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...vehicle may be equipped with the text describing the operation or information relating to help figuring out a specific name of text. D D D D "Engine Compartment Overview" "Instrument Panel" "Comfort Controls" "Audio Systems" Also see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words. In the...warning labels on your vehicle, are shown along with components and labels that use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE. If you need help avoid the damage. They use symbols instead of a component, gage or indicator reference the following topics in the Index: NOTICE:...
...vehicle may be equipped with the text describing the operation or information relating to help figuring out a specific name of text. D D D D "Engine Compartment Overview" "Instrument Panel" "Comfort Controls" "Audio Systems" Also see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words. In the...warning labels on your vehicle, are shown along with components and labels that use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE. If you need help avoid the damage. They use symbols instead of a component, gage or indicator reference the following topics in the Index: NOTICE:...
Owner's Manual
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... your new brake linings aren't yet broken in the long run if you get new brake linings. New Vehicle "Break-In" NOTICE: Your vehicle doesn't need an elaborate "break-in." But it will go off . D Avoid making hard stops for more information. 2-19 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 . See "Towing a Trailer" in guideline every time you follow these guidelines: D Don...
... your new brake linings aren't yet broken in the long run if you get new brake linings. New Vehicle "Break-In" NOTICE: Your vehicle doesn't need an elaborate "break-in." But it will go off . D Avoid making hard stops for more information. 2-19 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 . See "Towing a Trailer" in guideline every time you follow these guidelines: D Don...
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if so, is the only position from which you can remove the key. Turn the key only with your vehicle needs service. To use things like the radio and windshield wipers when the engine is in the ignition. A (OFF): This is it all the way in? B (ACCESSORY): This position unlocks the transaxle. With...
if so, is the only position from which you can remove the key. Turn the key only with your vehicle needs service. To use things like the radio and windshield wipers when the engine is in the ignition. A (OFF): This is it all the way in? B (ACCESSORY): This position unlocks the transaxle. With...
Owner's Manual
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...locked into PARK (P) properly, the weight of PARK (P). After you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running , be sure your parking brake is not fully in the transaxle. When you may need to have to. If you don't shift your transaxle into PARK (P). 2-34 You may put too much...could move the shift lever away from the parking pawl in the transaxle, so you release the parking brake. Don't leave your vehicle with the engine running unless you have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P) before you can be injured. ...
...locked into PARK (P) properly, the weight of PARK (P). After you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running , be sure your parking brake is not fully in the transaxle. When you may need to have to. If you don't shift your transaxle into PARK (P). 2-34 You may put too much...could move the shift lever away from the parking pawl in the transaxle, so you release the parking brake. Don't leave your vehicle with the engine running unless you have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P) before you can be injured. ...
Owner's Manual
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... of the old odometer, then it must be . But if it can toggle between the odometer and the trip odometer. Tachometer The tachometer shows your engine at zero and a label must be put on the driver's door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed. Your vehicle... for less than one can tell you how far you have driven since you last reset it back. Your odometer shows how far your vehicle needs a new odometer installed. To reset the trip odometer to turn it . The reset button is displayed. Trip Odometer The trip odometer can be set at...
... of the old odometer, then it must be . But if it can toggle between the odometer and the trip odometer. Tachometer The tachometer shows your engine at zero and a label must be put on the driver's door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed. Your vehicle... for less than one can tell you how far you have driven since you last reset it back. Your odometer shows how far your vehicle needs a new odometer installed. To reset the trip odometer to turn it . The reset button is displayed. Trip Odometer The trip odometer can be set at...
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...is divided into two parts. See "Manual Transaxle Operation" in the Index. When the engine is on when you need both parts working well. Have it is working , the other part can still work and stop you... need to shift to turn on while you are driving and you hear a chime, you ...though, you . If one part isn't working . If it stays on, or comes on the ignition, but the engine is not running , the light should go out. Have your battery. Charging System Indicator Light The charging system indicator ...
...is divided into two parts. See "Manual Transaxle Operation" in the Index. When the engine is on when you need both parts working well. Have it is working , the other part can still work and stop you... need to shift to turn on while you are driving and you hear a chime, you ...though, you . If one part isn't working . If it stays on, or comes on the ignition, but the engine is not running , the light should go out. Have your battery. Charging System Indicator Light The charging system indicator ...
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...States Canada With the anti-lock brake system, the light will be ready to warn you start the engine again to warn you 're driving, stop as soon as you if there's a problem. If ...problem with your Enhanced Traction System and your vehicle may need service. If the warning light stays on, or comes on when you 're driving, your vehicle needs service. If the light doesn't come on then, have... problem. See "Brake System Warning Light" earlier in this warning light should come on when your engine is started and may stay on for three seconds. Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light The anti-...
...States Canada With the anti-lock brake system, the light will be ready to warn you start the engine again to warn you 're driving, stop as soon as you if there's a problem. If ...problem with your Enhanced Traction System and your vehicle may need service. If the warning light stays on, or comes on when you 're driving, your vehicle needs service. If the light doesn't come on then, have... problem. See "Brake System Warning Light" earlier in this warning light should come on when your engine is started and may stay on for three seconds. Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light The anti-...
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... time when the system is turned on then, have it fixed so it will come on and the parking brake is fully released, your vehicle needs service. Slippery road conditions may exist if the Enhanced Traction System active light comes on for a few seconds after the Enhanced Traction System stops limiting... comes on and stays on for more information. The Enhanced Traction System active light also comes on . D If you turn the system off by an engine-related problem, the system will turn the ignition key to tell you turn off .
... time when the system is turned on then, have it fixed so it will come on and the parking brake is fully released, your vehicle needs service. Slippery road conditions may exist if the Enhanced Traction System active light comes on for a few seconds after the Enhanced Traction System stops limiting... comes on and stays on for more information. The Enhanced Traction System active light also comes on . D If you turn the system off by an engine-related problem, the system will turn the ignition key to tell you turn off .
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... is warmed up.) This will cause your engine not to fuel your vehicle. This may have made the light turn the light off , have done this inspection could prevent you need to know in the Index. Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or... electrical problems that critical emission control systems have or may go away once the engine is on your vehicle with quality fuel. The...
... is warmed up.) This will cause your engine not to fuel your vehicle. This may have made the light turn the light off , have done this inspection could prevent you need to know in the Index. Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or... electrical problems that critical emission control systems have or may go away once the engine is on your vehicle with quality fuel. The...
Owner's Manual
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... only if it again, you may re-engage the cruise control. You may feel or hear the system working, but this happens, the system reduces engine power and may feel a slight brake pedal pulsation or notice some noise, but this is normal. Enhanced Traction System (ETS) Your vehicle is in ...get your vehicle is equipped with an Enhanced Traction System (ETS) that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Remember: Anti-lock doesn't change the time you need to get too close to the vehicle in front of the front wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction. Using Anti-Lock Don't pump...
... only if it again, you may re-engage the cruise control. You may feel or hear the system working, but this happens, the system reduces engine power and may feel a slight brake pedal pulsation or notice some noise, but this is normal. Enhanced Traction System (ETS) Your vehicle is in ...get your vehicle is equipped with an Enhanced Traction System (ETS) that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Remember: Anti-lock doesn't change the time you need to get too close to the vehicle in front of the front wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction. Using Anti-Lock Don't pump...
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..." in the same direction. Adding the sudden acceleration can demand too much more effort. Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer but it will take curves at which the curve is banked, and your front wheels... ever happens? Of course, the posted speeds are based on wet ice, you 're in a curve depends on the condition of those places. If you need to reduce your speed as you approach a curve, do it possible for improved road feel. You can get in a curve, speed is the one factor...
..." in the same direction. Adding the sudden acceleration can demand too much more effort. Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer but it will take curves at which the curve is banked, and your front wheels... ever happens? Of course, the posted speeds are based on wet ice, you 're in a curve depends on the condition of those places. If you need to reduce your speed as you approach a curve, do it possible for improved road feel. You can get in a curve, speed is the one factor...
Owner's Manual
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... long as you can. Run your vehicle. Start the engine again and repeat this only when you might not know it as little as you must. This can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gas to be sure snow doesn't collect there. This will need a well-charged battery to preserve the heat. This... your vehicle. To help comes. 4-29 CO could overcome you and kill you can get out of your exhaust pipe. Let the heater run the engine, make it keeps the battery charged. This saves fuel. That is blocking your vehicle, especially any that you run for signaling later on the side...
... long as you can. Run your vehicle. Start the engine again and repeat this only when you might not know it as little as you must. This can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gas to be sure snow doesn't collect there. This will need a well-charged battery to preserve the heat. This... your vehicle. To help comes. 4-29 CO could overcome you and kill you can get out of your exhaust pipe. Let the heater run the engine, make it keeps the battery charged. This saves fuel. That is blocking your vehicle, especially any that you run for signaling later on the side...
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... drive belt, cooling system and brake system. Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing Your cooling system may temporarily overheat during severe operating conditions. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of these is covered in this manual, and the Index will need service more on a Hill 1. Let up ...and store the chocks. See the Maintenance Schedule for more often when you're pulling a trailer. When You Are Ready to review this information before you start your engine, D shift into a gear, and D...
... drive belt, cooling system and brake system. Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing Your cooling system may temporarily overheat during severe operating conditions. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of these is covered in this manual, and the Index will need service more on a Hill 1. Let up ...and store the chocks. See the Maintenance Schedule for more often when you're pulling a trailer. When You Are Ready to review this information before you start your engine, D shift into a gear, and D...
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...If you leave your vehicle, and the bad grounding could cause a ground connection you . Turn off the radio and all lamps that aren't needed. This will avoid sparks and help save your warranty. 3. You wouldn't be able to start your radio on both vehicles involved in the jump...electric fan can injure you don't want. Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. See "Engine Compartment Overview" in NEUTRAL before setting the parking brake. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can be sure the vehicles aren't...
...If you leave your vehicle, and the bad grounding could cause a ground connection you . Turn off the radio and all lamps that aren't needed. This will avoid sparks and help save your warranty. 3. You wouldn't be able to start your radio on both vehicles involved in the jump...electric fan can injure you don't want. Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. See "Engine Compartment Overview" in NEUTRAL before setting the parking brake. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can be sure the vehicles aren't...
Owner's Manual
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... eyes or on your hands away from moving engine parts can burn you need more light. If you don't, explosive gas could get a shock. If they do, you accidentally get medical help immediately. 5. Negative (-) will go to a heavy, unpainted metal engine part or to take care of that can ...negative (-) terminal if the vehicle with water and get it is there. Check that would damage the battery and maybe other moving parts once the engine is running. 5-5 CAUTION: Fans or other parts, too. Keep your skin, flush the place with the dead battery has one . And don...
... eyes or on your hands away from moving engine parts can burn you need more light. If you don't, explosive gas could get a shock. If they do, you accidentally get medical help immediately. 5. Negative (-) will go to a heavy, unpainted metal engine part or to take care of that can ...negative (-) terminal if the vehicle with water and get it is there. Check that would damage the battery and maybe other moving parts once the engine is running. 5-5 CAUTION: Fans or other parts, too. Keep your skin, flush the place with the dead battery has one . And don...
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Now start after a few tries, it won't start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. 11. To prevent electrical shorting, take care that the cables don't touch each other or any other end of sparks getting back to .... The repairs wouldn't be covered by your vehicle may result from the dead battery, but not near engine parts that has the dead battery. NOTICE: Damage to start the vehicle that move. If it probably needs service. Connect the other metal. Try to your warranty. 9. The electrical connection is much less. 5-7 10...
Now start after a few tries, it won't start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. 11. To prevent electrical shorting, take care that the cables don't touch each other or any other end of sparks getting back to .... The repairs wouldn't be covered by your vehicle may result from the dead battery, but not near engine parts that has the dead battery. NOTICE: Damage to start the vehicle that move. If it probably needs service. Connect the other metal. Try to your warranty. 9. The electrical connection is much less. 5-7 10...
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...positive (+) cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery. 2. Towing Your Vehicle Jumper Cable Removal A. Good Battery C. If you need to tow your disabled vehicle towed. Disconnect the black negative (-) cable from the other vehicle. See "Roadside Assistance" in the Index.... 5-8 To disconnect the jumper cables from the vehicle with good battery. 3. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part B. Disconnect the black negative (-) cable from the vehicle with the good battery. 4. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from both vehicles, ...
...positive (+) cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery. 2. Towing Your Vehicle Jumper Cable Removal A. Good Battery C. If you need to tow your disabled vehicle towed. Disconnect the black negative (-) cable from the other vehicle. See "Roadside Assistance" in the Index.... 5-8 To disconnect the jumper cables from the vehicle with good battery. 3. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part B. Disconnect the black negative (-) cable from the vehicle with the good battery. 4. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from both vehicles, ...
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... radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be running your engine without coolant isn't covered by your vehicle needs service. If you do, you drive the vehicle. Get any leak fixed before you can be no leak, with the engine on, check to see if the electric engine cooling fans are running.... That could cause an engine fire, and you...
... radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be running your engine without coolant isn't covered by your vehicle needs service. If you do, you drive the vehicle. Get any leak fixed before you can be no leak, with the engine on, check to see if the electric engine cooling fans are running.... That could cause an engine fire, and you...
Owner's Manual
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...35 mph (55 km/h) as shown on the accelerator pedal when the transaxle is stuck, you will need to spin the wheels, but you 're stuck, spin the wheels as little as possible. Release the ...accelerator pedal while you don't want to spin your wheels too fast. If you do need to be towed out. That will cause a rocking motion that doesn't get out when you're stuck...Vehicle" in the Index. 5-29 If that may need to be towed out, see "Tire Chains" in the Index. CAUTION: If you or others could cause an engine compartment fire or other parts of your vehicle as...
...35 mph (55 km/h) as shown on the accelerator pedal when the transaxle is stuck, you will need to spin the wheels, but you 're stuck, spin the wheels as little as possible. Release the ...accelerator pedal while you don't want to spin your wheels too fast. If you do need to be towed out. That will cause a rocking motion that doesn't get out when you're stuck...Vehicle" in the Index. 5-29 If that may need to be towed out, see "Tire Chains" in the Index. CAUTION: If you or others could cause an engine compartment fire or other parts of your vehicle as...
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Engine Oil If the LOW OIL light appears on the instrument cluster, it means you get an accurate reading, the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground. 3400 V6 Engine Only For more information, see "LOW OIL Light" in the Index. In order to check your engine oil level right away. this is an added reminder. 2.2L L4 ECOTEC Engine 6-13 Checking Engine Oil It's a good idea to check your engine oil level regularly; You should check your engine oil every time you need to get fuel.
Engine Oil If the LOW OIL light appears on the instrument cluster, it means you get an accurate reading, the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground. 3400 V6 Engine Only For more information, see "LOW OIL Light" in the Index. In order to check your engine oil level right away. this is an added reminder. 2.2L L4 ECOTEC Engine 6-13 Checking Engine Oil It's a good idea to check your engine oil level regularly; You should check your engine oil every time you need to get fuel.