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Question posted by bobpurdy on September 25th, 2012

While Driving The Car All Of A Sudden The Cluster Cuts Off No Gauges Speedo Tach

and the turn signals don't work then after a while it all comes backi on

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Owner's Manual - Page 1

... Contents Introduction Instrument Cluster Warning and control lights Gauges 4 10 10 14 Entertainment Systems AM/FM stereo with CD AM/FM stereo with in-dash six CD 16 16 19 Climate Controls Manual heating and air conditioning Electronic automatic temperature control Rear window defroster 24 24 26 31 Lights Headlamps Turn signal control Bulb...

Owner's Manual - Page 4

...vehicle, the greater the safety and pleasure you will automatically cut off switch in vehicles and certain products of component wear ... are generally available. The switch can also be activated through sudden vibration (e.g. To reset the switch, refer to the Fuel ... the event of an accident the safety switch will derive from driving it may not apply to printing cycles it . Please take the...

Owner's Manual - Page 10

... condition that may illuminate when a problem exists with one of your catalytic converter. Instrument Cluster WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Warning lights and gauges can alert you start your vehicle to make sure the bulbs work. If any light remains on after the engine is first turned to the ON position to check the bulb.

Owner's Manual - Page 11

... warning light to come on, refer to the ON position when the engine is not running, or in the Maintenance and Specification chapter. Brake system warning light: To P ! Driving a vehicle with ... the brake warning light also is turned to ON, continues to flash or remains on is turned to illuminate when ignition is illuminated. Instrument Cluster Check fuel cap: Illuminates when the...

Owner's Manual - Page 12

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Owner's Manual - Page 13

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Owner's Manual - Page 14

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Owner's Manual - Page 15

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Owner's Manual - Page 25

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Owner's Manual - Page 30

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Owner's Manual - Page 47

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Owner's Manual - Page 57

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Owner's Manual - Page 134

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Owner's Manual - Page 160

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Owner's Manual - Page 166

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Owner's Manual - Page 238

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Owner's Manual - Page 255

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Owner's Manual - Page 258

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Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing - Page 12

...boots, if equipped. MULTI-POINT INSPECTION - Check operation of horn, exterior lamps, turn signals and hazard warning lights. This can help identify any potential issue before there are..., including spare. Check exhaust system for cracks, chips and pitting. Inspect accessory drive belt(s). Check radiator, coolers, heater and air conditioning hoses. Check battery performance....

Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing - Page 41

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