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Table of Contents (cont'd) Comfort Controls and Audio Systems Section 3 Heating and Air Conditioning Setting the Radio Clock Radio/Cassette Player/CD Player Radio Theft-Deterrent Feature Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped) Your Driving and the Road Section 4 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Conrol of a Vehicle Braking Steering Driving Tips for Various Road Conditions Recreational Vehicle Towing Loading Your Vehicle Towing a Trailer Problems on the Road Section 5 Hazard Warning Flashers Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating Changing a Flat Tire If You're Stuck iii
Table of Contents (cont'd) Comfort Controls and Audio Systems Section 3 Heating and Air Conditioning Setting the Radio Clock Radio/Cassette Player/CD Player Radio Theft-Deterrent Feature Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped) Your Driving and the Road Section 4 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Conrol of a Vehicle Braking Steering Driving Tips for Various Road Conditions Recreational Vehicle Towing Loading Your Vehicle Towing a Trailer Problems on the Road Section 5 Hazard Warning Flashers Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating Changing a Flat Tire If You're Stuck iii
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Section 2 Features and Controls Here you have a problem. 2-2 2-4 2-7 2-12 2-23 2-24 2-25 2-27 2-29 2-29 2-30 2-33 2-34 2-39 2-40 ...) PASS-KeyR 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) 22-43 2-44 2-44 2-45 2-47 2-52 2-54 2-57 2-59 2-64... and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly --
Section 2 Features and Controls Here you have a problem. 2-2 2-4 2-7 2-12 2-23 2-24 2-25 2-27 2-29 2-29 2-30 2-33 2-34 2-39 2-40 ...) PASS-KeyR 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) 22-43 2-44 2-44 2-45 2-47 2-52 2-54 2-57 2-59 2-64... and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly --
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...on briefly when you turn on the ignition, as the radio and air conditioner. If it will go out. Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle's hydraulic brake system is a brake problem. If the warning light comes on, there is divided into two parts. Driving while this light is on ...when you must drive a short distance with the electrical charging system. It could drain your brake system inspected right away. If...
...on briefly when you turn on the ignition, as the radio and air conditioner. If it will go out. Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle's hydraulic brake system is a brake problem. If the warning light comes on, there is divided into two parts. Driving while this light is on ...when you must drive a short distance with the electrical charging system. It could drain your brake system inspected right away. If...
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... be ready to warn you 've started your parking brake doesn't release fully. Driving with the brake system warning light on when you set your vehicle needs service. If the light is fully released, it stays on again while you have a brake problem. 2-73 If the light comes on while you don...'t have anti-lock brakes. If it means you 're driving, your parking brake. If the light still stays on, or comes on after you turn the ignition ...
... be ready to warn you 've started your parking brake doesn't release fully. Driving with the brake system warning light on when you set your vehicle needs service. If the light is fully released, it stays on again while you have a brake problem. 2-73 If the light comes on while you don...'t have anti-lock brakes. If it means you 're driving, your parking brake. If the light still stays on, or comes on after you turn the ignition ...
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..., the traction control system will turn the system off by pressing the TRAC D If there's a brake system problem that is turned on until your brakes cool down. To turn off and the warning light will come on , your brakes begin to traction control, the traction control system will turn the system back on . If...
..., the traction control system will turn the system off by pressing the TRAC D If there's a brake system problem that is turned on until your brakes cool down. To turn off and the warning light will come on , your brakes begin to traction control, the traction control system will turn the system back on . If...
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... off before the gage reads full. D At the gas station, the pump shuts off . It will go on. Here are normal and do not indicate a problem with the fuel gage: Low Fuel Light If your dealer for a few seconds when you first turn on for service. D It takes more (or less... indicates. For example, the gage reads half full, but it took more (or less) fuel to fill up . D The gage pointer may move while cornering, braking D The gage may not indicate full when the ignition 2-83 or speeding up than half the tank's capacity to show you it . All these situations...
... off before the gage reads full. D At the gas station, the pump shuts off . It will go on. Here are normal and do not indicate a problem with the fuel gage: Low Fuel Light If your dealer for a few seconds when you first turn on for service. D It takes more (or less... indicates. For example, the gage reads half full, but it took more (or less) fuel to fill up . D The gage pointer may move while cornering, braking D The gage may not indicate full when the ignition 2-83 or speeding up than half the tank's capacity to show you it . All these situations...
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... normal. That means better braking and longer brake life. You may even notice that will help prevent a braking skid. Avoid needless heavy braking. rather than keeping pace with the traffic and allow realistic following distances, you . 4-7 If there's a problem with the anti-lock brake system, this warning light ...will stay on , and you may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this test is used up, it when you will check itself. Your brakes will wear out much faster if...
... normal. That means better braking and longer brake life. You may even notice that will help prevent a braking skid. Avoid needless heavy braking. rather than keeping pace with the traffic and allow realistic following distances, you . 4-7 If there's a problem with the anti-lock brake system, this warning light ...will stay on , and you may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this test is used up, it when you will check itself. Your brakes will wear out much faster if...
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... the Index. The traction control system automatically comes on , the system will automatically disengage. When this happens, the system works the front brakes and reduces engine power to lose traction. When this warning light is especially useful in the Index.) This light should always leave the system... 3800 Supercharged V6 Engine) Your vehicle has a traction control system that one or both of the front wheels are driving, there's a problem with your driving accordingly. The system operates only if it again, you are spinning or beginning to limit wheel spin.
... the Index. The traction control system automatically comes on , the system will automatically disengage. When this happens, the system works the front brakes and reduces engine power to lose traction. When this warning light is especially useful in the Index.) This light should always leave the system... 3800 Supercharged V6 Engine) Your vehicle has a traction control system that one or both of the front wheels are driving, there's a problem with your driving accordingly. The system operates only if it again, you are spinning or beginning to limit wheel spin.
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Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can avoid these . That's the time for evasive action -- Then steer around the problem. An emergency like these problems by braking -- But you have avoided the object. Of course, the posted speeds are based on the space available. If you need to practice defensive driving at...
Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can avoid these . That's the time for evasive action -- Then steer around the problem. An emergency like these problems by braking -- But you have avoided the object. Of course, the posted speeds are based on the space available. If you need to practice defensive driving at...
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... driving through some car washes can cause accidents. CAUTION: Wet brakes can cause problems, too. Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through a large puddle of water or a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work as well in a quick stop and may affect your ...on the windshield, or when strips of rubber start to separate from the inserts. The water may cause pulling to one side. Replace your brakes. They won't work normally. 4-19 Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled with...
... driving through some car washes can cause accidents. CAUTION: Wet brakes can cause problems, too. Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through a large puddle of water or a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work as well in a quick stop and may affect your ...on the windshield, or when strips of rubber start to separate from the inserts. The water may cause pulling to one side. Replace your brakes. They won't work normally. 4-19 Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled with...
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...you go uphill. Be alert to a lower gear. to these and take appropriate action. 4-26 Drive at speeds that they wouldn't work of special problems. Examples are long grades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocks area or winding roads. D As you stay in your own lane when driving...road. be alert. You may see highway signs on two-lane roads in NEUTRAL (N) or with the ignition off is dangerous. Always have poor braking or even none going down CAUTION: Coasting downhill in hills or mountains. D Know how to go downhill. There could crash. You would then...
...you go uphill. Be alert to a lower gear. to these and take appropriate action. 4-26 Drive at speeds that they wouldn't work of special problems. Examples are long grades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocks area or winding roads. D As you stay in your own lane when driving...road. be alert. You may see highway signs on two-lane roads in NEUTRAL (N) or with the ignition off is dangerous. Always have poor braking or even none going down CAUTION: Coasting downhill in hills or mountains. D Know how to go downhill. There could crash. You would then...
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To turn signals and brake lamps won't work no matter what position your vehicle. 5-2 Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off. Hazard Warning Flashers Press ... 300 feet (100 m) behind your key is in, and even if the key isn't in. Other Warning Devices Your hazard warning flashers let you have a problem. They also let police know you warn others. If you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up at the side of the steering column...
To turn signals and brake lamps won't work no matter what position your vehicle. 5-2 Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off. Hazard Warning Flashers Press ... 300 feet (100 m) behind your key is in, and even if the key isn't in. Other Warning Devices Your hazard warning flashers let you have a problem. They also let police know you warn others. If you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up at the side of the steering column...
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...and make you or others could be injured. See "Changing a Flat Tire" in which can sometimes be repaired). You could affect the braking and handling of wheel you need to give you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one it (except some aluminum wheels, ...the factory to be rebalanced. CAUTION: Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to replace any...
...and make you or others could be injured. See "Changing a Flat Tire" in which can sometimes be repaired). You could affect the braking and handling of wheel you need to give you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one it (except some aluminum wheels, ...the factory to be rebalanced. CAUTION: Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to replace any...