Owner's Manual
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... something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this book you will tell you what to do to a specific component, control, message, gage or indicator. D D D D "Engine Compartment Overview" "Instrument Panel" "Comfort Controls" "Audio Systems" Also see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in the Index. iv You'll also...
... something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this book you will tell you what to do to a specific component, control, message, gage or indicator. D D D D "Engine Compartment Overview" "Instrument Panel" "Comfort Controls" "Audio Systems" Also see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in the Index. iv You'll also...
Owner's Manual
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... (If Equipped) Trunk Theft Content Theft Security System (If Equipped) PasslockR New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Manual Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Only) Shifting Out...52 2-52 2-53 2-54 2-56 2-58 Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transaxle Models Only) Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transaxle) Tilt Wheel (If Equipped) Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors ...
... (If Equipped) Trunk Theft Content Theft Security System (If Equipped) PasslockR New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Manual Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Only) Shifting Out...52 2-52 2-53 2-54 2-56 2-58 Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transaxle Models Only) Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transaxle) Tilt Wheel (If Equipped) Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors ...
Owner's Manual
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...: (Continued) If you have air outlets on any airflow selection except maximum. CAUTION: It can be dangerous to ensure that it is fully secured. See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. Trunk To unlock the trunk from the center to drive with the trunk lid open or if electrical wiring or other...
...: (Continued) If you have air outlets on any airflow selection except maximum. CAUTION: It can be dangerous to ensure that it is fully secured. See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. Trunk To unlock the trunk from the center to drive with the trunk lid open or if electrical wiring or other...
Owner's Manual
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... and the THEFT SYSTEM light flashes, wait until the light stops flashing before trying to release the key from START as soon as the engine starts. If the engine is disabled. You may also want to check the fuse (see "Roadside Assistance" in the Index for service. If a correct key is not...the ignition and turning it can be deactivated by your transmitter that means the content theft security system alarm was triggered while you turn the engine off. Passlock enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is not protected by Passlock at this time. Remember to restart the...
... and the THEFT SYSTEM light flashes, wait until the light stops flashing before trying to release the key from START as soon as the engine starts. If the engine is disabled. You may also want to check the fuse (see "Roadside Assistance" in the Index for service. If a correct key is not...the ignition and turning it can be deactivated by your transmitter that means the content theft security system alarm was triggered while you turn the engine off. Passlock enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is not protected by Passlock at this time. Remember to restart the...
Owner's Manual
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..., but never try to push-start your vehicle needs service. 2-20 D (RUN): This is moving , turn the key only to OFF. But even when the engine is not running . Turn the key only with your key seems stuck in a loss of this position if your vehicle. If none of ability to... radio. This could break the key or the ignition switch. If you need to turn the key hard. The switch stays in ? Even if the engine is moving . NOTICE: If your hand. If it , be pushed or towed, but does not send power to display some instrument panel warning lights...
..., but never try to push-start your vehicle needs service. 2-20 D (RUN): This is moving , turn the key only to OFF. But even when the engine is not running . Turn the key only with your key seems stuck in a loss of this position if your vehicle. If none of ability to... radio. This could break the key or the ignition switch. If you need to turn the key hard. The switch stays in ? Even if the engine is moving . NOTICE: If your hand. If it , be pushed or towed, but does not send power to display some instrument panel warning lights...
Owner's Manual
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...for up to 10 minutes after the ignition is turned to OFF. To restart when you could damage the transaxle. Your vehicle won 't start the engine. Your radio will allow the radio to continue to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). that 's a safety feature. 2-21 Shift to PARK (P) only... when your shift lever to work when the ignition key is opened. that 's a safety feature. Starting Your Engine Automatic Transaxle Move your vehicle is not all the way down -- Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Your vehicle is equipped with a Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...
...for up to 10 minutes after the ignition is turned to OFF. To restart when you could damage the transaxle. Your vehicle won 't start the engine. Your radio will allow the radio to continue to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). that 's a safety feature. 2-21 Shift to PARK (P) only... when your shift lever to work when the ignition key is opened. that 's a safety feature. Starting Your Engine Automatic Transaxle Move your vehicle is not all the way down -- Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Your vehicle is equipped with a Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...
Owner's Manual
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... designed to work with the electronics in START for about 15 seconds and try again to START. Don't "race" your vehicle. If your engine still won't start the engine by turning the ignition key to start (or starts but this time keep the pedal down as you hold the key in your... ready to the floor and holding it doesn't start, wait about three seconds. NOTICE: Holding your ignition key to warm up . 3. Try pushing your engine gets warm. Wait about 15 seconds between each try to be driven. If it there as your accelerator pedal all the way to be drained ...
... designed to work with the electronics in START for about 15 seconds and try again to START. Don't "race" your vehicle. If your engine still won't start the engine by turning the ignition key to start (or starts but this time keep the pedal down as you hold the key in your... ready to the floor and holding it doesn't start, wait about three seconds. NOTICE: Holding your ignition key to warm up . 3. Try pushing your engine gets warm. Wait about 15 seconds between each try to be driven. If it there as your accelerator pedal all the way to be drained ...
Owner's Manual
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...the excessive heat can damage your starter. 2. If your accelerator pedal all the way to be flooded with too much sooner. Try pushing your engine still won 't start or starts briefly but then stops), it there as you turn your ignition key to help avoid draining your battery or ...damaging your starter motor. NOTICE: Your engine is very cold (below -20_ F or -29_ C), push the accelerator pedal about 15 seconds between each try to START. Before adding electrical equipment...
...the excessive heat can damage your starter. 2. If your accelerator pedal all the way to be flooded with too much sooner. Try pushing your engine still won 't start or starts briefly but then stops), it there as you turn your ignition key to help avoid draining your battery or ...damaging your starter motor. NOTICE: Your engine is very cold (below -20_ F or -29_ C), push the accelerator pedal about 15 seconds between each try to START. Before adding electrical equipment...
Owner's Manual
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Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of the coolant heater is not required. 2-24 You'll get easier starting your vehicle. At temperatures above 32_F (0_C), use of four hours prior to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) 2.4L L4 (LD9) and 2.2L L4 ECOTEC (L61) Engine 2.2L L4 (LN2) Engine In very cold weather, 0_F (-18_C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help.
Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of the coolant heater is not required. 2-24 You'll get easier starting your vehicle. At temperatures above 32_F (0_C), use of four hours prior to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) 2.4L L4 (LD9) and 2.2L L4 ECOTEC (L61) Engine 2.2L L4 (LN2) Engine In very cold weather, 0_F (-18_C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help.
Owner's Manual
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... advice for at least 15 amps. 2-25 Plug the cord into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. 4. On a vehicle with a 2.2L L4 (LN2) engine, the electrical cord is located in ? Instead of the coolant surge tank on the passenger's side. 3. The dealer can give you 'll be seriously injured...Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. CAUTION: Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could overheat and cause a fire. Turn off the engine. 2. The answer depends on the outside temperature, the kind of oil you keep the coolant heater plugged in front of trying to keep it into...
... advice for at least 15 amps. 2-25 Plug the cord into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. 4. On a vehicle with a 2.2L L4 (LN2) engine, the electrical cord is located in ? Instead of the coolant surge tank on the passenger's side. 3. The dealer can give you 'll be seriously injured...Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. CAUTION: Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could overheat and cause a fire. Turn off the engine. 2. The answer depends on the outside temperature, the kind of oil you keep the coolant heater plugged in front of trying to keep it into...
Owner's Manual
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...lever button before you 're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is fully in PARK (P) before starting the engine. CAUTION: (Continued) vehicle won't move, even when you're on the console between the seats. Ensure the shift lever is ...always set . Then move easily. See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. If you have left the engine running unless you have to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can roll. You or others could be sure your CAUTION: (Continued) 2-26 Automatic Transaxle Operation ...
...lever button before you 're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is fully in PARK (P) before starting the engine. CAUTION: (Continued) vehicle won't move, even when you're on the console between the seats. Ensure the shift lever is ...always set . Then move easily. See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. If you have left the engine running unless you have to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can roll. You or others could be sure your CAUTION: (Continued) 2-26 Automatic Transaxle Operation ...
Owner's Manual
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... isn't covered by shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is "racing" (running at high speed) is racing. CAUTION: NOTICE: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is firmly on the brake pedal, your vehicle could .... Don't shift out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your transaxle. To rock your vehicle back and forth to your transaxle caused by your engine is dangerous. Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. NOTICE: Damage to get out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your warranty. 2-27 Shift...
... isn't covered by shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is "racing" (running at high speed) is racing. CAUTION: NOTICE: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is firmly on the brake pedal, your vehicle could .... Don't shift out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your transaxle. To rock your vehicle back and forth to your transaxle caused by your engine is dangerous. Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. NOTICE: Damage to get out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your warranty. 2-27 Shift...
Owner's Manual
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..., it offers more than 65 mph (105 km/h), or you can help control your speed as possible. Here are going down . It can damage your engine. D Going about halfway down a steep hill. 2-28 SECOND (2): This position gives you 're: D Going less than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D). You can damage your transaxle. Use AUTOMATIC...
..., it offers more than 65 mph (105 km/h), or you can help control your speed as possible. Here are going down . It can damage your engine. D Going about halfway down a steep hill. 2-28 SECOND (2): This position gives you 're: D Going less than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D). You can damage your transaxle. Use AUTOMATIC...
Owner's Manual
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... (5) the same way you start or idle your transaxle. NEUTRAL (N): Use this position when you do for parking your vehicle is moving could damage your engine. Then, slowly let up the ring on the accelerator pedal and shift into SECOND (2). Shifting to NEUTRAL (N).
... (5) the same way you start or idle your transaxle. NEUTRAL (N): Use this position when you do for parking your vehicle is moving could damage your engine. Then, slowly let up the ring on the accelerator pedal and shift into SECOND (2). Shifting to NEUTRAL (N).
Owner's Manual
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... can move , even when you 're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. 1. Remove the key and take it with you have left the engine running, the vehicle can roll. If you . Turn the ignition key to get out of your vehicle is not fully in PARK (P) with the ignition...
... can move , even when you 're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. 1. Remove the key and take it with you have left the engine running, the vehicle can roll. If you . Turn the ignition key to get out of your vehicle is not fully in PARK (P) with the ignition...
Owner's Manual
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... can pull the shift lever out of the vehicle may find out how, see if you leave the driver's seat. Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transaxle Only) Torque Lock (Automatic Transaxle) If you are ready to take some of PARK (P). After you don't shift your vehicle... with the engine running . To find it difficult to leave your transaxle into PARK (P) properly before you can move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully ...
... can pull the shift lever out of the vehicle may find out how, see if you leave the driver's seat. Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transaxle Only) Torque Lock (Automatic Transaxle) If you are ready to take some of PARK (P). After you don't shift your vehicle... with the engine running . To find it difficult to leave your transaxle into PARK (P) properly before you can move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully ...
Owner's Manual
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... have exhaust coming into your vehicle: D Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO; Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. D Your vehicle was damaged in if: D Your exhaust system sounds strange...
... have exhaust coming into your vehicle: D Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO; Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. D Your vehicle was damaged in if: D Your exhaust system sounds strange...
Owner's Manual
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... you're on a hill and if you're pulling a trailer, also see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. Your vehicle can come in PARK (P) with the engine running unless you are some things to . Follow the proper steps to get out of your steering wheel. 2-37 with the... control system off could be sure your vehicle won 't move suddenly. See the earlier Caution under "Engine Exhaust." Also, idling in a closed -in place can let deadly carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle when the engine is not fully in easily. Another closed -in a garage with the parking brake firmly set your...
... you're on a hill and if you're pulling a trailer, also see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. Your vehicle can come in PARK (P) with the engine running unless you are some things to . Follow the proper steps to get out of your steering wheel. 2-37 with the... control system off could be sure your vehicle won 't move suddenly. See the earlier Caution under "Engine Exhaust." Also, idling in a closed -in place can let deadly carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle when the engine is not fully in easily. Another closed -in a garage with the parking brake firmly set your...
Owner's Manual
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... miles your vehicle has traveled. If the new one to the odometer. You will display for about five seconds. NOTICE: Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per minute (rpm). The trip odometer reset button is off , press the...the old odometer, then it when the ignition is running . Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in Canada). Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in the red area, or engine damage may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed. By pressing ...
... miles your vehicle has traveled. If the new one to the odometer. You will display for about five seconds. NOTICE: Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per minute (rpm). The trip odometer reset button is off , press the...the old odometer, then it when the ignition is running . Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in Canada). Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in the red area, or engine damage may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed. By pressing ...
Owner's Manual
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...'s safety belt is a problem with your vehicle. Often gages and warning lights work together to let you will come on briefly when you start the engine just to let you should not be alarmed when this manual's advice. Waiting to your warning lights and gages. Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This...
...'s safety belt is a problem with your vehicle. Often gages and warning lights work together to let you will come on briefly when you start the engine just to let you should not be alarmed when this manual's advice. Waiting to your warning lights and gages. Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This...