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Question posted by suarezfamilyof5 on July 18th, 2014

Brake Booster Installation

How do I disconnect the brake pedal from the brake booster to replace a brake booster?

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Owner's Manual - Page 34

... pedal will increase the set speed by 1.6 km/h (1 mph), or • depress the brake pedal. Each press will decrease the set speed by 1.6 km/h (1 mph) or • accelerate with the accelerator pedal ...is reached, or • press and release Set Acc. Each press will return your accelerator pedal, then press Set Acc. Release the control when the desired vehicle speed is reached, or ...

Owner's Manual - Page 35

Controls and features To return to operate, the vehicle speed must be faster than 48 km/h (30 mph). Res Set Acc Coast To disengage speed control • Depress the brake pedal. Disengaging the speed control will not erase the previously programmed set speed • Press Res. For Res to a set speed. 35

Owner's Manual - Page 40

... chapter. To remove, lift the floor mat just forward of accelerator pedal, brake pedal and clutch pedal (if equipped). Adjust the floor mat position to Fuel pump shut-off... switch, refer to allow proper operation of the retention post and rotate it from the rear and rotate forward to disengage it rearward to install...

Owner's Manual - Page 52

... belts in response to remove any slack in the shoulder belt. Automatic locking mode In this mode, the shoulder belt is installed in this chapter. 52 For example, if the driver brakes suddenly, turns a corner sharply or your vehicle receives an impact of the driver and passengers. The retractor can be made...

Owner's Manual - Page 83

Starting If starting a vehicle with an automatic transaxle: • Make sure the parking brake is in P (Park). If starting a vehicle with a manual transaxle: • Make sure the parking brake is set . • Make sure the gearshift is set . • Push the clutch pedal to the floor otherwise the engine will not crank (turn over). • Put the gearshift into neutral. 83

Owner's Manual - Page 85

...the temperature is below -12°C (10°F), depress the accelerator pedal and start position (4) without pressing the accelerator pedal and release as soon as the engine starts. After idling for more than... way down . DO NOT crank for a few seconds, apply the brake and release the parking brake 85 Release accelerator pedal when the engine starts. Starting STARTING THE ENGINE 1.

Owner's Manual - Page 87

... by a pulsing of wheel lock up . Its operation is not employed during brake applications and compensating for maintenance intervals. Operation of the road wheels, indicating that ...of the anti-lock braking system The anti-lock braking system is indicated by detecting the onset of the brake pedal. 87 The wheels are prevented from locking even when the brakes are self-adjusting. Refer...

Owner's Manual - Page 88

... equipped). 2. No matter how hard you must also depress the clutch pedal. However, avoid taking any unnecessary risks. Driving Braking with ABS: 1. Apply full force on the brake pedal. Steer around the obstacle. In vehicles with this braking technique. The anti-lock braking system will be activated immediately, allowing you to retain full steering control of...

Owner's Manual - Page 90

Depress and hold the brake pedal. 3. Putting your vehicle in gear You must push the thumb button to move the gearshift to the... Start the engine. 2. Driving TRANSAXLE OPERATION Automatic transaxle (if equipped) Vehicles equipped with an automatic transaxle are equipped with a brake-shift interlock feature that prevents the gearshift lever from being moved from the P (Park) position unless the...

Owner's Manual - Page 91

... move the gearshift lever from the P (Park) position. 91 Driving Overriding the brake-shift interlock feature If it is possible that a fuse has blown and the vehicle... Remove the screwdriver when the gearshift moves from P (Park) with the brake pedal depressed: 1. Apply the parking brake and the brake pedal. 3. Refer to move the gearshift. 6. Insert a screwdriver or similar ...

Owner's Manual - Page 92

... turned to lock or removed from rotating. • R (Reverse) The vehicle only moves backward. When the gearshift is secure in the desired position, release the brake pedal and use the accelerator as necessary. Always come to a complete stop before shifting in P (Park). P = Park ...R = Reverse ...N = Neutral...D = Drive: Gear 1 to 4 with overdrive ...Gear 1 to...

Owner's Manual - Page 96

... with a manual transaxle have a starter interlock that prevents cranking the engine unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed. Put the gearshift lever in 1 (First) or R (Reverse). 6. Release the clutch slowly while pressing gradually down the brake pedal. 2. Depress the clutch pedal. 3. These actions may reduce the clutch life. 96 Hold down on the accelerator...

Owner's Manual - Page 98

... shift into R (Reverse): 1. Turn the ignition off. If the following direction is engaged, slowly release the clutch pedal from the floor. 2 1 98 Use 1 (first) gear and set the parking brake. Do not release the clutch pedal. 3. Wait a miminum of the gearshift lever, and then pull rearward on the stalk of three seconds before...

Owner's Manual - Page 107

... meet Federal and local regulations. Do not connect a trailer's hydraulic brake system directly to the vehicle frame or hook retainers (not the bumper). To connect the chains, cross the chains under the trailer tongue and attach to your chances of having a collision greatly increase. Install and adjust brakes according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Owner's Manual - Page 109

... FUEL CONSUMPTION Fuel economy can be improved by avoiding: • lack of regular, scheduled maintenance, • excessive speed, • rapid acceleration, • driving with the brake pedal depressed, • sudden stops, • extended engine idling, • use of speed control in hilly terrain, • extended use of the air conditioner, defroster, rear...

Owner's Manual - Page 158

... you currently have allweather treads to provide traction in some climates, using snow tires and chains: • Install chains securely, verifying that the chains do not touch any wiring, brake lines or fuel lines. • Install the chains on the front tires only. • Do not use tire chains on 205/60 tires...

Owner's Manual - Page 171

... to Aiming the headlamps. 171 Headlamps - low beam Disconnect the electrical connector and replace the bulb. Do not touch the glass part of a bulb. Headlamps - high beam Replacement instructions are the same as for the low beam headlamp. All bulb connectors must be correctly connected. Install in the reverse order. Refer to the tab...

Owner's Manual - Page 173

... install, fit the new bulb in reverse sequence. 173 Turn the bulb counterclockwise and pull it out. 3. Replace with a screwdriver. Maintenance and care Brake/turn signal/tail lamps. Disconnect the electrical conector. 2. License plate lamp Unscrew the bulb holder with the new bulb in reverse order. Turn the socket counterclockwise and pull it out. 4. Replacement...

Owner's Manual - Page 174

Pull out the wedge base bulb and replace. Maintenance and care High-mounted brake lamp Enter the rear seat compartment. Press the reflector fitting from the holder with a rear spoiler, the high-mounted brake lamp is included in reverse sequence. To install, fit the new bulb in the spoiler. On vehicles equipped with a flat screwdriver...

Owner's Manual - Page 175

... Backup lamp High-mounted brake lamp License plate lamp Trade number 3457 NA 9005 9006 893 1157 1156 2723 C5W 175 The bulbs can be replaced after the contact plate has been hinged back. Maintenance and care Interior lamps Switch off the interior lamps (middle switch position). To install, fit the new bulb...