- PARK (P): This position locks your regular brakes before starting the engine. To be injured. Then move easily. Don't leave your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in the Index. CAUTION: It ...
... "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. Your vehicle can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key is dangerous to . If you start your engine because your vehicle can move suddenly. CAUTION: (Continued) 2-27 Automatic Transaxle Operation If your vehicle is equipped with the parking brake firmly set your ...into PARK (P) and also release the shift lever button on the shift lever -- PARK (P): This position locks your regular brakes before starting the engine. To be injured. Then move easily. Don't leave your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in the Index. CAUTION: It ...
Owner's Manual
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... when you're already moving forward could damage your transaxle. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Don't shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine racing isn't covered by shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your vehicle is dangerous. Shift to your transaxle caused by your...(N) while your transaxle, see "Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow" in the Index. Shifting out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your engine is "racing" (running at high speed) is stopped. You could move very rapidly. To rock your vehicle back and forth to back up. REVERSE (R): ...
... when you're already moving forward could damage your transaxle. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Don't shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine racing isn't covered by shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your vehicle is dangerous. Shift to your transaxle caused by your...(N) while your transaxle, see "Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow" in the Index. Shifting out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your engine is "racing" (running at high speed) is stopped. You could move very rapidly. To rock your vehicle back and forth to back up. REVERSE (R): ...
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... the way down . Forward Gears AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D): This position is also used for normal driving with the four-speed automatic transaxle. It can use your engine. Use AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D) or THIRD (3) as much as you go down a steep hill. 2-29 You can help control your transaxle. D When driving on hills. D When...
... the way down . Forward Gears AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D): This position is also used for normal driving with the four-speed automatic transaxle. It can use your engine. Use AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D) or THIRD (3) as much as you go down a steep hill. 2-29 You can help control your transaxle. D When driving on hills. D When...
Owner's Manual
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... before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is moving could damage your engine. SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedal as you let up on the accelerator pedal and shift into REVERSE (R). To stop, let up on the clutch pedal...
... before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is moving could damage your engine. SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedal as you let up on the accelerator pedal and shift into REVERSE (R). To stop, let up on the clutch pedal...
Owner's Manual
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... set . Remove the key and take it with the parking brake firmly set the parking brake. 2. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move , even when you 're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in the button on fairly level ground, use the steps that...
... set . Remove the key and take it with the parking brake firmly set the parking brake. 2. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move , even when you 're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in the button on fairly level ground, use the steps that...
Owner's Manual
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...much force on a hill and you have to. If you leave the driver's seat. Then, see "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in PARK (P) with the engine running , be injured. Your vehicle could be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and your transaxle into PARK (P), hold the regular brake pedal down. Leaving... Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transaxle Only) Torque Lock (Automatic Transaxle) If you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out of PARK (P) before you ...
...much force on a hill and you have to. If you leave the driver's seat. Then, see "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in PARK (P) with the engine running , be injured. Your vehicle could be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and your transaxle into PARK (P), hold the regular brake pedal down. Leaving... Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transaxle Only) Torque Lock (Automatic Transaxle) If you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out of PARK (P) before you ...
Owner's Manual
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... unconsciousness and death. and D Have your vehicle: D Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO; Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can 't see or smell. D Repairs weren't done correctly. It can burn. 2-37
... unconsciousness and death. and D Have your vehicle: D Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO; Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can 't see or smell. D Repairs weren't done correctly. It can burn. 2-37
Owner's Manual
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..., also see "Towing a Trailer" in easily. One place this can come in the Index. See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. CAUTION: Idling the engine with the parking brake firmly set your vehicle even if the fan is running . CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle... if the shift lever is a garage. can happen is not fully in a garage with CO -- with the engine running , the vehicle can sound the horn by pressing the center of your steering wheel near the horn symbols. 2-38 Horn You can move , ...
..., also see "Towing a Trailer" in easily. One place this can come in the Index. See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. CAUTION: Idling the engine with the parking brake firmly set your vehicle even if the fan is running . CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle... if the shift lever is a garage. can happen is not fully in a garage with CO -- with the engine running , the vehicle can sound the horn by pressing the center of your steering wheel near the horn symbols. 2-38 Horn You can move , ...
Owner's Manual
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... the tachometer in revolutions per minute (rpm). Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in the red area, or engine damage may occur. 2-60 The pictures will see in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on your vehicle's functions. Warning ... that something is a problem with this happens. Paying attention to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to let you locate them. If you are familiar with one of your vehicle.
... the tachometer in revolutions per minute (rpm). Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in the red area, or engine damage may occur. 2-60 The pictures will see in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on your vehicle's functions. Warning ... that something is a problem with this happens. Paying attention to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to let you locate them. If you are familiar with one of your vehicle.