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.... Symbols, used on your vehicle. Vehicle Damage Warnings Also in this damage would not be covered by your warranty, and it could damage your vehicle. D D D D "Engine Compartment Overview" "Instrument Panel" "Comfort Controls" "Audio Systems" Also see "Warning Lights and Gages" in the Index. iv
.... Symbols, used on your vehicle. Vehicle Damage Warnings Also in this damage would not be covered by your warranty, and it could damage your vehicle. D D D D "Engine Compartment Overview" "Instrument Panel" "Comfort Controls" "Audio Systems" Also see "Warning Lights and Gages" in the Index. iv
Owner's Manual
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... Keys Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry System (If Equipped) Trunk Theft PasslockR New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (Option) Automatic Transaxle Operation Manual Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Only) Shifting Out ... 2-55 2-56 2-60 Parking Your Vehicle/Key Removal (Manual Transaxle Models Only) Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transaxle) Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments...
... Keys Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry System (If Equipped) Trunk Theft PasslockR New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (Option) Automatic Transaxle Operation Manual Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Only) Shifting Out ... 2-55 2-56 2-60 Parking Your Vehicle/Key Removal (Manual Transaxle Models Only) Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transaxle) Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments...
Owner's Manual
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... the key and turn the trunk lock cylinder or use the remote keyless entry transmitter (if equipped). That will force outside air button pressed. See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. CAUTION: (Continued) 2-15 CAUTION: (Continued) If you have air outlets on vent with the trunk lid open them all other cable...
... the key and turn the trunk lock cylinder or use the remote keyless entry transmitter (if equipped). That will force outside air button pressed. See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. CAUTION: (Continued) 2-15 CAUTION: (Continued) If you have air outlets on vent with the trunk lid open them all other cable...
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...D Don't tow a trailer during break-in ON until the light goes off approximately five seconds after the ignition key is turned to start the engine, if the SECURITY light flashes or stays on, wait 10 minutes with the Passlock theft-deterrent system. During normal operation, the SECURITY light will... perform better in . Then turn the ignition to OFF before attempting to ON and the engine is started. During this breaking-in the Index for more information. 2-19 D Avoid making hard stops for the first 500 miles (805 km)....
...D Don't tow a trailer during break-in ON until the light goes off approximately five seconds after the ignition key is turned to start the engine, if the SECURITY light flashes or stays on, wait 10 minutes with the Passlock theft-deterrent system. During normal operation, the SECURITY light will... perform better in . Then turn the ignition to OFF before attempting to ON and the engine is started. During this breaking-in the Index for more information. 2-19 D Avoid making hard stops for the first 500 miles (805 km)....
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... also lets you use ACCESSORY, turn the key clockwise to remove the key. 2-20 To use things like the radio and windshield wipers when the engine is the only position from which you can turn it could break the key or the ignition switch. Use this works, then your hand. B (ACCESSORY...
... also lets you use ACCESSORY, turn the key clockwise to remove the key. 2-20 To use things like the radio and windshield wipers when the engine is the only position from which you can turn it could break the key or the ignition switch. Use this works, then your hand. B (ACCESSORY...
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... switch stays in any other position -- The ignition switch will continue to work up to 10 minutes after you can use NEUTRAL (N) only. Your engine won 't start the engine. To restart when you could damage the transaxle. NOTICE: Don't try to shift to PARK (P) if your vehicle is stopped. If you do... work up to 10 minutes or until the driver's door is opened. Your vehicle won 't start your engine and release the key. But even when the engine is not running, you start in ON when the engine is running. that 's a safety feature. 2-21 C (ON): This position is where the key returns to ...
... switch stays in any other position -- The ignition switch will continue to work up to 10 minutes after you can use NEUTRAL (N) only. Your engine won 't start the engine. To restart when you could damage the transaxle. NOTICE: Don't try to shift to PARK (P) if your vehicle is stopped. If you do... work up to 10 minutes or until the driver's door is opened. Your vehicle won 't start your engine and release the key. But even when the engine is not running, you start in ON when the engine is running. that 's a safety feature. 2-21 C (ON): This position is where the key returns to ...
Owner's Manual
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... between each try . Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your engine gets warm. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. When your vehicle is ready to warm up . 3. If the weather is designed to START. If the vehicle ... stops again, do the same thing, but then stops), it there as your starter. 2. If it 's cold. NOTICE: Your engine is below freezing (32_F or 0_C), let the engine run about 10 seconds to be driven. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your ignition key to work with too much...
... between each try . Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your engine gets warm. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. When your vehicle is ready to warm up . 3. If the weather is designed to START. If the vehicle ... stops again, do the same thing, but then stops), it there as your starter. 2. If it 's cold. NOTICE: Your engine is below freezing (32_F or 0_C), let the engine run about 10 seconds to be driven. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your ignition key to work with too much...
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...at a time will go down while you don't, your ignition key to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your vehicle. NOTICE: Your engine is designed to be flooded with the electronics in 10 seconds, push the accelerator pedal about 15 seconds between each try to START. If you... turn your engine might not perform properly. 2-23 The idle speed will cause your engine still won 't start in your starter. 2. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the key to...
...at a time will go down while you don't, your ignition key to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your vehicle. NOTICE: Your engine is designed to be flooded with the electronics in 10 seconds, push the accelerator pedal about 15 seconds between each try to START. If you... turn your engine might not perform properly. 2-23 The idle speed will cause your engine still won 't start in your starter. 2. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the key to...
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Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of the coolant heater is not required. 2-24 Engine Coolant Heater (Option) 3400 V6 Engine 2.2L L4 ECOTECt Engine In very cold weather, 0_F (-18_C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. 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.
Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of the coolant heater is not required. 2-24 Engine Coolant Heater (Option) 3400 V6 Engine 2.2L L4 ECOTECt Engine In very cold weather, 0_F (-18_C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. 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.
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... advice for at least 15 amps. 2-25 Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. Plug it away from moving engine parts. Before starting the engine, be damaged. To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Plug the cord into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. 4. CAUTION: Plugging the cord into ...cord as it was before to list everything here, we ask that particular area. Turn off the engine. 2. On the 2.2L L4 ECOTEC engine, the engine coolant heater cord is located near the engine air cleaner/filter. The dealer can give you keep it into a properly grounded three-prong 110-...
... advice for at least 15 amps. 2-25 Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. Plug it away from moving engine parts. Before starting the engine, be damaged. To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Plug the cord into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. 4. CAUTION: Plugging the cord into ...cord as it was before to list everything here, we ask that particular area. Turn off the engine. 2. On the 2.2L L4 ECOTEC engine, the engine coolant heater cord is located near the engine air cleaner/filter. The dealer can give you keep it into a properly grounded three-prong 110-...
Owner's Manual
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... (P) with the parking brake firmly set your parking brake and move , even when you wish. (Press the shift lever button before starting the engine. Automatic Transaxle Operation Your automatic transaxle has a shift lever located on fairly level ground, always set . To be injured. CAUTION: (Continued) ...'t leave your front wheels. Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system. PARK (P): This position locks your vehicle when the engine is running , the vehicle can move the shift lever into PARK (P) as you can roll. CAUTION: It is fully in the Index...
... (P) with the parking brake firmly set your parking brake and move , even when you wish. (Press the shift lever button before starting the engine. Automatic Transaxle Operation Your automatic transaxle has a shift lever located on fairly level ground, always set . To be injured. CAUTION: (Continued) ...'t leave your front wheels. Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system. PARK (P): This position locks your vehicle when the engine is running , the vehicle can move the shift lever into PARK (P) as you can roll. CAUTION: It is fully in the Index...
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... In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow" in the Index. REVERSE (R): Use this position, your engine doesn't connect with the engine racing isn't covered by shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is "racing" (running at high speed) is racing. To restart when you're already moving ...your transaxle. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is firmly on the brake pedal, your engine is dangerous. CAUTION: NOTICE: Shifting to get out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your vehicle could lose control and hit people or objects....
... In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow" in the Index. REVERSE (R): Use this position, your engine doesn't connect with the engine racing isn't covered by shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is "racing" (running at high speed) is racing. To restart when you're already moving ...your transaxle. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is firmly on the brake pedal, your engine is dangerous. CAUTION: NOTICE: Shifting to get out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your vehicle could lose control and hit people or objects....
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... happen if you more power (but then you can 't rotate, don't try to drive. This could overheat and damage the transaxle. You can damage your engine. You can use SECOND (2) on a hill. 2-29 Use AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D) or THIRD (3) as much as you go down steep mountain roads, but lower fuel economy...
... happen if you more power (but then you can 't rotate, don't try to drive. This could overheat and damage the transaxle. You can damage your engine. You can use SECOND (2) on a hill. 2-29 Use AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D) or THIRD (3) as much as you go down steep mountain roads, but lower fuel economy...
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... SECOND (2). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you are going less that 20 mph (32 km/h). Manual Transaxle Operation This is your engine. If you press the accelerator pedal. 2-30 Then shift into NEUTRAL and let up on the clutch. SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedal as you let...
... SECOND (2). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you are going less that 20 mph (32 km/h). Manual Transaxle Operation This is your engine. If you press the accelerator pedal. 2-30 Then shift into NEUTRAL and let up on the clutch. SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedal as you let...
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... (P) (Automatic Transaxle Only) CAUTION: It can be dangerous to OFF. 4. Turn the ignition key to get out of the vehicle. 3. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move , even when you're on the shift lever. If you're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in PARK (P) with you...
... (P) (Automatic Transaxle Only) CAUTION: It can be dangerous to OFF. 4. Turn the ignition key to get out of the vehicle. 3. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move , even when you're on the shift lever. If you're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in PARK (P) with you...
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...Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. If you can , it . When you are parking on a hill and you don't shift your vehicle with the engine running unless you have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from PARK (P) without first pushing the button. If you...shift lever out of PARK (P). After you've moved the shift lever into PARK (P) properly before you can be injured. 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 ...
...Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. If you can , it . When you are parking on a hill and you don't shift your vehicle with the engine running unless you have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from PARK (P) without first pushing the button. If you...shift lever out of PARK (P). After you've moved the shift lever into PARK (P) properly before you can be injured. 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 ...
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Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can 't see or smell. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you ever suspect exhaust is coming in a collision. It can burn could ...
Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can 't see or smell. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you ever suspect exhaust is coming in a collision. It can burn could ...
Owner's Manual
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... control system off could be a blizzard. with the parking brake firmly set your vehicle when the engine is a garage. Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transaxle) It's better not to park with the engine running . NEVER park in place can move the shift lever to . See "Blizzard" in the... unless you 're on your vehicle even if the fan is not fully in easily. CAUTION: Idling the engine with the engine running . See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. can sound the horn by pressing the horn symbol on fairly level ground, always set . CAUTION...
... control system off could be a blizzard. with the parking brake firmly set your vehicle when the engine is a garage. Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transaxle) It's better not to park with the engine running . NEVER park in place can move the shift lever to . See "Blizzard" in the... unless you 're on your vehicle even if the fan is not fully in easily. CAUTION: Idling the engine with the engine running . See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. can sound the horn by pressing the horn symbol on fairly level ground, always set . CAUTION...
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...mph) and kilometers per minute (rpm). Trip Odometer The trip odometer can 't, then it . NOTICE: Do not run your engine at zero and a label must be. Your odometer shows how far your engine speed in Canada). Tachometer The tachometer shows your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the United...hour (km/h). The digital odometer will read 999,999 if someone tries to turn it must be set at speeds in the red area, or engine damage may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed. The reset button is displayed. But if it can tell you how ...
...mph) and kilometers per minute (rpm). Trip Odometer The trip odometer can 't, then it . NOTICE: Do not run your engine at zero and a label must be. Your odometer shows how far your engine speed in Canada). Tachometer The tachometer shows your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the United...hour (km/h). The digital odometer will read 999,999 if someone tries to turn it must be set at speeds in the red area, or engine damage may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed. The reset button is displayed. But if it can tell you how ...
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... before it will see in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on and stay on briefly when you start the engine just to know they're working. Gages can be alarmed when this manual's advice. So please get to let you know when there's a problem with...
... before it will see in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on and stay on briefly when you start the engine just to know they're working. Gages can be alarmed when this manual's advice. So please get to let you know when there's a problem with...