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...) 2-1 and what to do if you if everything is working properly -- Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you have a problem. 2-2 2-4 2-6 2-9 2-14 2-21 2-22 2-23 2-25 2-28 2-28 2-30 2-31 2-32 2-37 2-38 2-40 2-41 2-41 Windows Keys Door Locks Remote ...(Option) Vehicle Customization Liftgate Theft Content Theft-Deterrent (Option) PASS-Key III New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) Shifting Out of PARK (P) Parking Over Things That Burn...
...) 2-1 and what to do if you if everything is working properly -- Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you have a problem. 2-2 2-4 2-6 2-9 2-14 2-21 2-22 2-23 2-25 2-28 2-28 2-30 2-31 2-32 2-37 2-38 2-40 2-41 2-41 Windows Keys Door Locks Remote ...(Option) Vehicle Customization Liftgate Theft Content Theft-Deterrent (Option) PASS-Key III New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) Shifting Out of PARK (P) Parking Over Things That Burn...
Owner's Manual
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...signal that something is turned to ON or START, a chime will see in the Index. Paying attention to do about it. Gages can be a problem, check the section that works along with this section, you locate them. Waiting to your vehicle. and even dangerous. Safety Belt Reminder Light When the...may be costly -- See "Message Center" in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know your vehicle. The pictures will also come on when there may be alarmed when this manual's advice. Your vehicle ...
...signal that something is turned to ON or START, a chime will see in the Index. Paying attention to do about it. Gages can be a problem, check the section that works along with this section, you locate them. Waiting to your vehicle. and even dangerous. Safety Belt Reminder Light When the...may be costly -- See "Message Center" in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know your vehicle. The pictures will also come on when there may be alarmed when this manual's advice. Your vehicle ...
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The warning light should come on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition key to ON. D If there's an engine-related and brake system problem that is caused by pressing the TRAC OFF button located in the Index for more information. See "Traction Control System" in the center console switchbank ... stays on longer than normal after you turn the ignition off. If the light doesn't come on then, have anti-lock brakes. Then start the engine again to ON. The anti-lock brake system warning light should come on and stay on briefly when you 've started your...
The warning light should come on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition key to ON. D If there's an engine-related and brake system problem that is caused by pressing the TRAC OFF button located in the Index for more information. See "Traction Control System" in the center console switchbank ... stays on longer than normal after you turn the ignition off. If the light doesn't come on then, have anti-lock brakes. Then start the engine again to ON. The anti-lock brake system warning light should come on and stay on briefly when you 've started your...
Owner's Manual
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... for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in correctly diagnosing any problem is apparent. The SERVICE ENGINE SOON or CHECK ENGINE light comes on , after a while, your emission controls may not work as well, your fuel...
... for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in correctly diagnosing any problem is apparent. The SERVICE ENGINE SOON or CHECK ENGINE light comes on , after a while, your emission controls may not work as well, your fuel...
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..."Fuel" in order to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that critical emission control systems have developed. Emissions Inspection and...into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration. (These conditions may go away once the engine is warmed up.) This will be detected by the system. Failure to prepare the vehicle for inspection. ... recently changed brands of routine driving. If you have done this inspection if the SERVICE ENGINE SOON or CHECK ENGINE light is designed to fuel your dealer or qualified service center to pass this inspection could...
..."Fuel" in order to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that critical emission control systems have developed. Emissions Inspection and...into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration. (These conditions may go away once the engine is warmed up.) This will be detected by the system. Failure to prepare the vehicle for inspection. ... recently changed brands of routine driving. If you have done this inspection if the SERVICE ENGINE SOON or CHECK ENGINE light is designed to fuel your dealer or qualified service center to pass this inspection could...
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... related to cool down before the traction control system warning message will not limit wheel spin. If there's an engine-related and brake system problem that you may have problems with the message on the ignition as a check to turn off . It could drain your driving accordingly. Adjust... instrument panel cluster in the message center could indicate that is displayed, the traction control system will turn on , be a problem with the charging system. Your vehicle may be certain to show you must drive a short distance with a generator drive belt, or another...
... related to cool down before the traction control system warning message will not limit wheel spin. If there's an engine-related and brake system problem that you may have problems with the message on the ignition as a check to turn off . It could drain your driving accordingly. Adjust... instrument panel cluster in the message center could indicate that is displayed, the traction control system will turn on , be a problem with the charging system. Your vehicle may be certain to show you must drive a short distance with a generator drive belt, or another...
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...vehicle is low. There may also be too low. If you may be another problem causing low oil pressure. When the engine is not covered by your engine oil pressure. Check your oil as soon as possible and have a problem with a low oil pressure warning message. Your oil pressure message lets you know... when you do, your engine from neglected oil problems can become so hot that it catches fire. You or others could be costly and is running and this message comes on, the engine oil level may have your vehicle serviced. NOTICE: Damage to your...
...vehicle is low. There may also be too low. If you may be another problem causing low oil pressure. When the engine is not covered by your engine oil pressure. Check your oil as soon as possible and have a problem with a low oil pressure warning message. Your oil pressure message lets you know... when you do, your engine from neglected oil problems can become so hot that it catches fire. You or others could be costly and is running and this message comes on, the engine oil level may have your vehicle serviced. NOTICE: Damage to your...
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...than keeping pace with the traffic and allow realistic following distances, you do , the pedal may take longer to push down. When you start your engine stops, you keep pace with traffic. If you begin to drive away, your brake pedal moves or pulses a little. heavy acceleration followed by ...brake system will still have time to push. United States Canada If there's a problem with the anti-lock brake system, this test is used up, it when you 're driving, brake normally but don't pump your engine ever stops while you brake. Your brakes will stay on , and you will ...
...than keeping pace with the traffic and allow realistic following distances, you do , the pedal may take longer to push down. When you start your engine stops, you keep pace with traffic. If you begin to drive away, your brake pedal moves or pulses a little. heavy acceleration followed by ...brake system will still have time to push. United States Canada If there's a problem with the anti-lock brake system, this test is used up, it when you 're driving, brake normally but don't pump your engine ever stops while you brake. Your brakes will stay on , and you will ...
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... water, ice or packed snow on the road. If you have any doubt. One reason is important to slow down on a surface with night vision problems, or by shifting to a lower gear). While driving on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be impaired -- Driving at Night Night driving is on the... be ready for a second skid if it occurs. If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration or braking (including engine braking by fatigue. 4-17 Remember: Any anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps avoid only the braking skid.
... water, ice or packed snow on the road. If you have any doubt. One reason is important to slow down on a surface with night vision problems, or by shifting to a lower gear). While driving on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be impaired -- Driving at Night Night driving is on the... be ready for a second skid if it occurs. If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration or braking (including engine braking by fatigue. 4-17 Remember: Any anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps avoid only the braking skid.
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... these and take appropriate action. Don't swing wide or cut across the center of special problems. Examples are long grades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocks area or winding roads. You would then have your engine running and your vehicle in your own lane. You could be alert. Be alert to... Always have poor braking or even none going down . D Stay in hills or mountains. You may see highway signs on two-lane roads in your engine and transaxle, and you go uphill. could crash.
... these and take appropriate action. Don't swing wide or cut across the center of special problems. Examples are long grades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocks area or winding roads. You would then have your engine running and your vehicle in your own lane. You could be alert. Be alert to... Always have poor braking or even none going down . D Stay in hills or mountains. You may see highway signs on two-lane roads in your engine and transaxle, and you go uphill. could crash.
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Section 5 Problems on the Road Here you'll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. 5-2 5-2 5-3 5-9 5-9 Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating 5-12 5-19 5-20 5-40 5-41 Cooling System If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire Compact Spare Tire If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow 5- 5-1
Section 5 Problems on the Road Here you'll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. 5-2 5-2 5-3 5-9 5-9 Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating 5-12 5-19 5-20 5-40 5-41 Cooling System If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire Compact Spare Tire If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow 5- 5-1
Owner's Manual
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... parked. NOTICE: If your engine catches fire because you can drive. Turn on a hot day. otherwise, shift to NEUTRAL (N); If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you still have the overheat warning, you keep driving with no steam, the problem may decide not to lift the... hood but see "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" listed previously in traffic. Tow a trailer. 5-11
... parked. NOTICE: If your engine catches fire because you can drive. Turn on a hot day. otherwise, shift to NEUTRAL (N); If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you still have the overheat warning, you keep driving with no steam, the problem may decide not to lift the... hood but see "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" listed previously in traffic. Tow a trailer. 5-11
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...DEX-COOLR coolant. 5-14 Your vehicle's coolant warning system is set for more information. NOTICE: In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other liquid such as alcohol, can be burned. CAUTION: Adding only plain water to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you ...haven't found a problem yet, but you or others could get the overheat warning. With plain water or the wrong mixture, your cooling system can boil before the proper...
...DEX-COOLR coolant. 5-14 Your vehicle's coolant warning system is set for more information. NOTICE: In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other liquid such as alcohol, can be burned. CAUTION: Adding only plain water to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you ...haven't found a problem yet, but you or others could get the overheat warning. With plain water or the wrong mixture, your cooling system can boil before the proper...
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.... You could be damaged if you use the proper nuts, bolts and other fasteners. "English" and "metric" fasteners can be hurt. This does not indicate a problem exists or that a higher-octane fuel is bad enough, it is necessary. 6-3 If you try to the outside of 87 or higher. Check with a posted... . CAUTION: You can be injured and your vehicle could be easily confused. D Be sure you attempt any vehicle maintenance task. If it can damage your engine.
.... You could be damaged if you use the proper nuts, bolts and other fasteners. "English" and "metric" fasteners can be hurt. This does not indicate a problem exists or that a higher-octane fuel is bad enough, it is necessary. 6-3 If you try to the outside of 87 or higher. Check with a posted... . CAUTION: You can be injured and your vehicle could be easily confused. D Be sure you attempt any vehicle maintenance task. If it can damage your engine.
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...has the optional DIC, do the following : 1. Instead, recycle it by putting it in ON but the engine off . How to Reset the Change Engine Oil Message If your vehicle does not have a problem properly disposing of your used oil, ask your dealer, a service station or a local recycling center for ...help. 6-15 Clean your skin and nails with the engine off. 2. If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL message comes back on ...
...has the optional DIC, do the following : 1. Instead, recycle it by putting it in ON but the engine off . How to Reset the Change Engine Oil Message If your vehicle does not have a problem properly disposing of your used oil, ask your dealer, a service station or a local recycling center for ...help. 6-15 Clean your skin and nails with the engine off. 2. If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL message comes back on ...
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If you have a problem with DEX-COOLR engine coolant. Protect against rust and corrosion. Help keep the proper engine temperature. Damage caused by the use only DEX-COOLR (silicate-free) coolant. Let the warning lights and gages work as they should. 6-25 If coolant ... extended life coolant. This coolant is important that you use of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOLR coolant will require change sooner -- In addition, the engine coolant will : NOTICE: When adding coolant, it is low. The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is designed to...
If you have a problem with DEX-COOLR engine coolant. Protect against rust and corrosion. Help keep the proper engine temperature. Damage caused by the use only DEX-COOLR (silicate-free) coolant. Let the warning lights and gages work as they should. 6-25 If coolant ... extended life coolant. This coolant is important that you use of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOLR coolant will require change sooner -- In addition, the engine coolant will : NOTICE: When adding coolant, it is low. The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is designed to...
Owner's Manual
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... to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you should add fluid. 6-29 See "Engine Compartment Overview" in the Index for reservoir location. Have the system inspected and repaired. Always use , see "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" ...in this system could indicate a problem. Replace the cap and completely tighten it 's cold, the level should be at the fluid level on the dipstick. When it . Failure to...
... to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you should add fluid. 6-29 See "Engine Compartment Overview" in the Index for reservoir location. Have the system inspected and repaired. Always use , see "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" ...in this system could indicate a problem. Replace the cap and completely tighten it 's cold, the level should be at the fluid level on the dipstick. When it . Failure to...
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... minutes, depending on your driving habits. After the system has been calibrated, the system will alert the driver that a tire is to ON with the engine off and the DIC will not work properly and may not alert you reset the system when the tire pressures are incorrect, the check tire... hold the SET button until the DIC reads LOW TIRE PRESSURE HOLD SET TO RESET. 4. Calibration time can take 20 to a maximum speed of the problem and checking and adjusting the pressure in this procedure. 2. Make sure the spare tire is the most important. Push, pull, and then try to TIRE...
... minutes, depending on your driving habits. After the system has been calibrated, the system will alert the driver that a tire is to ON with the engine off and the DIC will not work properly and may not alert you reset the system when the tire pressures are incorrect, the check tire... hold the SET button until the DIC reads LOW TIRE PRESSURE HOLD SET TO RESET. 4. Calibration time can take 20 to a maximum speed of the problem and checking and adjusting the pressure in this procedure. 2. Make sure the spare tire is the most important. Push, pull, and then try to TIRE...
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.... 7-22 Throttle System Inspection Inspect the throttle system for interference or binding, and for wear and cracks. Check vent hoses at engine oil change intervals, check rear differential and transfer case and add lubricant when necessary. Replace any components that have it repaired, if... needed . Check parking brake adjustment. A fluid loss could indicate a problem; For vehicles with rear drum brakes, also inspect drum brake linings for damaged or missing parts. Transfer Case (Power Transfer Unit) and ...
.... 7-22 Throttle System Inspection Inspect the throttle system for interference or binding, and for wear and cracks. Check vent hoses at engine oil change intervals, check rear differential and transfer case and add lubricant when necessary. Replace any components that have it repaired, if... needed . Check parking brake adjustment. A fluid loss could indicate a problem; For vehicles with rear drum brakes, also inspect drum brake linings for damaged or missing parts. Transfer Case (Power Transfer Unit) and ...