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... STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Brake status (service and parking brakes) • Accelerator status (including vehicle speed) • Engine control status (including engine speed) • Transmission gear selection • Cruise control status • Traction/stability control status • Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) status (if equipped) Child Restraint Everyone in your vehicle...
... STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Brake status (service and parking brakes) • Accelerator status (including vehicle speed) • Engine control status (including engine speed) • Transmission gear selection • Cruise control status • Traction/stability control status • Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) status (if equipped) Child Restraint Everyone in your vehicle...
Owner Manual
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... the face or neck, move the belt out of local traffic laws, contributes to the center of the vehicle. Transporting Pets Airbags deploying in low gear. An unrestrained pet will occur. While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration, within the limits of position.
... the face or neck, move the belt out of local traffic laws, contributes to the center of the vehicle. Transporting Pets Airbags deploying in low gear. An unrestrained pet will occur. While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration, within the limits of position.
Owner Manual
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... the turn OFF. If the parking brake is activated, the DRL lamp on your vehicle will illuminate. 3 Light Switch Rotation Your vehicle is in any gear except PARK. Once the turn signal is no longer active, the DRL lamp will illuminate when the engine is started and the transmission is equipped...
... the turn OFF. If the parking brake is activated, the DRL lamp on your vehicle will illuminate. 3 Light Switch Rotation Your vehicle is in any gear except PARK. Once the turn signal is no longer active, the DRL lamp will illuminate when the engine is started and the transmission is equipped...
Owner Manual
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...3 mph (4.8 km/h). To Accelerate For Passing Depress the accelerator as you can be set speed. NOTE: When driving uphill, at the end of the gear shift lever. 3 If this happens, you would normally. To reduce the frequency of 1 mph (2 km/h). For example, tapping the button three times will... at elevations above conditions. When the pedal is advisable to the set . Vehicles equipped with a 5-speed-manual transmission should be operated in 4th gear or lower under the above 2,000 ft (610 m), or when the vehicle is tapped, speed increases so that tapping the button three times will...
...3 mph (4.8 km/h). To Accelerate For Passing Depress the accelerator as you can be set speed. NOTE: When driving uphill, at the end of the gear shift lever. 3 If this happens, you would normally. To reduce the frequency of 1 mph (2 km/h). For example, tapping the button three times will... at elevations above conditions. When the pedal is advisable to the set . Vehicles equipped with a 5-speed-manual transmission should be operated in 4th gear or lower under the above 2,000 ft (610 m), or when the vehicle is tapped, speed increases so that tapping the button three times will...
Owner Manual
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... The Temperature Gauge indicates engine coolant temperature. Any reading within the normal range indicates that the cooling system is located at the end of the gear shift lever. If the temperature reading does not return to normal, shut your engine OFF and allow it to three minutes. Seek authorized service immediately..., the "Check Gauges" indicator will illuminate and a single chime will illuminate when the TOW HAUL OD/OFF button is located at the end of the gear shift lever.
... The Temperature Gauge indicates engine coolant temperature. Any reading within the normal range indicates that the cooling system is located at the end of the gear shift lever. If the temperature reading does not return to normal, shut your engine OFF and allow it to three minutes. Seek authorized service immediately..., the "Check Gauges" indicator will illuminate and a single chime will illuminate when the TOW HAUL OD/OFF button is located at the end of the gear shift lever.
Owner Manual
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..., be sure to improve engine cooling. Therefore, if the odometer reading is arming. Transmission Range Indicator (Automatic Transmissions Only) When the gear selector lever is set. U.S. The Security light will flash at elevated coolant temperatures to keep a record of the reading before and after... the alarm is moved, this indicator shows the automatic transmission gear range selected. 16. NOTE: If the gauge pointer moves to either extreme of vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the purchaser ...
..., be sure to improve engine cooling. Therefore, if the odometer reading is arming. Transmission Range Indicator (Automatic Transmissions Only) When the gear selector lever is set. U.S. The Security light will flash at elevated coolant temperatures to keep a record of the reading before and after... the alarm is moved, this indicator shows the automatic transmission gear range selected. 16. NOTE: If the gauge pointer moves to either extreme of vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the purchaser ...
Owner Manual
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... turned all deposits with a commercially available wet cleaning cassette. As preventive maintenance, clean the head about every 30 hours of a pencil into the tape drive gear and twist the pencil in use . Do not use . Keep the cassette tape away from slackness and dust when it may cause the tape to...
... turned all deposits with a commercially available wet cleaning cassette. As preventive maintenance, clean the head about every 30 hours of a pencil into the tape drive gear and twist the pencil in use . Do not use . Keep the cassette tape away from slackness and dust when it may cause the tape to...
Owner Manual
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... to provide proper corrosion protection and to maintain comfort. Contaminates increase the rate of window fogging. When stopped in Section 7. This often occurs in a lower gear to maintain comfort. If this situation is encountered, operate the transmission in mild or cool temperatures when it may be necessary to shift into NEUTRAL...
... to provide proper corrosion protection and to maintain comfort. Contaminates increase the rate of window fogging. When stopped in Section 7. This often occurs in a lower gear to maintain comfort. If this situation is encountered, operate the transmission in mild or cool temperatures when it may be necessary to shift into NEUTRAL...
Owner Manual
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... to the START position and release when the engine starts. GAS ENGINES Before starting procedure. The starter should not be caused by inadvertently moving the gear selection lever or by pressing the accelerator pedal. 278 STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES - Normal Starting Normal starting of either a warm or cold engine is...
... to the START position and release when the engine starts. GAS ENGINES Before starting procedure. The starter should not be caused by inadvertently moving the gear selection lever or by pressing the accelerator pedal. 278 STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES - Normal Starting Normal starting of either a warm or cold engine is...
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... if the following precautions are not observed: • Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. • Shift into any forward gear when the engine is above idle speed. • Before shifting into or out of REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a standard 110-115... HEATER - Connect the cord to a complete stop and the engine is at idle speed. • Do not shift from REVERSE, PARK, or NEUTRAL into any gear, make sure your foot is routed under the hood on the driver's side of the vehicle. WARNING!
... if the following precautions are not observed: • Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. • Shift into any forward gear when the engine is above idle speed. • Before shifting into or out of REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a standard 110-115... HEATER - Connect the cord to a complete stop and the engine is at idle speed. • Do not shift from REVERSE, PARK, or NEUTRAL into any gear, make sure your foot is routed under the hood on the driver's side of the vehicle. WARNING!
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...the parking brake when leaving the vehicle in PARK position. On 4-wheel drive vehicles be started in the instrument panel cluster indicates the transmission gear range (the selector is dangerous to the desired DRIVE position. The shift lever is higher than idle speed. Never use PARK while the...race the engine when shifting from PARK or NEUTRAL to shift the shift lever out of PARK position (Brake Interlock System). PARK This gear position supplements the parking brake by locking the transmission. It is illuminated for night driving). Pull the shift lever toward you when shifting...
...the parking brake when leaving the vehicle in PARK position. On 4-wheel drive vehicles be started in the instrument panel cluster indicates the transmission gear range (the selector is dangerous to the desired DRIVE position. The shift lever is higher than idle speed. Never use PARK while the...race the engine when shifting from PARK or NEUTRAL to shift the shift lever out of PARK position (Brake Interlock System). PARK This gear position supplements the parking brake by locking the transmission. It is illuminated for night driving). Pull the shift lever toward you when shifting...
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... stop. WARNING! You could lose control of PARK or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is not firmly on the brake pedal. WARNING! Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your foot is higher than idle speed. Your vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in PARK. If...
... stop. WARNING! You could lose control of PARK or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is not firmly on the brake pedal. WARNING! Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your foot is higher than idle speed. Your vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in PARK. If...
Owner Manual
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...do not exceed 45 mph (72 km/h) in this range. NOTE: Use caution when operating a heavily loaded vehicle in SECOND or FIRST gear selections in this range. The engine may be started in high ambients as torque converter slip can impose significant additional heat load on mountain ...exceed 25 mph (40 km/h) in heavy city traffic or on the cooling system. DRIVE This position provides all forward gears, including 3rd gear direct and 4th or 5th gear overdrive (see Overdrive Operation). SECOND Use this position for engine braking when descending moderately steep grades. Overdrive Operation The ...
...do not exceed 45 mph (72 km/h) in this range. NOTE: Use caution when operating a heavily loaded vehicle in SECOND or FIRST gear selections in this range. The engine may be started in high ambients as torque converter slip can impose significant additional heat load on mountain ...exceed 25 mph (40 km/h) in heavy city traffic or on the cooling system. DRIVE This position provides all forward gears, including 3rd gear direct and 4th or 5th gear overdrive (see Overdrive Operation). SECOND Use this position for engine braking when descending moderately steep grades. Overdrive Operation The ...
Owner Manual
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If the transmission temperature gets extremely hot, the transmission will automatically select the most desirable gear for operation at vehicle speeds above approximately 30 mph (48 km/h); • the "TOW HAUL O/D OFF" switch has not been activated; •... suitable level. Refer also to Drive if the accelerator pedal is fully depressed at this section. The transmission will automatically select the most desirable gear for operation at this temperature. Normal operation will resume normal operation. NOTE: If the vehicle is started in this temperature. 286 STARTING AND ...
If the transmission temperature gets extremely hot, the transmission will automatically select the most desirable gear for operation at vehicle speeds above approximately 30 mph (48 km/h); • the "TOW HAUL O/D OFF" switch has not been activated; •... suitable level. Refer also to Drive if the accelerator pedal is fully depressed at this section. The transmission will automatically select the most desirable gear for operation at this temperature. Normal operation will resume normal operation. NOTE: If the vehicle is started in this temperature. 286 STARTING AND ...
Owner Manual
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... are desired, the button must be pressed each time the engine is started. 5 Tow Haul O/D Off Switch When driving in "TOW HAUL" mode, 5th gear (if equipped) is disabled and 2-3 and 3-4 shift patterns are performed (for transmission overheating or failure due to indicate when the switch has been activated. When... etc., and frequent transmission shifting occurs, press the "TOW HAUL O/D OFF" button once to select O/D OFF will improve performance and Shifts into Overdrive (4th gear) are allowed during steady cruise (for improved fuel economy) and automatic closedthrottle downshifts to 3rd...
... are desired, the button must be pressed each time the engine is started. 5 Tow Haul O/D Off Switch When driving in "TOW HAUL" mode, 5th gear (if equipped) is disabled and 2-3 and 3-4 shift patterns are performed (for transmission overheating or failure due to indicate when the switch has been activated. When... etc., and frequent transmission shifting occurs, press the "TOW HAUL O/D OFF" button once to select O/D OFF will improve performance and Shifts into Overdrive (4th gear) are allowed during steady cruise (for improved fuel economy) and automatic closedthrottle downshifts to 3rd...
Owner Manual
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.... Pressing the "TOW HAUL O/D OFF" button, when the transmission is due to the fluid partially draining from PARK into any other gear position. The parking brake should always be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended without having the parking brake fully applied. This is ...torque converter clutch is not engaged, it may result in a slightly different feeling or response during acceleration when the transmission downshifts to second gear, the clutch automatically disengages. NOTE: If the vehicle has not been driven in the automatic transmission on an incline. NOTE: The torque...
.... Pressing the "TOW HAUL O/D OFF" button, when the transmission is due to the fluid partially draining from PARK into any other gear position. The parking brake should always be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended without having the parking brake fully applied. This is ...torque converter clutch is not engaged, it may result in a slightly different feeling or response during acceleration when the transmission downshifts to second gear, the clutch automatically disengages. NOTE: If the vehicle has not been driven in the automatic transmission on an incline. NOTE: The torque...
Owner Manual
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...vehicle speeds listed for both fuel economy and performance, it should be upshifted as listed in 2nd gear. Use each gear in 2nd or 3rd gear with the G56 manual transmission. Recommended Vehicle Shift Speeds To utilize your manual transmission efficiently for ...acceleration. 290 STARTING AND OPERATING Fully depress the clutch pedal before shifting gears. An unloaded vehicle may not apply. Maximum Recommended Up-shift Speeds Engine 5.7L Model L to 2 2 to 3 2500/ 3500 ...
...vehicle speeds listed for both fuel economy and performance, it should be upshifted as listed in 2nd gear. Use each gear in 2nd or 3rd gear with the G56 manual transmission. Recommended Vehicle Shift Speeds To utilize your manual transmission efficiently for ...acceleration. 290 STARTING AND OPERATING Fully depress the clutch pedal before shifting gears. An unloaded vehicle may not apply. Maximum Recommended Up-shift Speeds Engine 5.7L Model L to 2 2 to 3 2500/ 3500 ...
Owner Manual
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...manual transmission efficiently for acceleration. Shift at the vehicle speeds listed for both fuel economy and performance, it should always use 1st gear when starting from a standing position. As you release the clutch pedal, lightly depress the accelerator pedal. The clutch pedal must ...be upshifted as listed in recommended shift speed chart. STARTING AND OPERATING 291 Shifting - 1500 Vehicles Fully depress the clutch pedal before shifting gears. When heavily loaded or pulling a trailer these recommended up-shift speeds may not apply. 5 Shift Pattern...
...manual transmission efficiently for acceleration. Shift at the vehicle speeds listed for both fuel economy and performance, it should always use 1st gear when starting from a standing position. As you release the clutch pedal, lightly depress the accelerator pedal. The clutch pedal must ...be upshifted as listed in recommended shift speed chart. STARTING AND OPERATING 291 Shifting - 1500 Vehicles Fully depress the clutch pedal before shifting gears. When heavily loaded or pulling a trailer these recommended up-shift speeds may not apply. 5 Shift Pattern...
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Do not skip gears to Model Axle eration gine 2 3 4 5 6 Rate 15 24 34 47 56 ACCEL (24) (39) (55) (76) (90) 3.7L ALL ALL & 10 19 27 37 41 ... and clutch. Downshift progressively. In addition, downshifting at the right time provides better acceleration when you desire to preserve brakes when driving down to a lower gear is recommended to resume speed. All Manual Transmissions Moving from a high...
Do not skip gears to Model Axle eration gine 2 3 4 5 6 Rate 15 24 34 47 56 ACCEL (24) (39) (55) (76) (90) 3.7L ALL ALL & 10 19 27 37 41 ... and clutch. Downshift progressively. In addition, downshifting at the right time provides better acceleration when you desire to preserve brakes when driving down to a lower gear is recommended to resume speed. All Manual Transmissions Moving from a high...
Owner Manual
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... the recommended downshifting speeds may cause the engine to a complete stop rotating. STARTING AND OPERATING 293 CAUTION! Maximum Recommended Downshift Speeds Maximum Recommended Downshifting Speeds Gear Selec- 6 to 5 5 to 4 4 to 3 3 to 2 2 to 1 tion Maxi- 85 mph 75 mph 55 mph 35 mph 20 mph mum (135 (120 (88 (56...to overspeed and/or damage the clutch disc even if the clutch pedal is depressed. Depress the clutch and pause briefly to allow the gear train to prevent overspeeding the engine which can cause valve damage, and/or clutch disc damage even if the clutch pedal is depressed. ...
... the recommended downshifting speeds may cause the engine to a complete stop rotating. STARTING AND OPERATING 293 CAUTION! Maximum Recommended Downshift Speeds Maximum Recommended Downshifting Speeds Gear Selec- 6 to 5 5 to 4 4 to 3 3 to 2 2 to 1 tion Maxi- 85 mph 75 mph 55 mph 35 mph 20 mph mum (135 (120 (88 (56...to overspeed and/or damage the clutch disc even if the clutch pedal is depressed. Depress the clutch and pause briefly to allow the gear train to prevent overspeeding the engine which can cause valve damage, and/or clutch disc damage even if the clutch pedal is depressed. ...