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.... Warning lights come on when there may be costly - and even dangerous. They are familiar with this section, you should not be or is a problem with one of your warning lights and gages. If you know when there is wrong before it . Please follow this mode 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's functions. However, extended usage of the gages shows there may be alarmed when this happens. So please ...
.... Warning lights come on when there may be costly - and even dangerous. They are familiar with this section, you should not be or is a problem with one of your warning lights and gages. If you know when there is wrong before it . Please follow this mode 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's functions. However, extended usage of the gages shows there may be alarmed when this happens. So please ...
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...check to show you it is on could indicate that you have a loose generator drive belt or another electrical problem. If it means the air bag system may not be working . {CAUTION: If the air bag readiness ... to warn you if there is running , as the radio and air conditioner. 3-27 When the engine is a problem. Have your vehicle. If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or ...comes on when you are driving and you hear a chime, you may have a problem with the light on, be certain to yourself or others, have your vehicle serviced right away if the...
...check to show you it is on could indicate that you have a loose generator drive belt or another electrical problem. If it means the air bag system may not be working . {CAUTION: If the air bag readiness ... to warn you if there is running , as the radio and air conditioner. 3-27 When the engine is a problem. Have your vehicle. If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or ...comes on when you are driving and you hear a chime, you may have a problem with the light on, be certain to yourself or others, have your vehicle serviced right away if the...
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... started and may not be ready to warn you if there is a problem. If the light stays on for service. Then start the engine again to OFF. If the regular brake system warning light isn't on when you turn the ignition off the road and stopped carefully, have it ... can lead to an accident. That's normal. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, you don't have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with the brake system warning light on briefly when you 're driving, stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition key to ON...
... started and may not be ready to warn you if there is a problem. If the light stays on for service. Then start the engine again to OFF. If the regular brake system warning light isn't on when you turn the ignition off the road and stopped carefully, have it ... can lead to an accident. That's normal. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, you don't have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with the brake system warning light on briefly when you 're driving, stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition key to ON...
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... comes on and stays on for the following reasons: • If you start the engine. The warning light should come on and stay on when you're driving, there may come on momentarily but will be a problem with your Enhanced Traction System and your driving accordingly. When this warning light should go... when the vehicle leaves the rough surface. To turn the system back on , the system will come on briefly as you turn off . engine-related problem, the system will turn the system off by an If the warning light doesn't come on then, have it fixed so it will go...
... comes on and stays on for the following reasons: • If you start the engine. The warning light should come on and stay on when you're driving, there may come on momentarily but will be a problem with your Enhanced Traction System and your driving accordingly. When this warning light should go... when the vehicle leaves the rough surface. To turn the system back on , the system will come on briefly as you turn off . engine-related problem, the system will turn the system off by an If the warning light doesn't come on then, have it fixed so it will go...
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... by your cooling system. Malfunction Indicator Lamp Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in your vehicle is equipped with an overheat warning, you may have a serious overheating problem. The repairs would not be serviced as soon as possible. See Engine Overheating on page 5-26 for maintaining your warranty...
... by your cooling system. Malfunction Indicator Lamp Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in your vehicle is equipped with an overheat warning, you may have a serious overheating problem. The repairs would not be serviced as soon as possible. See Engine Overheating on page 5-26 for maintaining your warranty...
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...of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect your vehicle: Reducing vehicle speed. Notice: Modifications made to the engine, transaxle, exhaust, intake or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with this light to come ...- A misfire condition has been detected. This may damage the emission control system on during a malfunction in correctly diagnosing any problem is apparent. Avoiding hard accelerations. This system is also designed to assist your vehicle. Diagnosis and service may prevent more serious damage to ...
...of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect your vehicle: Reducing vehicle speed. Notice: Modifications made to the engine, transaxle, exhaust, intake or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with this light to come ...- A misfire condition has been detected. This may damage the emission control system on during a malfunction in correctly diagnosing any problem is apparent. Avoiding hard accelerations. This system is also designed to assist your vehicle. Diagnosis and service may prevent more serious damage to ...
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...the above steps have developed. If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may have made the light turn off, your engine not to turn on. If the light remains on steady, see "If the Light Is On Steady" following . If...be sure to evaporate into your vehicle. A few driving trips with quality fuel. The condition will require at least 10 seconds and restart the engine. Have you just drive through a deep puddle of these conditions, change the fuel brand you put fuel into the atmosphere. These conditions may...
...the above steps have developed. If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may have made the light turn off, your engine not to turn on. If the light remains on steady, see "If the Light Is On Steady" following . If...be sure to evaporate into your vehicle. A few driving trips with quality fuel. The condition will require at least 10 seconds and restart the engine. Have you just drive through a deep puddle of these conditions, change the fuel brand you put fuel into the atmosphere. These conditions may...
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...to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle pass an inspection: Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the SERVICE ENGINE SOON or CHECK ENGINE light is on or not working properly. Have it fixed immediately. 3-35 If you have done this inspection could have...during normal driving. Oil Pressure Light If you have a low engine oil pressure problem, this light will stay on after you start your engine, or come on and you will hear a chime when you are some other oil problem. Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local ...
...to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle pass an inspection: Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the SERVICE ENGINE SOON or CHECK ENGINE light is on or not working properly. Have it fixed immediately. 3-35 If you have done this inspection could have...during normal driving. Oil Pressure Light If you have a low engine oil pressure problem, this light will stay on after you start your engine, or come on and you will hear a chime when you are some other oil problem. Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local ...
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... CHANGE OIL light should come on briefly as a bulb check when you start the engine. If you do, your vehicle serviced. If the CHANGE OIL light comes on and stays on after you start the engine, have a problem with the ignition on, you it doesn't come on as a test to show you... may damage the engine. To reset the CHANGE OIL light, see Engine Oil on page 5-15. 3-36 Always follow the maintenance schedule in this...
... CHANGE OIL light should come on briefly as a bulb check when you start the engine. If you do, your vehicle serviced. If the CHANGE OIL light comes on and stays on after you start the engine, have a problem with the ignition on, you it doesn't come on as a test to show you... may damage the engine. To reset the CHANGE OIL light, see Engine Oil on page 5-15. 3-36 Always follow the maintenance schedule in this...
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...under your tires that is raining. {CAUTION: Wet brakes can not avoid deep puddles or standing water, drive through your engine's air intake and badly damage your engine. If you can actually ride on the road. There just is dangerous. Driving too fast through large water puddles or even...come in one side. The water may cause pulling to avoid puddles. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you can cause problems, too. Never drive through some car washes can see reflections from trees, telephone poles or other vehicles, and raindrops "dimple" the...
...under your tires that is raining. {CAUTION: Wet brakes can not avoid deep puddles or standing water, drive through your engine's air intake and badly damage your engine. If you can actually ride on the road. There just is dangerous. Driving too fast through large water puddles or even...come in one side. The water may cause pulling to avoid puddles. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you can cause problems, too. Never drive through some car washes can see reflections from trees, telephone poles or other vehicles, and raindrops "dimple" the...
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...poor braking or even none going down . Be alert to go uphill. Your brakes will have your engine running and your vehicle in gear when you are long grades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling...that warn of the slowing down a hill. Always have to visit there, here are some of special problems. Examples are planning to do all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and... highest gear possible. • Stay in NEUTRAL (N) or with the ignition off is this: let your engine do not shift down a steep or long hill. {CAUTION: If you go down , your own lane...
...poor braking or even none going down . Be alert to go uphill. Your brakes will have your engine running and your vehicle in gear when you are long grades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling...that warn of the slowing down a hill. Always have to visit there, here are some of special problems. Examples are planning to do all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and... highest gear possible. • Stay in NEUTRAL (N) or with the ignition off is this: let your engine do not shift down a steep or long hill. {CAUTION: If you go down , your own lane...
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...that a higher-octane fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of your vehicle. Otherwise, you drive. If you might damage your engine. Check with a posted octane of Your Vehicle Things you use a gasoline rated at www.autoalliance.org. A little pinging noise when you accelerate...gasoline with your dealer before adding equipment to other fasteners. "English" and "metric" fasteners can be hurt. This does not indicate a problem exists or that gasoline meet specifications which is available from the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers at 87 octane or higher as soon ...
...that a higher-octane fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of your vehicle. Otherwise, you drive. If you might damage your engine. Check with a posted octane of Your Vehicle Things you use a gasoline rated at www.autoalliance.org. A little pinging noise when you accelerate...gasoline with your dealer before adding equipment to other fasteners. "English" and "metric" fasteners can be hurt. This does not indicate a problem exists or that gasoline meet specifications which is available from the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers at 87 octane or higher as soon ...
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...should not have to add anything to dirty injectors or valves, try a different brand of gasoline. If your vehicle experiences problems due to your vehicle will help keep fuel injectors and intake valves clean. It can corrode metal parts in states adopting ...gasolines in your warranty. Environmental Protection Agency regulations. That damage would not be available in the United States are advertised to help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming, allowing your emission control system to operate on fuels meeting federal specifications, but emission control...
...should not have to add anything to dirty injectors or valves, try a different brand of gasoline. If your vehicle experiences problems due to your vehicle will help keep fuel injectors and intake valves clean. It can corrode metal parts in states adopting ...gasolines in your warranty. Environmental Protection Agency regulations. That damage would not be available in the United States are advertised to help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming, allowing your emission control system to operate on fuels meeting federal specifications, but emission control...
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... the use and disposal of clothing or rags containing used oil stay on vehicle use the following procedure: What to Do with Used Oil Used engine oil contains certain elements that collects used oil, ask your used oil. Instead, recycle it by putting it in the trash, pouring it on... to repeat the reset procedure. 3. Never dispose of your dealer, a service station or a local recycling center for help. The reset is heard, you have a problem properly disposing of oil by taking it can be unhealthy for very long. Anytime your oil is changed, reset the system so it to OFF...
... the use and disposal of clothing or rags containing used oil stay on vehicle use the following procedure: What to Do with Used Oil Used engine oil contains certain elements that collects used oil, ask your used oil. Instead, recycle it by putting it in the trash, pouring it on... to repeat the reset procedure. 3. Never dispose of your dealer, a service station or a local recycling center for help. The reset is heard, you have a problem properly disposing of oil by taking it can be unhealthy for very long. Anytime your oil is changed, reset the system so it to OFF...
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...64258;uid won't correct a leak. A 50/50 mixture of the reservoir, the fluid level is filled with engine overheating, see Engine Overheating on page 5-26. Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle. 5-23 If the fluid level reaches the top of clean, drinkable water and DEX...64258;uid level, take the cap off your warranty. It isn't a good idea to check the fluid level unless you have a problem with DEX-COOL® engine coolant. Have the system inspected and repaired. Let the warning lights and gages work as they should. If you suspect a clutch...
...64258;uid won't correct a leak. A 50/50 mixture of the reservoir, the fluid level is filled with engine overheating, see Engine Overheating on page 5-26. Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle. 5-23 If the fluid level reaches the top of clean, drinkable water and DEX...64258;uid level, take the cap off your warranty. It isn't a good idea to check the fluid level unless you have a problem with DEX-COOL® engine coolant. Have the system inspected and repaired. Let the warning lights and gages work as they should. If you suspect a clutch...
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... with no sign of steam, try this for about 10 minutes. If you get an engine overheat warning with no steam, the problem may not be safe, drive slower for a minute or so: 1. If you can indicate a serious problem. If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park your heater to be too... serious. Just to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary. If the warning doesn't come back on your vehicle right away. Idle for three minutes while you can idle the engine...
... with no sign of steam, try this for about 10 minutes. If you get an engine overheat warning with no steam, the problem may not be safe, drive slower for a minute or so: 1. If you can indicate a serious problem. If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park your heater to be too... serious. Just to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary. If the warning doesn't come back on your vehicle right away. Idle for three minutes while you can idle the engine...
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...How to Add Coolant to overheat and be sure the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap, is cool before you haven't found a problem yet, check to see if coolant is visible in the surge tank, add coolant as follows: {CAUTION: Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling ...tank, but be severely damaged. Never turn the cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap, is visible in the surge tank. See Engine Coolant on page 5-23 for the cooling system and radiator pressure cap to turn the radiator pressure cap - even a little - they can blow ...
...How to Add Coolant to overheat and be sure the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap, is cool before you haven't found a problem yet, check to see if coolant is visible in the surge tank, add coolant as follows: {CAUTION: Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling ...tank, but be severely damaged. Never turn the cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap, is visible in the surge tank. See Engine Coolant on page 5-23 for the cooling system and radiator pressure cap to turn the radiator pressure cap - even a little - they can blow ...
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Power Steering Fluid 6. Have the system inspected and repaired. Replace the pressure cap. When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is hand-tight and fully seated. A fluid loss in the system or you hear an unusual noise. Be sure the pressure cap is a leak in this system could indicate a problem. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for reservoir location. 5-35 See your dealer, if necessary.
Power Steering Fluid 6. Have the system inspected and repaired. Replace the pressure cap. When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is hand-tight and fully seated. A fluid loss in the system or you hear an unusual noise. Be sure the pressure cap is a leak in this system could indicate a problem. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for reservoir location. 5-35 See your dealer, if necessary.
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...in the driver's side instrument panel end cap for your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of damage caused by electrical problems. Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. Instrument Panel Fuse Blocks There are two fuse panels for your vehicle: two instrument... panel fuse blocks and the engine compartment fuse block. If the overload is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse. This greatly reduces the chance of fuses, circuit ...
...in the driver's side instrument panel end cap for your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of damage caused by electrical problems. Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. Instrument Panel Fuse Blocks There are two fuse panels for your vehicle: two instrument... panel fuse blocks and the engine compartment fuse block. If the overload is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse. This greatly reduces the chance of fuses, circuit ...
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... are the proper ones, as found in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 5-15 for further details. Engine Oil Level Check Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary. Failure to keep it at each fuel fill...uid and filter do not use . Have the system inspected and repaired and the fluid level checked. See Engine Oil on page 6-12. Be sure any fluids or lubricants are added to help ensure the safety, dependability and ... fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under any vehicle system could indicate a problem.
... are the proper ones, as found in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 5-15 for further details. Engine Oil Level Check Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary. Failure to keep it at each fuel fill...uid and filter do not use . Have the system inspected and repaired and the fluid level checked. See Engine Oil on page 6-12. Be sure any fluids or lubricants are added to help ensure the safety, dependability and ... fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under any vehicle system could indicate a problem.