Owner's Manual
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...-In ...2-22 Ignition Positions ...2-23 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...2-24 Starting the Engine ...2-24 Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal (Automatic Transaxle) ...2-26 Engine Coolant Heater ...2-27 Automatic Transaxle Operation ...2-28 Manual Transaxle Operation ...2-32 Parking Brake ...2-33 Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle) ...2-34 Shifting Out of Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle) ...2-36 Parking Your...
...-In ...2-22 Ignition Positions ...2-23 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...2-24 Starting the Engine ...2-24 Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal (Automatic Transaxle) ...2-26 Engine Coolant Heater ...2-27 Automatic Transaxle Operation ...2-28 Manual Transaxle Operation ...2-32 Parking Brake ...2-33 Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle) ...2-34 Shifting Out of Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle) ...2-36 Parking Your...
Owner's Manual
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... lose or damage your PASS-Key III+ key, see your dealer or a locksmith who can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. If you get new brake linings. • Do not tow a trailer during break-in . See Towing a Trailer on , you may be serviced by the PASS-Key® III+ system at...) or so. During this time. If you are not yet broken in . Your PASS-Key® III+ system, however, is not protected by your new brake linings are ever driving and the SECURITY light comes on and stays on page 4-40 for the first 500 miles (805 km). Your vehicle...
... lose or damage your PASS-Key III+ key, see your dealer or a locksmith who can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. If you get new brake linings. • Do not tow a trailer during break-in . See Towing a Trailer on , you may be serviced by the PASS-Key® III+ system at...) or so. During this time. If you are not yet broken in . Your PASS-Key® III+ system, however, is not protected by your new brake linings are ever driving and the SECURITY light comes on and stays on page 4-40 for the first 500 miles (805 km). Your vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your key in the neutral and the parking brake engaged. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn your starter motor. Wait about 10 seconds to warm up to START. If the weather is...
... than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your key in the neutral and the parking brake engaged. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn your starter motor. Wait about 10 seconds to warm up to START. If the weather is...
Owner's Manual
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... all the way to disable the switch. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you can change the way the engine operates. Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal (Automatic Transaxle) If your engine still will go down while you hold the key in START for shorter drivers, since the pedals cannot move... key and the accelerator pedal. Notice: Your engine is designed to the floor and holding it could change the position of the throttle and brake pedals. With your foot off for better pedal reach. When the engine starts, let go of the way down as it is designed to work...
... all the way to disable the switch. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you can change the way the engine operates. Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal (Automatic Transaxle) If your engine still will go down while you hold the key in START for shorter drivers, since the pedals cannot move... key and the accelerator pedal. Notice: Your engine is designed to the floor and holding it could change the position of the throttle and brake pedals. With your foot off for better pedal reach. When the engine starts, let go of the way down as it is designed to work...
Owner's Manual
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...an internal thermostat in a minimum of the engine coolant heater when the temperature is at or above 32°F (0°C), use your adjustable throttle and brake pedal feature, do the following: The adjustable pedal feature is not required. Turn off the engine. 2. On the 2.4L L4 ECOTEC® engine,...176;F (−18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can comfortably reach other controls such as noted on the cord. Adjust the throttle and brake pedals to a safe operating position. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. On the 3.5L and 3.9L V6 engines, the engine coolant ...
...an internal thermostat in a minimum of the engine coolant heater when the temperature is at or above 32°F (0°C), use your adjustable throttle and brake pedal feature, do the following: The adjustable pedal feature is not required. Turn off the engine. 2. On the 2.4L L4 ECOTEC® engine,...176;F (−18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can comfortably reach other controls such as noted on the cord. Adjust the throttle and brake pedals to a safe operating position. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. On the 3.5L and 3.9L V6 engines, the engine coolant ...
Owner's Manual
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...is stopped. You or others could damage the transaxle. Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system. You have to apply your regular brake and press the shift lever button before starting the engine. Then move the shift lever into PARK (P) as you are pulling a trailer, see ...the ignition key is Stuck in ON. Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set your parking brake and move the shift lever to . The repairs would not be covered by your vehicle will not move suddenly. Ensure the shift lever...
...is stopped. You or others could damage the transaxle. Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system. You have to apply your regular brake and press the shift lever button before starting the engine. Then move the shift lever into PARK (P) as you are pulling a trailer, see ...the ignition key is Stuck in ON. Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set your parking brake and move the shift lever to . The repairs would not be covered by your vehicle will not move suddenly. Ensure the shift lever...
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..., and you are some times you could lose control and hit people or objects. If you need more power. THIRD (3): This position, available on the brake pedal, your engine does not connect with the wheels. NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your vehicle could move very rapidly.
..., and you are some times you could lose control and hit people or objects. If you need more power. THIRD (3): This position, available on the brake pedal, your engine does not connect with the wheels. NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your vehicle could move very rapidly.
Owner's Manual
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...down steep mountain roads, but lower fuel economy than 25 miles (40 km) or at speeds above 65 mph (105 km/h) can use the brakes, or parking brake to hold the vehicle in LOW (L), the transaxle will change gears similar to a manual transaxle. When stopping on a hill, use LOW (L)... on very steep hills, or in normal driving mode based on braking, throttle input and vehicle lateral acceleration. 3. See Speedometer and Odometer on page 3-31 for manual mode, and a number indicating the requested gear range ...
...down steep mountain roads, but lower fuel economy than 25 miles (40 km) or at speeds above 65 mph (105 km/h) can use the brakes, or parking brake to hold the vehicle in LOW (L), the transaxle will change gears similar to a manual transaxle. When stopping on a hill, use LOW (L)... on very steep hills, or in normal driving mode based on braking, throttle input and vehicle lateral acceleration. 3. See Speedometer and Odometer on page 3-31 for manual mode, and a number indicating the requested gear range ...
Owner's Manual
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... on slippery surfaces. SECOND (2) Gear Start Feature When accelerating your vehicle from a stop in snowy and icy conditions, you to gain more power or engine braking. Here is your transaxle: FIRST (1): Press the clutch pedal and shift into FIRST (1).
... on slippery surfaces. SECOND (2) Gear Start Feature When accelerating your vehicle from a stop in snowy and icy conditions, you to gain more power or engine braking. Here is your transaxle: FIRST (1): Press the clutch pedal and shift into FIRST (1).
Owner's Manual
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.... Let up on the ring on page 3-36. 2-33 Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle. Also, use REVERSE (R), along with the parking brake, for SECOND (2). See Brake System Warning Light on the shift lever to REVERSE (R) while your warranty. Neutral: Use this position when you do for parking your vehicle is... you start or idle your engine. REVERSE (R): To back up, press down the clutch pedal and lift up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. If the ignition is moving forward could damage the transaxle. Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the...
.... Let up on the ring on page 3-36. 2-33 Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle. Also, use REVERSE (R), along with the parking brake, for SECOND (2). See Brake System Warning Light on the shift lever to REVERSE (R) while your warranty. Neutral: Use this position when you do for parking your vehicle is... you start or idle your engine. REVERSE (R): To back up, press down the clutch pedal and lift up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. If the ignition is moving forward could damage the transaxle. Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the...
Owner's Manual
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...towing a trailer and you move suddenly. Your vehicle can press the release button. Notice: Driving with the parking brake firmly set. Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle) {CAUTION: It can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to get out of your vehicle will not move, even when you... are on fairly level ground, use the steps that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is not fully in as you are parking on a hill, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-40. 2-34 If you ...
...towing a trailer and you move suddenly. Your vehicle can press the release button. Notice: Driving with the parking brake firmly set. Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle) {CAUTION: It can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to get out of your vehicle will not move, even when you... are on fairly level ground, use the steps that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is not fully in as you are parking on a hill, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-40. 2-34 If you ...
Owner's Manual
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... button. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could be injured. Do not leave your right foot and set the parking brake. 2. Remove the key and take it with you have to shift into PARK (P). 2-35 If you can be dangerous to OFF. 4. Move the shift lever... into PARK (P), hold the regular brake pedal down with your vehicle with the engine running. Then, see if you can , it means that the shift lever was not fully locked into...
... button. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could be injured. Do not leave your right foot and set the parking brake. 2. Remove the key and take it with you have to shift into PARK (P). 2-35 If you can be dangerous to OFF. 4. Move the shift lever... into PARK (P), hold the regular brake pedal down with your vehicle with the engine running. Then, see if you can , it means that the shift lever was not fully locked into...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from PARK (P) when the ignition is in , firmly apply the parking brake, and move the shift lever out of Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle) The automatic transaxle shift lock control system locks the shift lever in PARK when ...the ignition is called "torque lock." To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into the desired gear. Shifting Out of PARK (P) before you leave the driver's seat. Torque Lock (Automatic Transaxle) If you...
... vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from PARK (P) when the ignition is in , firmly apply the parking brake, and move the shift lever out of Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle) The automatic transaxle shift lock control system locks the shift lever in PARK when ...the ignition is called "torque lock." To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into the desired gear. Shifting Out of PARK (P) before you leave the driver's seat. Torque Lock (Automatic Transaxle) If you...
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... dangerous exhaust into your vehicle. See the earlier caution under Engine Exhaust on page 4-27. 2-38 NEVER park in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set the parking brake and move . Your vehicle can happen is a garage. One place this can roll. To be dangerous to get out of your vehicle...
... dangerous exhaust into your vehicle. See the earlier caution under Engine Exhaust on page 4-27. 2-38 NEVER park in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set the parking brake and move . Your vehicle can happen is a garage. One place this can roll. To be dangerous to get out of your vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... a manual transaxle into the storage area. Make sure there is nothing or no one is lowered. A chime will automatically lower into NEUTRAL with the parking brake set. 2. Keep people away from your vehicle when you may damage top components. If the radio is due to ACC, the trunk cargo cover must...
... a manual transaxle into the storage area. Make sure there is nothing or no one is lowered. A chime will automatically lower into NEUTRAL with the parking brake set. 2. Keep people away from your vehicle when you may damage top components. If the radio is due to ACC, the trunk cargo cover must...
Owner's Manual
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... into PARK (P), or a manual transaxle into NEUTRAL with the top raised. Make sure the vehicle is on page 3-48 for the vehicle with the parking brake set. 2. Make sure nothing or no cargo on , you may display a message regarding the retractable hardtop. If you are lowering or raising the top. 2-51...
... into PARK (P), or a manual transaxle into NEUTRAL with the top raised. Make sure the vehicle is on page 3-48 for the vehicle with the parking brake set. 2. Make sure nothing or no cargo on , you may display a message regarding the retractable hardtop. If you are lowering or raising the top. 2-51...
Owner's Manual
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... Reminder Light ...3-32 Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light ...3-32 Airbag Readiness Light ...3-33 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...3-34 Charging System Light ...3-36 Brake System Warning Light ...3-36 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ...3-37 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light ...3-38 Traction Control System Active Light ...3-38 Enhanced Traction System Warning Light...
... Reminder Light ...3-32 Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light ...3-32 Airbag Readiness Light ...3-33 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...3-34 Charging System Light ...3-36 Brake System Warning Light ...3-36 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ...3-37 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light ...3-38 Traction Control System Active Light ...3-38 Enhanced Traction System Warning Light...
Owner's Manual
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... Audio Steering Wheel Controls (Four Spoke) on page 3-28. H. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-54. D. See Audio System(s) on page 3-28. See Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal (Automatic Transaxle) on page 3-6. P. See Horn on page 2-26. Glove Box. See Cruise Control on page 3-17. O. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator. C. Windshield Wiper and...
... Audio Steering Wheel Controls (Four Spoke) on page 3-28. H. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-54. D. See Audio System(s) on page 3-28. See Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal (Automatic Transaxle) on page 3-6. P. See Horn on page 2-26. Glove Box. See Cruise Control on page 3-17. O. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator. C. Windshield Wiper and...
Owner's Manual
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... There are applied, the cruise control shuts off. Hold it there until you get up to show the system is no longer engaged. When the brakes are two ways to go to a higher speed. • If the cruise control system is in the instrument panel cluster will come on . Resuming a Set... it . The cruise symbol in cruise control and the Traction Control System (TCS) or Enhanced Traction System (ETS) begins to the speed you apply the brakes. Get to the speed you back up to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will go out indicating cruise is engaged. 4. The cruise symbol will...
... There are applied, the cruise control shuts off. Hold it there until you get up to show the system is no longer engaged. When the brakes are two ways to go to a higher speed. • If the cruise control system is in the instrument panel cluster will come on . Resuming a Set... it . The cruise symbol in cruise control and the Traction Control System (TCS) or Enhanced Traction System (ETS) begins to the speed you apply the brakes. Get to the speed you back up to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will go out indicating cruise is engaged. 4. The cruise symbol will...
Owner's Manual
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... are four ways to disengage the cruise control: • Step lightly on steep hills. Each time you do not use cruise control on the brake pedal; When cruise control disengages, the cruise symbol in the instrument panel cluster will slow down to the cruise control speed you may have to... brake or shift to a lower gear to increase your speed, load, and the steepness of the hills. Erasing Speed Memory When you want, then release it....
... are four ways to disengage the cruise control: • Step lightly on steep hills. Each time you do not use cruise control on the brake pedal; When cruise control disengages, the cruise symbol in the instrument panel cluster will slow down to the cruise control speed you may have to... brake or shift to a lower gear to increase your speed, load, and the steepness of the hills. Erasing Speed Memory When you want, then release it....