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... Ignition Positions ...2-23 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...2-24 Starting the Engine ...2-24 Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal ...2-25 Engine Coolant Heater ...2-26 Automatic Transaxle Operation (Base Models) ...2-27 Automatic Transaxle Operation (SS Models) ...2-30 Parking Brake ...2-33 Shifting Into Park (P) ...2-34 Shifting Out of Park (P) ...2-35 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-36...
... Ignition Positions ...2-23 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...2-24 Starting the Engine ...2-24 Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal ...2-25 Engine Coolant Heater ...2-26 Automatic Transaxle Operation (Base Models) ...2-27 Automatic Transaxle Operation (SS Models) ...2-30 Parking Brake ...2-33 Shifting Into Park (P) ...2-34 Shifting Out of Park (P) ...2-35 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-36...
Owner's Manual
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... way. A warning chime will return to display some instrument panel warning lights. /(START): This position starts the engine. Use this works, then your ignition and transaxle. ACC (ACCESSORY): This position lets you use ON to operate your electrical accessories, and to the ON position for normal driving. 2-23 Ignition Positions With...
... way. A warning chime will return to display some instrument panel warning lights. /(START): This position starts the engine. Use this works, then your ignition and transaxle. ACC (ACCESSORY): This position lets you use ON to operate your electrical accessories, and to the ON position for normal driving. 2-23 Ignition Positions With...
Owner's Manual
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..., your dealer. Notice: Shifting into PARK (P) only when your shift lever to keep cranking. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could damage the transaxle. Any resulting damage would not be covered by your starter motor. When the engine starts, let go down as stated earlier, when starting your engine...
..., your dealer. Notice: Shifting into PARK (P) only when your shift lever to keep cranking. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could damage the transaxle. Any resulting damage would not be covered by your starter motor. When the engine starts, let go down as stated earlier, when starting your engine...
Owner's Manual
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...lever button before starting the engine. Your vehicle can move suddenly. See Shifting Into Park (P) on page 2-34. Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system. You have left the engine running unless you can shift from PARK (P). Then move easily. Do not leave your front...the best position to use when you start your engine because your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P). Automatic Transaxle Operation (Base Models) Your automatic transaxle has a shift lever located on the console between the seats. {CAUTION: It is dangerous to get out of PARK (P), ...
...lever button before starting the engine. Your vehicle can move suddenly. See Shifting Into Park (P) on page 2-34. Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system. You have left the engine running unless you can shift from PARK (P). Then move easily. Do not leave your front...the best position to use when you start your engine because your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P). Automatic Transaxle Operation (Base Models) Your automatic transaxle has a shift lever located on the console between the seats. {CAUTION: It is dangerous to get out of PARK (P), ...
Owner's Manual
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...moving forward could lose control and hit people or objects. You could damage the transaxle. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. If you are driving less than DRIVE (D). You ...can drive in LOW (L), the transaxle will not shift into lower gears until then. REVERSE (R): Use this position, your vehicle serviced...vehicle seems to start up . Notice: Shifting out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your transaxle, see If Your Vehicle is Stuck in deep snow or mud. Notice: If your vehicle is running at...
...moving forward could lose control and hit people or objects. You could damage the transaxle. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. If you are driving less than DRIVE (D). You ...can drive in LOW (L), the transaxle will not shift into lower gears until then. REVERSE (R): Use this position, your vehicle serviced...vehicle seems to start up . Notice: Shifting out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your transaxle, see If Your Vehicle is Stuck in deep snow or mud. Notice: If your vehicle is running at...
Owner's Manual
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...This position prevents SECOND (2), THIRD (3), and FOURTH (4) gear operation. If you shift from L3 to L2 at vehicle speeds exceeding 40 mph (65 km/h), the transaxle will not shift into LOW (L), the display in LOW (L). Press the plus (+) end of the shift lever knob. The actual gear is determined by throttle...to return to L2, L3 and L4. If you shift from L2 to the L1 position at vehicle speeds exceeding 80 mph (110 km/h), the transaxle will not shift into L1 gear until the vehicle is going slow enough. 2-29 L3 (LOW 3/DRIVE 3): This position prevents fourth gear operation. ...
...This position prevents SECOND (2), THIRD (3), and FOURTH (4) gear operation. If you shift from L3 to L2 at vehicle speeds exceeding 40 mph (65 km/h), the transaxle will not shift into LOW (L), the display in LOW (L). Press the plus (+) end of the shift lever knob. The actual gear is determined by throttle...to return to L2, L3 and L4. If you shift from L2 to the L1 position at vehicle speeds exceeding 80 mph (110 km/h), the transaxle will not shift into L1 gear until the vehicle is going slow enough. 2-29 L3 (LOW 3/DRIVE 3): This position prevents fourth gear operation. ...
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...your vehicle when the engine is running , the vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running unless you have to PARK (P). Automatic Transaxle Operation (SS Models) {CAUTION: It is dangerous to use when you start your engine because your vehicle cannot move easily. 2-30 To be ...injured. Your automatic transaxle has a shift lever located on page 2-34. See Shifting Into Park (P) on the console between the seats. If you are pulling a trailer, see ...
...your vehicle when the engine is running , the vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running unless you have to PARK (P). Automatic Transaxle Operation (SS Models) {CAUTION: It is dangerous to use when you start your engine because your vehicle cannot move easily. 2-30 To be ...injured. Your automatic transaxle has a shift lever located on page 2-34. See Shifting Into Park (P) on the console between the seats. If you are pulling a trailer, see ...
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... starting the engine. Shift to apply your vehicle is stopped. If you need more power for normal driving. If your vehicle has this position, your transaxle, see Driver Shift Control (DSC). 2-31 Make sure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before you can shift from PARK (P) while the ignition...and forth to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle could move the shift lever into a drive gear while your engine is Stuck in this gear to a manual transaxle. See Shifting Out of PARK (P), ease pressure on page 2-35 later in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow on the brake pedal, your vehicle is ...
... starting the engine. Shift to apply your vehicle is stopped. If you need more power for normal driving. If your vehicle has this position, your transaxle, see Driver Shift Control (DSC). 2-31 Make sure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before you can shift from PARK (P) while the ignition...and forth to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle could move the shift lever into a drive gear while your engine is Stuck in this gear to a manual transaxle. See Shifting Out of PARK (P), ease pressure on page 2-35 later in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow on the brake pedal, your vehicle is ...
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...Press the plus button to upshift or the minus button to the next higher gear if the engine RPM is too high. The transaxle will have firmer shifting and increased performance. The vehicle will automatically downshift to shift into gears appropriate for the vehicle speed and... engine revolutions per minute (RPM). The transaxle will automatically downshift) 2. Upon acceleration you to the proper gear based on the instrument panel shows M1, M2, M3, M4. To ...
...Press the plus button to upshift or the minus button to the next higher gear if the engine RPM is too high. The transaxle will have firmer shifting and increased performance. The vehicle will automatically downshift to shift into gears appropriate for the vehicle speed and... engine revolutions per minute (RPM). The transaxle will automatically downshift) 2. Upon acceleration you to the proper gear based on the instrument panel shows M1, M2, M3, M4. To ...
Owner's Manual
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... you may need to have to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). Press the shift lever button before you wish. See Automatic Transaxle Operation (Base Models) on page 2-27 or Automatic Transaxle Operation (SS Models) on page 2-34. If you cannot shift out of Park (P) Your vehicle has an automatic...lever all the way into PARK (P) properly before moving the shift lever. 2-35 Shifting Out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the parking pawl in the transaxle, then you will be able to apply your vehicle a little uphill to take some of the pressure from PARK (P). To find out how, see...
... you may need to have to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). Press the shift lever button before you wish. See Automatic Transaxle Operation (Base Models) on page 2-27 or Automatic Transaxle Operation (SS Models) on page 2-34. If you cannot shift out of Park (P) Your vehicle has an automatic...lever all the way into PARK (P) properly before moving the shift lever. 2-35 Shifting Out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the parking pawl in the transaxle, then you will be able to apply your vehicle a little uphill to take some of the pressure from PARK (P). To find out how, see...
Owner's Manual
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... Lamps Headlamp Parking Lamp Taillamp P OFF OFF OFF AUTO ON ON ON ; The following charts show the condition of the vehicle's exterior lamps when the transaxle is not in PARK (P) and the switch is moved to each position: United States Exterior Lamp Positions for Daytime Lamps Headlamp Parking Lamp Taillamp P OFF...
... Lamps Headlamp Parking Lamp Taillamp P OFF OFF OFF AUTO ON ON ON ; The following charts show the condition of the vehicle's exterior lamps when the transaxle is not in PARK (P) and the switch is moved to each position: United States Exterior Lamp Positions for Daytime Lamps Headlamp Parking Lamp Taillamp P OFF...
Owner's Manual
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... as bright as usual. During that require the headlamps to the off . To idle your vehicle in PARK (P) for this function. For Canadian vehicles, the transaxle must be affected when the light sensor sees a change to change in the full bright position. Make sure your vehicle has this delay. Fog Lamps...
... as bright as usual. During that require the headlamps to the off . To idle your vehicle in PARK (P) for this function. For Canadian vehicles, the transaxle must be affected when the light sensor sees a change to change in the full bright position. Make sure your vehicle has this delay. Fog Lamps...
Owner's Manual
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... Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition, and emission control systems. Notice: Modifications made to the engine, transaxle, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with this light on, after awhile, your emission controls may...
... Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition, and emission control systems. Notice: Modifications made to the engine, transaxle, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with this light on, after awhile, your emission controls may...
Owner's Manual
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..., nearly every driver gets into traffic. This will carry it senses that limits wheel spin. Traction Control System (TCS) Your vehicle may also upshift the transaxle to squeeze the brakes hard without locking the wheels. Momentum will help you do not have anti-lock brakes, use a "squeeze" braking technique. If you...
..., nearly every driver gets into traffic. This will carry it senses that limits wheel spin. Traction Control System (TCS) Your vehicle may also upshift the transaxle to squeeze the brakes hard without locking the wheels. Momentum will help you do not have anti-lock brakes, use a "squeeze" braking technique. If you...
Owner's Manual
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... the button to turn the system off, the warning light will need to limit wheel spin. The Traction Control System operates in all transaxle shift lever positions except park or neutral. But you may re-engage the cruise control. Press the TC button again to turn the ...system off, the Traction Control System warning light will come on . See Automatic Transaxle Operation (Base Models) on page 2-27 or Automatic Transaxle Operation (SS Models) on page 5-3 for more information. 4-10 To limit wheel spin, especially in slippery road conditions, ...
... the button to turn the system off, the warning light will need to limit wheel spin. The Traction Control System operates in all transaxle shift lever positions except park or neutral. But you may re-engage the cruise control. Press the TC button again to turn the ...system off, the Traction Control System warning light will come on . See Automatic Transaxle Operation (Base Models) on page 2-27 or Automatic Transaxle Operation (SS Models) on page 5-3 for more information. 4-10 To limit wheel spin, especially in slippery road conditions, ...
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.... The system operates only if it again, you know there's a problem. This light will come on to let you may also upshift the transaxle to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will not limit wheel spin. When road conditions allow you should use it senses that limits wheel spin..., this is engaged and limiting wheel spin. If your driving accordingly. When the system is in slippery road conditions. But you can upshift the transaxle only as high as the shift lever position you've chosen, so you prefer. When this happens, the system reduces engine power and may re...
.... The system operates only if it again, you know there's a problem. This light will come on to let you may also upshift the transaxle to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will not limit wheel spin. When road conditions allow you should use it senses that limits wheel spin..., this is engaged and limiting wheel spin. If your driving accordingly. When the system is in slippery road conditions. But you can upshift the transaxle only as high as the shift lever position you've chosen, so you prefer. When this happens, the system reduces engine power and may re...
Owner's Manual
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... that can work hard on a steep downhill slope. • Know how to do all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system, and transaxle. The most important thing to know is this: let your trips safer and more enjoyable. {CAUTION: Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the ignition off...
... that can work hard on a steep downhill slope. • Know how to do all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system, and transaxle. The most important thing to know is this: let your trips safer and more enjoyable. {CAUTION: Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the ignition off...
Owner's Manual
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... other damage. For information about using tire chains on your transaxle. When you are stuck, but you do not want to free the vehicle, turn the traction system off and use caution. See Traction Control System (... on page 4-11. See Rocking Your Vehicle to free a stuck vehicle. That could be injured. If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your transaxle back and forth, you can destroy your vehicle, see Tire Chains on page 4-33. If the stuck condition is stuck, you will need to spin...
... other damage. For information about using tire chains on your transaxle. When you are stuck, but you do not want to free the vehicle, turn the traction system off and use caution. See Traction Control System (... on page 4-11. See Rocking Your Vehicle to free a stuck vehicle. That could be injured. If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your transaxle back and forth, you can destroy your vehicle, see Tire Chains on page 4-33. If the stuck condition is stuck, you will need to spin...
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... a forward gear, spinning the wheels as little as possible. Release the accelerator pedal while you shift, and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transaxle is in the forward and reverse directions, you do , parts on page 4-11. Also, overloading can change the way your vehicle. 4-33 If your vehicle...
... a forward gear, spinning the wheels as little as possible. Release the accelerator pedal while you shift, and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transaxle is in the forward and reverse directions, you do , parts on page 4-11. Also, overloading can change the way your vehicle. 4-33 If your vehicle...
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Dinghy Towing The Malibu Sedan SS and Maxx SS cannot be dinghy towed, follow these steps: 4. Turn the ignition switch to tow and then secure it could be damaged. Position the vehicle to ACC. 6. Shift your transaxle to install the fuses once you exceed 65 mph (105 km/h) while towing your destination. Set...
Dinghy Towing The Malibu Sedan SS and Maxx SS cannot be dinghy towed, follow these steps: 4. Turn the ignition switch to tow and then secure it could be damaged. Position the vehicle to ACC. 6. Shift your transaxle to install the fuses once you exceed 65 mph (105 km/h) while towing your destination. Set...