Owner's Manual
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... stays on the seat cushion, with the airbag system. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 4-14 for more on the seat during vehicle maneuvers and braking, which helps the passenger sensing system maintain the passenger airbag status. Safety belts help keep the passenger in position on this position for additional information...
... stays on the seat cushion, with the airbag system. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 4-14 for more on the seat during vehicle maneuvers and braking, which helps the passenger sensing system maintain the passenger airbag status. Safety belts help keep the passenger in position on this position for additional information...
Owner's Manual
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... Trip Odometer(s) ...4-13 Tachometer ...4-13 Safety Belt Reminders ...4-14 Airbag Readiness Light ...4-14 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...4-15 Charging System Light ...4-17 Brake System Warning Light ...4-17 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light ...4-18 StabiliTrak® Indicator Light ...4-19 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light ...4-19 Tire Pressure Light ...4-19 Malfunction Indicator Lamp...
... Trip Odometer(s) ...4-13 Tachometer ...4-13 Safety Belt Reminders ...4-14 Airbag Readiness Light ...4-14 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...4-15 Charging System Light ...4-17 Brake System Warning Light ...4-17 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light ...4-18 StabiliTrak® Indicator Light ...4-19 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light ...4-19 Tire Pressure Light ...4-19 Malfunction Indicator Lamp...
Owner's Manual
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... been turned on. • The vehicle speed drops below 25 mph (40 km/h). { CAUTION If you leave your foot off until the brake has been applied once. You could be turned on the cruise control. The J indicator light on the instrument panel cluster turns on when you... safety reasons the cruise control cannot be startled and even lose control. CC On Message With automatic transmission, only use cruise control. • The brake is applied. • The clutch pedal is applied (for manual transmission vehicles). • The automatic transmission is in DRIVE (D). Take your cruise ...
... been turned on. • The vehicle speed drops below 25 mph (40 km/h). { CAUTION If you leave your foot off until the brake has been applied once. You could be turned on the cruise control. The J indicator light on the instrument panel cluster turns on when you... safety reasons the cruise control cannot be startled and even lose control. CC On Message With automatic transmission, only use cruise control. • The brake is applied. • The clutch pedal is applied (for manual transmission vehicles). • The automatic transmission is in DRIVE (D). Take your cruise ...
Owner's Manual
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... the desired lower speed is done, the vehicle speed increase by about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) without using the accelerator pedal. Of course, applying the brake turns off . Ending Cruise Control There are several ways to end cruise control: • Step lightly on , press W. Erasing Speed Memory The cruise... Instruments and Controls Resuming a Set Speed Once the vehicle speed reaches about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more and the cruise control is on the brake or clutch pedal. • The automatic transmission is placed in NEUTRAL (N). • Press the 9 button. • To increase vehicle speed in...
... the desired lower speed is done, the vehicle speed increase by about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) without using the accelerator pedal. Of course, applying the brake turns off . Ending Cruise Control There are several ways to end cruise control: • Step lightly on , press W. Erasing Speed Memory The cruise... Instruments and Controls Resuming a Set Speed Once the vehicle speed reaches about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more and the cruise control is on the brake or clutch pedal. • The automatic transmission is placed in NEUTRAL (N). • Press the 9 button. • To increase vehicle speed in...
Owner's Manual
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... will be wrong with the lights or the passenger sensing system. The light will stay on this light is a brake problem. Instruments and Controls If, after the parking brake is fully released, there is on could drain the battery. This light comes on briefly when the ignition ...when the ignition is started. Have it will come on . See Airbag Readiness Light on page 4-14 for service. 4-17 Charging System Light Brake System Warning Light { CAUTION If the airbag readiness light in the right front passenger's seat may be a problem with the airbag system. See your...
... will be wrong with the lights or the passenger sensing system. The light will stay on this light is a brake problem. Instruments and Controls If, after the parking brake is fully released, there is on could drain the battery. This light comes on briefly when the ignition ...when the ignition is started. Have it will come on . See Airbag Readiness Light on page 4-14 for service. 4-17 Charging System Light Brake System Warning Light { CAUTION If the airbag readiness light in the right front passenger's seat may be a problem with the airbag system. See your...
Owner's Manual
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... warning light on can lead to stop . If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for more information. { CAUTION The brake system may take longer to an accident. See Towing Your Vehicle on after the vehicle has been pulled off the road and carefully stopped, have ...;oor. It may not be working properly and there might be harder to push or go closer to . Place the vehicle in PARK (P). { CAUTION Your brake system may take longer to an accident. If the light is still on after you have pulled off the ignition. 4. If the light is still...
... warning light on can lead to stop . If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for more information. { CAUTION The brake system may take longer to an accident. See Towing Your Vehicle on after the vehicle has been pulled off the road and carefully stopped, have ...;oor. It may not be working properly and there might be harder to push or go closer to . Place the vehicle in PARK (P). { CAUTION Your brake system may take longer to an accident. If the light is still on after you have pulled off the ignition. 4. If the light is still...
Owner's Manual
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... the following: • Press the OK button on the base level audio system. • Press the multifunction knob, if your vehicle has this feature, the brake light switch, and important exterior lights, including wiring and fuses. On the base level DIC, messages appear in an abbreviated form. • Press the left...
... the following: • Press the OK button on the base level audio system. • Press the multifunction knob, if your vehicle has this feature, the brake light switch, and important exterior lights, including wiring and fuses. On the base level DIC, messages appear in an abbreviated form. • Press the left...
Owner's Manual
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...fluid reservoir to provide you . See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 9-12. Brakelight switch check This message displays when the brake lamp does not come on page 2-4. Have the system serviced by your dealer/retailer immediately. If you need roadside assistance, press ...system. Have the cooling system serviced by your location. See "Battery Replacement" under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on when the brake is a problem with a wide range of safety, security, information, and convenience services. 4-38 Instruments and Controls Safeguard check This message ...
...fluid reservoir to provide you . See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 9-12. Brakelight switch check This message displays when the brake lamp does not come on page 2-4. Have the system serviced by your dealer/retailer immediately. If you need roadside assistance, press ...system. Have the cooling system serviced by your location. See "Battery Replacement" under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on when the brake is a problem with a wide range of safety, security, information, and convenience services. 4-38 Instruments and Controls Safeguard check This message ...
Owner's Manual
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......8-2 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...8-3 Starting the Engine ...8-3 Engine Heater ...8-4 Automatic Transmission Operation ...8-5 Manual Transmission Operation ...8-9 Parking Brake ...8-10 Shifting Into Park ...8-11 Shifting Out of Park ...8-13 Parking the Vehicle ...8-13 Parking Over Things That Burn ...8-13 ... the Vehicle While Parked ...8-14 Driving Your Vehicle Defensive Driving ...8-16 Drunk Driving ...8-16 Control of a Vehicle ...8-17 Braking ...8-17 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...8-18 StabiliTrak® System ...8-19 Steering ...8-20 Off-Road Recovery ...8-22 Passing ...8-23 Loss of...
......8-2 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...8-3 Starting the Engine ...8-3 Engine Heater ...8-4 Automatic Transmission Operation ...8-5 Manual Transmission Operation ...8-9 Parking Brake ...8-10 Shifting Into Park ...8-11 Shifting Out of Park ...8-13 Parking the Vehicle ...8-13 Parking Over Things That Burn ...8-13 ... the Vehicle While Parked ...8-14 Driving Your Vehicle Defensive Driving ...8-16 Drunk Driving ...8-16 Control of a Vehicle ...8-17 Braking ...8-17 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...8-18 StabiliTrak® System ...8-19 Steering ...8-20 Off-Road Recovery ...8-22 Passing ...8-23 Loss of...
Owner's Manual
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... of P (Park), the ignition must be turned by hand, see your dealer/retailer. If this happens, move the steering wheel from which you get new brake linings. Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break-In Notice: Your vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in , and turn it only with... be in the ignition could cause damage to the LOCK/OFF position. On vehicles with your wheels turned off center. Follow this time the new brake linings are not yet broken in the long run if you follow these guidelines: Ignition Positions • Do not drive at any one constant speed...
... of P (Park), the ignition must be turned by hand, see your dealer/retailer. If this happens, move the steering wheel from which you get new brake linings. Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break-In Notice: Your vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in , and turn it only with... be in the ignition could cause damage to the LOCK/OFF position. On vehicles with your wheels turned off center. Follow this time the new brake linings are not yet broken in the long run if you follow these guidelines: Ignition Positions • Do not drive at any one constant speed...
Owner's Manual
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...) or N (Neutral). Shift to P (Park) only when your vehicle is allowed to LOCK/OFF. C (ON/RUN): The ignition switch stays in Neutral and the parking brake engaged. This position can be able to five minutes after any other position. Manual Transmission The shift lever should be used to sixty minutes...
...) or N (Neutral). Shift to P (Park) only when your vehicle is allowed to LOCK/OFF. C (ON/RUN): The ignition switch stays in Neutral and the parking brake engaged. This position can be able to five minutes after any other position. Manual Transmission The shift lever should be used to sixty minutes...
Owner's Manual
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...;rmly set your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in ON/RUN. Shift to back up. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) only. The regular brakes must be injured. If you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle back and forth to get ... . To restart while you have left the engine running at high speed. PARK (P): This position locks the front wheels. See Shifting Into Park on the brake pedal, the vehicle could lose control and hit people or objects. Do not shift into a drive gear while the engine is dangerous to get out...
...;rmly set your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in ON/RUN. Shift to back up. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) only. The regular brakes must be injured. If you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle back and forth to get ... . To restart while you have left the engine running at high speed. PARK (P): This position locks the front wheels. See Shifting Into Park on the brake pedal, the vehicle could lose control and hit people or objects. Do not shift into a drive gear while the engine is dangerous to get out...
Owner's Manual
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DRIVE (D): This position is also used for normal driving, however, it on a hill, use your brakes off and on hilly, winding roads. THIRD (3): This position is for more power and lower fuel economy than SECOND (2). If the shift lever is put ... FIRST (1). Be sure the engine is going down steep mountain roads, but lower fuel economy than DRIVE (D). Notice: If your vehicle seems to use the brakes to hold the vehicle in FIRST (1), the transmission does not shift into FIRST (1) at speeds above 65 mph (105 km/h) can help control the vehicles...
DRIVE (D): This position is also used for normal driving, however, it on a hill, use your brakes off and on hilly, winding roads. THIRD (3): This position is for more power and lower fuel economy than SECOND (2). If the shift lever is put ... FIRST (1). Be sure the engine is going down steep mountain roads, but lower fuel economy than DRIVE (D). Notice: If your vehicle seems to use the brakes to hold the vehicle in FIRST (1), the transmission does not shift into FIRST (1) at speeds above 65 mph (105 km/h) can help control the vehicles...
Owner's Manual
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... (3) gear when you begin to move. 8-8 Driving and Operating The Winter Driving Mode is turned off automatically at high transmission oil temperatures. • The foot brake is pressed. • The vehicle is stopped. • The accelerator pedal is not pressed. • The transmission fluid temperature is greater than 0° C (32...
... (3) gear when you begin to move. 8-8 Driving and Operating The Winter Driving Mode is turned off automatically at high transmission oil temperatures. • The foot brake is pressed. • The vehicle is stopped. • The accelerator pedal is not pressed. • The transmission fluid temperature is greater than 0° C (32...
Owner's Manual
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... accelerator pedal. Press the clutch pedal back down steep grades your transmission may feel the transmission shift from Drive to Neutral when the brake is the shift pattern. Performance On Demand This feature allows the driver to automatically force a downshift, when traveling at speeds less than... press the accelerator pedal. Downhill Grade Assist When traveling down . This is applied. Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift to NEUTRAL (N). Then shift into THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH (5), the same way you do for SECOND (2). You may...
... accelerator pedal. Press the clutch pedal back down steep grades your transmission may feel the transmission shift from Drive to Neutral when the brake is the shift pattern. Performance On Demand This feature allows the driver to automatically force a downshift, when traveling at speeds less than... press the accelerator pedal. Downhill Grade Assist When traveling down . This is applied. Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift to NEUTRAL (N). Then shift into THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH (5), the same way you do for SECOND (2). You may...
Owner's Manual
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... button in neutral, and release the clutch pedal. To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down . Pull the parking brake lever up on the parking brake lever. Press the clutch pedal again and repeat the gear selection. Parking Brake Shift Speeds { CAUTION If you skip a gear when you downshift, you... could lose control of your vehicle. You could damage the transmission. The repairs would The parking brake is stopped. To set the selector lever in as you move the brake lever all the way down more than one gear at a time when you can press the release button...
... button in neutral, and release the clutch pedal. To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down . Pull the parking brake lever up on the parking brake lever. Press the clutch pedal again and repeat the gear selection. Parking Brake Shift Speeds { CAUTION If you skip a gear when you downshift, you... could lose control of your vehicle. You could damage the transmission. The repairs would The parking brake is stopped. To set the selector lever in as you move the brake lever all the way down more than one gear at a time when you can press the release button...
Owner's Manual
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... button on the shift lever and pushing the shift lever all the way toward the front of your vehicle will come on, if the parking brake is set, the ignition is on and the vehicle speed is not fully in PARK (P) with you. If you have left the engine running, the... Park { CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle. 3. Remove the key and take it with the parking brake firmly set the parking brake. Make sure that follow. 1. Your vehicle can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to LOCK/OFF. 4. Turn the ignition key to...
... button on the shift lever and pushing the shift lever all the way toward the front of your vehicle will come on, if the parking brake is set, the ignition is on and the vehicle speed is not fully in PARK (P) with you. If you have left the engine running, the... Park { CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle. 3. Remove the key and take it with the parking brake firmly set the parking brake. Make sure that follow. 1. Your vehicle can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to LOCK/OFF. 4. Turn the ignition key to...
Owner's Manual
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...of PARK (P) before you leave it means that the shift lever was not fully locked in PARK (P) and your parking brake is firmly set . To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into PARK (P) properly, the weight of PARK (P). The vehicle could be injured. And, if you...engine running. Then, see Shifting Into Park on the parking pawl in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set before you have moved the shift lever into PARK (P), hold the regular brake pedal down. This is called torque lock. Do not leave the vehicle with the engine running. You may...
...of PARK (P) before you leave it means that the shift lever was not fully locked in PARK (P) and your parking brake is firmly set . To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into PARK (P) properly, the weight of PARK (P). The vehicle could be injured. And, if you...engine running. Then, see Shifting Into Park on the parking pawl in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set before you have moved the shift lever into PARK (P), hold the regular brake pedal down. This is called torque lock. Do not leave the vehicle with the engine running. You may...
Owner's Manual
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...fully released. • Prevent movement of the shift lever out of PARK (P), unless the ignition is in the ON/RUN position and the regular brake pedal is always functional except in the case of PARK (P): 1. Press the shift lever button. 3. Fully release the shift lever button. 2. If... on page 9-68 for more information. Once the shift lever has been placed into FIRST (1) or REVERSE (R) and firmly apply the parking brake. Driving and Operating 8-13 Shifting Out of PARK (P) use the following sequence: 1. Parking the Vehicle Before you get out of your dealer/retailer ...
...fully released. • Prevent movement of the shift lever out of PARK (P), unless the ignition is in the ON/RUN position and the regular brake pedal is always functional except in the case of PARK (P): 1. Press the shift lever button. 3. Fully release the shift lever button. 2. If... on page 9-68 for more information. Once the shift lever has been placed into FIRST (1) or REVERSE (R) and firmly apply the parking brake. Driving and Operating 8-13 Shifting Out of PARK (P) use the following sequence: 1. Parking the Vehicle Before you get out of your dealer/retailer ...
Owner's Manual
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...-in easily. NEVER park in PARK (P) with the engine running , the vehicle can happen is not fully in a garage with the parking brake firmly set the parking brake and move , even when you are on page 8-11. If you have left the engine running . Do not leave your vehicle if the...
...-in easily. NEVER park in PARK (P) with the engine running , the vehicle can happen is not fully in a garage with the parking brake firmly set the parking brake and move , even when you are on page 8-11. If you have left the engine running . Do not leave your vehicle if the...