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... 1 Features and Controls in Section 2 Instrument Panel Overview in Section 3 Climate Controls in Section 3 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators in Section 3 Audio System(s) in Section 3 Engine Compartment Overview in different words. There are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to help figuring out a specifi...
... 1 Features and Controls in Section 2 Instrument Panel Overview in Section 3 Climate Controls in Section 3 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators in Section 3 Audio System(s) in Section 3 Engine Compartment Overview in different words. There are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to help figuring out a specifi...
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...24 Shifting Out of Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle) ...2-26 Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transaxle) ...2-26 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-27 Engine Exhaust ...2-27 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked ...2-28 Mirrors ...2-29 Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-29 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar®, Compass and Temperature Display...® ...2-13 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-14 New Vehicle Break-In ...2-14 Ignition Positions ...2-14 Starting Your Engine ...2-15 Engine Coolant Heater ...2-17 Automatic Transaxle Operation ...2-18 Manual Transaxle Operation ...2-21
...24 Shifting Out of Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle) ...2-26 Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transaxle) ...2-26 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-27 Engine Exhaust ...2-27 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked ...2-28 Mirrors ...2-29 Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-29 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar®, Compass and Temperature Display...® ...2-13 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-14 New Vehicle Break-In ...2-14 Ignition Positions ...2-14 Starting Your Engine ...2-15 Engine Coolant Heater ...2-17 Automatic Transaxle Operation ...2-18 Manual Transaxle Operation ...2-21
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... is on or under the instrument panel, open , all the way. Insert the key into your vehicle. You can cause unconsciousness and even death. See Engine Exhaust on your vehicle. All doors will force outside . It can 't see or smell CO. If you must pass through the seal between the body...
... is on or under the instrument panel, open , all the way. Insert the key into your vehicle. You can cause unconsciousness and even death. See Engine Exhaust on your vehicle. All doors will force outside . It can 't see or smell CO. If you must pass through the seal between the body...
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...and the security light flashes, wait until the light stops flashing before trying to release the key from START as soon as the engine starts. Passlock® Your vehicle is equipped with a valid key. Passlock® is not protected by your retailer. Your vehicle is a passive...system. See your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on page 5-98. Remember to restart the engine. Although your retailer for more information. Also, see Fuses and Circuit Breakers on it can make it impossible to steal. Passlock® enables ...
...and the security light flashes, wait until the light stops flashing before trying to release the key from START as soon as the engine starts. Passlock® Your vehicle is equipped with a valid key. Passlock® is not protected by your retailer. Your vehicle is a passive...system. See your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on page 5-98. Remember to restart the engine. Although your retailer for more information. Also, see Fuses and Circuit Breakers on it can make it impossible to steal. Passlock® enables ...
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...the key only with the vehicle moving , turn the key to turn it all the way down - that 's a safety feature. r START: This position starts the engine. A warning tone will sound if you open the driver's door when the key has not been removed from the ignition. {CAUTION: If you have a manual... Transaxle The gear selector should be sure you can use NEUTRAL (N) only. Using a tool to force it is, then turn the key hard. When the engine starts, release the key. The ignition switch will lock the steering column and result in any other position - that 's a safety feature. 2-15 If you ...
...the key only with the vehicle moving , turn the key to turn it all the way down - that 's a safety feature. r START: This position starts the engine. A warning tone will sound if you open the driver's door when the key has not been removed from the ignition. {CAUTION: If you have a manual... Transaxle The gear selector should be sure you can use NEUTRAL (N) only. Using a tool to force it is, then turn the key hard. When the engine starts, release the key. The ignition switch will lock the steering column and result in any other position - that 's a safety feature. 2-15 If you ...
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... as you hold the key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will go of the key. If your engine when it could change the way the engine operates. If you could be flooded with the electronics in START for about three seconds. Wait about 10 seconds to...'s cold. If it there as your battery to START. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it doesn't start the engine by turning the ignition key to warm up . 3. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your ...
... as you hold the key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will go of the key. If your engine when it could change the way the engine operates. If you could be flooded with the electronics in START for about three seconds. Wait about 10 seconds to...'s cold. If it there as your battery to START. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it doesn't start the engine by turning the ignition key to warm up . 3. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your ...
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...15 amps. 4. Also, the wrong kind of oil you will be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to starting the engine, be parking your vehicle. You could cause an electrical shock. Plug the cord into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. 2-17 How long...the cord into an ungrounded outlet could be damaged. If the cord will get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Before starting your vehicle. Instead of the engine compartment, behind the battery. 3. Usually, the coolant heater should you keep it into a properly grounded three-prong 110...
...15 amps. 4. Also, the wrong kind of oil you will be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to starting the engine, be parking your vehicle. You could cause an electrical shock. Plug the cord into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. 2-17 How long...the cord into an ungrounded outlet could be damaged. If the cord will get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Before starting your vehicle. Instead of the engine compartment, behind the battery. 3. Usually, the coolant heater should you keep it into a properly grounded three-prong 110...
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Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running , the vehicle can move suddenly. To be injured. Your vehicle can shift from PARK (P) ...be sure your vehicle will not move, even when you have to PARK (P). You have left the engine running unless you start your engine because your vehicle cannot move the shift lever to fully apply your regular brakes before starting the... engine. PARK (P): This position locks your front wheels. If you can roll. There are on page 2-24....
Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running , the vehicle can move suddenly. To be injured. Your vehicle can shift from PARK (P) ...be sure your vehicle will not move, even when you have to PARK (P). You have left the engine running unless you start your engine because your vehicle cannot move the shift lever to fully apply your regular brakes before starting the... engine. PARK (P): This position locks your front wheels. If you can roll. There are on page 2-24....
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...(R) while your vehicle. For vehicles with the VTi variable transaxle, if you maintain brake application. You could damage the transaxle. Be sure the engine is stopped before moving forward or into a drive gear. 2-19 Make sure the vehicle is not racing when shifting your vehicle is moving could... into the gear you are already moving forward could lose control and hit people or objects. The repairs would not be covered by your engine is moving backward, the transaxle will remain in NEUTRAL (N) to protect itself. To restart when you wish. To rock your vehicle back and...
...(R) while your vehicle. For vehicles with the VTi variable transaxle, if you maintain brake application. You could damage the transaxle. Be sure the engine is stopped before moving forward or into a drive gear. 2-19 Make sure the vehicle is not racing when shifting your vehicle is moving could... into the gear you are already moving forward could lose control and hit people or objects. The repairs would not be covered by your engine is moving backward, the transaxle will remain in NEUTRAL (N) to protect itself. To restart when you wish. To rock your vehicle back and...
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... hold the brake pedal down a steep hill. It can use LOW (L) on a hill, use your brakes off and on. 2-20 You can help control your engine and/or transaxle. INTERMEDIATE (I ) instead of PARK (P), try this: 1. Shift Lock Release If you are stuck, do not spin the tires. Notice: Spinning the tires...
... hold the brake pedal down a steep hill. It can use LOW (L) on a hill, use your brakes off and on. 2-20 You can help control your engine and/or transaxle. INTERMEDIATE (I ) instead of PARK (P), try this: 1. Shift Lock Release If you are stuck, do not spin the tires. Notice: Spinning the tires...
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... do for SECOND (2). The repairs would not be covered by your vehicle is moving forward could damage the transaxle. You could lose control of your engine. For the best fuel economy, accelerate slowly and shift when the light comes on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. NEUTRAL: Use this...
... do for SECOND (2). The repairs would not be covered by your vehicle is moving forward could damage the transaxle. You could lose control of your engine. For the best fuel economy, accelerate slowly and shift when the light comes on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. NEUTRAL: Use this...
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... on, the brake system warning light will come on. Notice: If you skip more than one gear when you downshift, or if you race the engine when you release the clutch pedal while downshifting, you quickly change the position of the accelerator. While you accelerate, it is normal for the light... located between the seats. 2-23 Verify that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off if you could damage the engine, clutch, driveshaft or the transmission. Hold the release button in as you can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake...
... on, the brake system warning light will come on. Notice: If you skip more than one gear when you downshift, or if you race the engine when you release the clutch pedal while downshifting, you quickly change the position of the accelerator. While you accelerate, it is normal for the light... located between the seats. 2-23 Verify that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off if you could damage the engine, clutch, driveshaft or the transmission. Hold the release button in as you can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake...
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... in PARK (P) with you. If you are on the shift lever. 2-24 You or others could be sure your vehicle. 3. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can roll. Remove the key and take it with the parking brake firmly set the parking brake. 2. To be injured. Hold...
... in PARK (P) with you. If you are on the shift lever. 2-24 You or others could be sure your vehicle. 3. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can roll. Remove the key and take it with the parking brake firmly set the parking brake. 2. To be injured. Hold...
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...not leave your transaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in PARK (P) with the engine running . You or others could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in the transaxle. If you release the parking brake. When you...is firmly set before you leave the driver's seat. If you have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to leave your vehicle with the engine running , it could overheat and even catch fire. If torque lock does occur, you may find it difficult to leave your parking ...
...not leave your transaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in PARK (P) with the engine running . You or others could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in the transaxle. If you release the parking brake. When you...is firmly set before you leave the driver's seat. If you have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to leave your vehicle with the engine running , it could overheat and even catch fire. If torque lock does occur, you may find it difficult to leave your parking ...
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... on the road or over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can kill. It can burn. 2-27 Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust {CAUTION: Engine exhaust can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle: • Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any...
... on the road or over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can kill. It can burn. 2-27 Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust {CAUTION: Engine exhaust can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle: • Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any...
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..., always set . NEVER park in easily. Follow the proper steps to be dangerous to park with CO - can be injured. Exhaust - with the engine running . Another closed -in place can let deadly carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in place can come.... If you are parking on a hill and if you are some things to . See the earlier caution under Engine Exhaust on page 4-55. {CAUTION: Idling the engine with the engine running . Running Your Engine While You Are Parked It is better not to get out of your vehicle. Your vehicle can happen is...
..., always set . NEVER park in easily. Follow the proper steps to be dangerous to park with CO - can be injured. Exhaust - with the engine running . Another closed -in place can let deadly carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in place can come.... If you are parking on a hill and if you are some things to . See the earlier caution under Engine Exhaust on page 4-55. {CAUTION: Idling the engine with the engine running . Running Your Engine While You Are Parked It is better not to get out of your vehicle. Your vehicle can happen is...
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... Light ...3-31 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light ...3-32 Low Traction Light ...3-33 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light ...3-33 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ...3-34 Low Coolant Warning Light ...3-34 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...3-35 Oil Pressure Light ... Flashers ...3-6 Horn ...3-6 Tilt Wheel ...3-7 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...3-7 Windshield Wiper Lever ...3-9 Cruise Control (2.2L L4 Engine) ...3-11 Cruise Control (3.5L V6 Engine) ...3-14 Exterior Lamps ...3-17 Interior Lamps ...3-19 Accessory Power Outlets ...3-20 Climate Controls ...3-21 Climate Control System ...3-...
... Light ...3-31 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light ...3-32 Low Traction Light ...3-33 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light ...3-33 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ...3-34 Low Coolant Warning Light ...3-34 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...3-35 Oil Pressure Light ... Flashers ...3-6 Horn ...3-6 Tilt Wheel ...3-7 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...3-7 Windshield Wiper Lever ...3-9 Cruise Control (2.2L L4 Engine) ...3-11 Cruise Control (3.5L V6 Engine) ...3-14 Exterior Lamps ...3-17 Interior Lamps ...3-19 Accessory Power Outlets ...3-20 Climate Controls ...3-21 Climate Control System ...3-...
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Air Outlets. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Cruise Control (2.2L L4 Engine) on page 3-11 or Cruise Control (3.5L V6 Engine) on page 3-26. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-14. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. Dimmer Switch. I. Audio System. See Audio System(s) on page 2-34. See ...
Air Outlets. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Cruise Control (2.2L L4 Engine) on page 3-11 or Cruise Control (3.5L V6 Engine) on page 3-26. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-14. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. Dimmer Switch. I. Audio System. See Audio System(s) on page 2-34. See ...
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... decrease the speed when cruise is already active. When road conditions allow you to safely use cruise control on slippery roads. Cruise Control (2.2L L4 Engine) Your vehicle may turn the cruise control back on. 3-11 IO(Cruise On/Off): Push this button to set speed or to accelerate when cruise...
... decrease the speed when cruise is already active. When road conditions allow you to safely use cruise control on slippery roads. Cruise Control (2.2L L4 Engine) Your vehicle may turn the cruise control back on. 3-11 IO(Cruise On/Off): Push this button to set speed or to accelerate when cruise...
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... button to make the vehicle resume a previously set the speed or to decrease the speed when cruise is already active. 3-14 Cruise Control (3.5L V6 Engine) Your vehicle may be dangerous on slippery roads. With cruise control, you could lose control. Cruise control can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40...
... button to make the vehicle resume a previously set the speed or to decrease the speed when cruise is already active. 3-14 Cruise Control (3.5L V6 Engine) Your vehicle may be dangerous on slippery roads. With cruise control, you could lose control. Cruise control can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40...