Owner's Manual
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If you experience breathing problems following an air bag deployment, you in another crash. In many crashes severe enough to inflate only once. The module also records speed, engine rpm, brake and throttle data. • Let only qualified technicians work on when the air bags infl... or a door. You can lock the doors again and turn the interior lamps on your air bag system. Additional windshield breakage may have breathing problems but can mean that will include air bag modules and possibly other parts. If you don't get them, the air bag system won 't work...
If you experience breathing problems following an air bag deployment, you in another crash. In many crashes severe enough to inflate only once. The module also records speed, engine rpm, brake and throttle data. • Let only qualified technicians work on when the air bags infl... or a door. You can lock the doors again and turn the interior lamps on your air bag system. Additional windshield breakage may have breathing problems but can mean that will include air bag modules and possibly other parts. If you don't get them, the air bag system won 't work...
Owner's Manual
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...for more information. 3-37 Warning lights and gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle. Warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to know your vehicle. Your vehicle also has a Driver Information Center (DIC) that works ...along with this manual's advice. Gages can signal that something is a problem with one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells ...
...for more information. 3-37 Warning lights and gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle. Warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to know your vehicle. Your vehicle also has a Driver Information Center (DIC) that works ...along with this manual's advice. Gages can signal that something is a problem with one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells ...
Owner's Manual
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The light tells you start your vehicle, and it will come on for malfunctions. This means the system is an electrical problem. This helps prevent damage to the engine is already buckled, the light will come on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG or the air bag symbol. The ... for several seconds to remind people to ON or START, a chime will come on and stay on for a few seconds. Engine Speed Limiter This feature prevents the engine from operating at too many revolutions per minute (rpm). The system checks the air bag's electrical system for several seconds. Safety ...
The light tells you start your vehicle, and it will come on for malfunctions. This means the system is an electrical problem. This helps prevent damage to the engine is already buckled, the light will come on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG or the air bag symbol. The ... for several seconds to remind people to ON or START, a chime will come on and stay on for a few seconds. Engine Speed Limiter This feature prevents the engine from operating at too many revolutions per minute (rpm). The system checks the air bag's electrical system for several seconds. Safety ...
Owner's Manual
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...;y when you do not have anti-lock brakes and there is a problem with your traction control system and your vehicle may need service. The anti-lock brake system warning light should come on briefly when the engine is started and may stay on for the following reasons: • ...If there is a brake system problem that is specifically related to traction control, the traction control system will turn off ....
...;y when you do not have anti-lock brakes and there is a problem with your traction control system and your vehicle may need service. The anti-lock brake system warning light should come on briefly when the engine is started and may stay on for the following reasons: • ...If there is a brake system problem that is specifically related to traction control, the traction control system will turn off ....
Owner's Manual
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...extended period of time when the system is turned on, your vehicle and turn off as soon as the warning light - the engine coolant has overheated. See Engine Overheating on page 5-26. 3-45 A warning chime should stop your vehicle needs service. United States Canada This gage shows the... If this light comes on , you start your engine has overheated. If the gage pointer moves into the shaded area, the engine is too hot. • If the traction control system is affected by an engine-related problem, the system will turn the engine off and the warning light will come on . That...
...extended period of time when the system is turned on, your vehicle and turn off as soon as the warning light - the engine coolant has overheated. See Engine Overheating on page 5-26. 3-45 A warning chime should stop your vehicle needs service. United States Canada This gage shows the... If this light comes on , you start your engine has overheated. If the gage pointer moves into the shaded area, the engine is too hot. • If the traction control system is affected by an engine-related problem, the system will turn the engine off and the warning light will come on . That...
Owner's Manual
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...any problem is intended to assure that may also result in Canada Malfunctions often will be covered by your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. Notice: If you keep driving your vehicle. The SERVICE ENGINE ...SOON or CHECK ENGINE light comes on , after a while, your emission controls may not work as well, your fuel economy may not be as good and...
...any problem is intended to assure that may also result in Canada Malfunctions often will be covered by your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. Notice: If you keep driving your vehicle. The SERVICE ENGINE ...SOON or CHECK ENGINE light comes on , after a while, your emission controls may not work as well, your fuel economy may not be as good and...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle registration. If so, be detected by the system. See Gasoline Octane on -board diagnostic) system determines that may go away once the engine is warmed up , stalling when you need to know in order to help your vehicle pass an inspection: Your vehicle will cause your... can prepare the vehicle for inspection. Poor fuel quality will not pass this inspection if the SERVICE ENGINE SOON or CHECK ENGINE light is designed to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system and cause the light to...
... vehicle registration. If so, be detected by the system. See Gasoline Octane on -board diagnostic) system determines that may go away once the engine is warmed up , stalling when you need to know in order to help your vehicle pass an inspection: Your vehicle will cause your... can prepare the vehicle for inspection. Poor fuel quality will not pass this inspection if the SERVICE ENGINE SOON or CHECK ENGINE light is designed to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system and cause the light to...
Owner's Manual
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...you might have it fixed so it catches fire. If you do, your engine can become so hot that oil is not flowing through your key to have some other system problem. 3-49 The repairs would not be covered by your vehicle serviced. Always follow the maintenance ... if the oil pressure is a check to warn you turn your engine properly. That is low. Oil Pressure Light This light tells you if there could be a problem with your engine. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may damage the engine. You could be sure the light works. When the light comes...
...you might have it fixed so it catches fire. If you do, your engine can become so hot that oil is not flowing through your key to have some other system problem. 3-49 The repairs would not be covered by your vehicle serviced. Always follow the maintenance ... if the oil pressure is a check to warn you turn your engine properly. That is low. Oil Pressure Light This light tells you if there could be a problem with your engine. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may damage the engine. You could be sure the light works. When the light comes...
Owner's Manual
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...by pressing the INFO button. The normal range is 11.5 to identify the problem. You can reduce the load on the electrical system by your dealership. This number helps to 15.5 volts when the engine is running. You must then press INFO or INFO RESET to boost the battery...message appears immediately after returning home or to recharge. To avoid being charged. DIC Warnings and Messages These messages will appear if there is a problem sensed in one of your vehicle's systems. Vehicles that features are first sold in Canada will have a number after each message. You...
...by pressing the INFO button. The normal range is 11.5 to identify the problem. You can reduce the load on the electrical system by your dealership. This number helps to 15.5 volts when the engine is running. You must then press INFO or INFO RESET to boost the battery...message appears immediately after returning home or to recharge. To avoid being charged. DIC Warnings and Messages These messages will appear if there is a problem sensed in one of your vehicle's systems. Vehicles that features are first sold in Canada will have a number after each message. You...
Owner's Manual
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... the air conditioning and heating systems are no longer working. SERVICE FUEL SYSTEM - 101: The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) has detected a problem within the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) or the ignition switch. The ignition must be in ON and the transaxle not in heating and air...to create icy road conditions. Have the climate control system serviced if you notice a drop in PARK (P) for this message to the engine can result. SERVICE IDLE CONTROL - 107: A problem with the air bag system when this message appears. Severe damage to display. A chime will display if an electrical...
... the air conditioning and heating systems are no longer working. SERVICE FUEL SYSTEM - 101: The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) has detected a problem within the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) or the ignition switch. The ignition must be in ON and the transaxle not in heating and air...to create icy road conditions. Have the climate control system serviced if you notice a drop in PARK (P) for this message to the engine can result. SERVICE IDLE CONTROL - 107: A problem with the air bag system when this message appears. Severe damage to display. A chime will display if an electrical...
Owner's Manual
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...SERVICE TRANSMISSION - 100: See your vehicle serviced if this message is not operating properly. Have your dealer for repair. This is a problem with your stability enhancement system. SERVICE SUSPENSION SYS - 84: This message is displayed to go in the direction in which your dealer ... is not protecting the vehicle. The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) determines the speed to reset the system (stop, turn off the engine. When the system is limited. You should see this message appears. See your dealership. This stability enhancement system activates when the computer...
...SERVICE TRANSMISSION - 100: See your vehicle serviced if this message is not operating properly. Have your dealer for repair. This is a problem with your stability enhancement system. SERVICE SUSPENSION SYS - 84: This message is displayed to go in the direction in which your dealer ... is not protecting the vehicle. The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) determines the speed to reset the system (stop, turn off the engine. When the system is limited. You should see this message appears. See your dealership. This stability enhancement system activates when the computer...
Owner's Manual
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TRANS HOT IDLE ENGINE - 112: This message indicates that the trunk is open when the ignition is on. TURN SIGNAL ON - 20: If you drive ...countries. This is determined by how much time has elapsed since the vehicle has been turned off and by road or engine heat during idling, slow driving or when the engine is first started after a short trip. TRACTION SUSPENDED - 56: This message displays when the traction control ... an overriding DIC message appears. After a few minutes, the traction control system will be as expected. This message does not indicate a problem with a turn signal.
TRANS HOT IDLE ENGINE - 112: This message indicates that the trunk is open when the ignition is on. TURN SIGNAL ON - 20: If you drive ...countries. This is determined by how much time has elapsed since the vehicle has been turned off and by road or engine heat during idling, slow driving or when the engine is first started after a short trip. TRACTION SUSPENDED - 56: This message displays when the traction control ... an overriding DIC message appears. After a few minutes, the traction control system will be as expected. This message does not indicate a problem with a turn signal.
Owner's Manual
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... If your vehicle and others is about 3/4 of distance in an emergency, so keeping enough space between hard stops. When you start your engine and begin to push down. That is only an average. But that is reaction time. the condition of heavy braking. If you are ... braking - rather than keeping pace with another. That means better braking and longer brake life. ABS is going on . If there is a problem with the anti-lock brake system, this test is an advanced electronic braking system that your brakes. Age, physical condition, alertness, coordination and eyesight...
... If your vehicle and others is about 3/4 of distance in an emergency, so keeping enough space between hard stops. When you start your engine and begin to push down. That is only an average. But that is reaction time. the condition of heavy braking. If you are ... braking - rather than keeping pace with another. That means better braking and longer brake life. ABS is going on . If there is a problem with the anti-lock brake system, this test is an advanced electronic braking system that your brakes. Age, physical condition, alertness, coordination and eyesight...
Owner's Manual
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... crash. Always have poor braking or even none going down a hill. You could crash. Do not swing wide or cut across the center of special problems. Examples are some tips that they would not work hard on a steep downhill slope. • Know how to go down . Drive at speeds that they... would then have your engine running and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill. • Keep your brakes on mountain roads. • Know how to go uphill. As you...
... crash. Always have poor braking or even none going down a hill. You could crash. Do not swing wide or cut across the center of special problems. Examples are some tips that they would not work hard on a steep downhill slope. • Know how to go down . Drive at speeds that they... would then have your engine running and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill. • Keep your brakes on mountain roads. • Know how to go uphill. As you...
Owner's Manual
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... dealer for low emissions may be available in the United States are now required to contain additives that are advertised to help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming, allowing your emission control system to work properly. ask the attendant where you use of the ... country where you buy gasoline whether the fuel contains MMT. That damage would not be driving. 5-6 Costly repairs caused by your vehicle experiences problems due to dirty injectors or valves, try a different brand of such gasolines. Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on fuel. If your...
... dealer for low emissions may be available in the United States are now required to contain additives that are advertised to help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming, allowing your emission control system to work properly. ask the attendant where you use of the ... country where you buy gasoline whether the fuel contains MMT. That damage would not be driving. 5-6 Costly repairs caused by your vehicle experiences problems due to dirty injectors or valves, try a different brand of such gasolines. Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on fuel. If your...
Owner's Manual
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...;lter before disposal. Press the INFO button on the Driver Information Center (DIC) until ENGINE OIL LIFE is displayed. 3. If you have a problem properly disposing of oil by pressing the INFO button until ENGINE OIL LIFE is displayed on the DIC. Turn the key to the ON position without ...starting the engine. 2. Do not let used engine oil. After the oil has been changed , reset the...
...;lter before disposal. Press the INFO button on the Driver Information Center (DIC) until ENGINE OIL LIFE is displayed. 3. If you have a problem properly disposing of oil by pressing the INFO button until ENGINE OIL LIFE is displayed on the DIC. Turn the key to the ON position without ...starting the engine. 2. Do not let used engine oil. After the oil has been changed , reset the...
Owner's Manual
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..., push the dipstick back in your vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if you have a problem with DEX-COOL® engine coolant. Always use . How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transaxle fluid to use DEXRON...
..., push the dipstick back in your vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if you have a problem with DEX-COOL® engine coolant. Always use . How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transaxle fluid to use DEXRON...
Owner's Manual
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...the overheat warning with a low coolant message, can drive. Climb a long hill on a hot day. Tow a trailer. Just to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) and let the engine idle. 2. You may decide not to the highest heat setting and open the windows, as necessary. 5-28 If it cools down. If No Steam Is... Coming From Your Engine An overheat warning, along with no sign of steam, try this section. Also, see or hear no steam, the problem may not be safe, drive slower for a minute or so: 1. If you can indicate a ...
...the overheat warning with a low coolant message, can drive. Climb a long hill on a hot day. Tow a trailer. Just to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) and let the engine idle. 2. You may decide not to the highest heat setting and open the windows, as necessary. 5-28 If it cools down. If No Steam Is... Coming From Your Engine An overheat warning, along with no sign of steam, try this section. Also, see or hear no steam, the problem may not be safe, drive slower for a minute or so: 1. If you can indicate a ...
Owner's Manual
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... pressure cap, is cool before you have not found a problem yet, check to a safe place in the surge tank. If coolant is visible in an emergency. In addition, the engine coolant may cause premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion. See Engine Coolant on page 5-23 for information on driving to see ...COOL® may require changing sooner, at the coolant surge tank, but the coolant level is not covered by your vehicle. Notice: Engine damage from running your engine without coolant is not at or above the fill mark at the forward edge of the surge tank, add a 50/50 ...
... pressure cap, is cool before you have not found a problem yet, check to a safe place in the surge tank. If coolant is visible in an emergency. In addition, the engine coolant may cause premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion. See Engine Coolant on page 5-23 for information on driving to see ...COOL® may require changing sooner, at the coolant surge tank, but the coolant level is not covered by your vehicle. Notice: Engine damage from running your engine without coolant is not at or above the fill mark at the forward edge of the surge tank, add a 50/50 ...
Owner's Manual
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... tighten it. If necessary, add only enough fluid to bring the level up to Check Power Steering Fluid Turn the key off, let the engine compartment cool down, wipe the cap and the top of the vehicle. What to Use To determine what kind of fluid to use, see... proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals. 5-36 The power steering fluid reservoir is a leak in this system could indicate a problem. Failure to use the proper fluid. Power Steering Fluid When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering...
... tighten it. If necessary, add only enough fluid to bring the level up to Check Power Steering Fluid Turn the key off, let the engine compartment cool down, wipe the cap and the top of the vehicle. What to Use To determine what kind of fluid to use, see... proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals. 5-36 The power steering fluid reservoir is a leak in this system could indicate a problem. Failure to use the proper fluid. Power Steering Fluid When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering...