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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine How the Air Bag System Works
Where is the air bag?
The driver’s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel.
If something is between the driver and the air
bag, the bag might not inflate properly
or it
might force the object into that person. The path
of an inflating .air bag must be kept clear. Don’t
put anything between
an occupant and the air
bag, and don’t attach
or put anything on or near
the steering wheel hub.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine What wiil you see after an air bag inflates?
After an air hag inflates, it quickly deflates, so quickly
,that some people may not even realize the air b-ag
inflated. S'orne components of the air bag mo'dule in the
steering
wheel hub will be hot fd a short time. The parts
of the bag that come.into contact with you may be
warm, but not, too. hot to. t.ouch. Thew wi11 be some
-smoke and,dust-coming from vents in the-deflatd air
bag. Air bag inflation doesn't prevent the driver from
s.eeing
orfrbom beilzg able to steerthe vehicle, nor does it
stoppeople
from le-aving .the vehicle.
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When an air bag inflates,. there is dust in the air.
This dust could cause breathing problems for
people-
with a history of asthma or other
breathing trouble..
To avoid this, .everyone in the
vehicle should get out as
-soon as it is safe to do so.
If you have breathing problems.but can't get out
of the vehicle after an air bag inflates, then get
fresh air
by opening a window or door.
NOTICE:
If you damage the cover for the driver's air bag,
the bag may not work properly. You may have: to
rep1ac.e the air bag module. Do not open or break
'the -air bag cover.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Theft, Parking at Mght
Vehicle theft isbig Business, especially in.some cities,
Although your vehicle has a number of theft-detefren’t
-features, we know that nothin-g we put on
it can make
it.impassible
to steal. However, there’ are- ways you
.ean.bqlp.
Key in the Ignition
If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside, it’s; an
easy target for Joy riders or professional thieve-s -- .so
don’t .do it.
When you. park your-vehicle and open the driver’s dam,
you’ll he;rr a tone remiding you to remove your key
from the ignitipo and take it with you. Always do this.
Your steering wheel will be locked, and so will your
ignitkm: If you have an automatic tr-arcmission, taking
your key out also lacks your msmis.sian. And
remember to
lack.thc doors.
P&k in a lighted spot, close all windows and 1.ock.your
vehicle.. Remember to keep your valuables .out of sight.
Put .them in a storage are&
6.r take them with .you.
Parking .. Lots,
‘If you pafk in a lot where:someone will be watching.
your vehicle, it’s be:st
to lgck it up-and take ywr keys.
But what if you have to-leave your ignition key? What if
YOU have to leave something. valuable in your vehicle?
0. Put your vxl-luables i.n a. st;or.age. area, like your
glove
box.
Lock all the doors except the driver’s.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine New Vehkk “Bre-ak-In”
NOTICE:
Your modern vehicle d.oesn’t need an elaborate
“break-in.”
But it will perform better in the long
run if you follow these guidelines:
0 Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or
less far the first 500 miles (805 km).
Don’t drive at any one speed -- fast or
slow
-- for the first-500 miles (805 km).
Don’t make full-thro.ttle starts.
200 miles. (322 km) or so. During this time
your
new brake linings aren’t yetbro-ken
in. Hard stops with new linings cmmean
premature wear and earlier replacement.
Follow this breaking-in guideline every
time you
get new brake linings.
See “Tbwing a Trailer” in the Index for
more information..
Avoid makiilg hard stops for the first
Don’ttow a trailer during break-in.
Ignition Positions
Use.the key to-turn the ignition switch to €ive different
positions,
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ACCESSORY (A):. ACCESSO-RY lets ysu .use‘-thi-ngs
like the radio ad the.winds,hield wipe-rs when the
engine is off. Push i.n the key -and turn it toward. YOU.
Your steering wheel will remain locked, just. as it was
before
you inserted the. key.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine NOTICE:
Don't operate accessories. in the ACCESSORY
position far long periods of time. Prolonged.
operation
of accessories in the ACCESSORY
position could drain your battery-and prevent
you
from skarting your vehicle.
LOCK (E): This position locks your ignition; -steering
wheel-and tra-nsmiss-ion.
It's a theft-deterfeat feature.
You will oaly be able to remove your key whe.n the
ignition is turned to. LOCK.
.OFF (C); This position lets you turn off.the engine but
Tstill turn the steering wheel'. Us.e OFF if you must have
~yx.u- whic1.e in motion while -the erigine :is off (for
example, if your vehickis being towed).
RUN (I)): This is the positio-n for driving.
START (E): This starts your engine. On manual transmission
vehicles, turning t.he key
to
LOCK will lock the steerihgcolumn and result
in
a lass of ability to steer the vehicle. This could
cause
-a collision. If you need to turn the enghe
off while the vehicle is moving, turn the key only
to OFF. Don't press the key release button while
the vehicle is moving.
NOTICE:
If your key seems stuck in 'LOCK. and -you can't
turn it, be sure you
are using the corkect key; if
so, is it all the way in? If'ft is, then turn the
steering wheel left and right while you turn the
key h.ard. But t.urn the key only with
your hand.
Using
a tool to force it could. break the key or the
ignition switch.
'If none of this. works, then your
vehicle needs service.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Automatic Transmission Operation
Your automatic transmission may have a shift lever
located
on the console between the seats or on the
steering column.
There are several different positions for your shift lever.
If your vehicle is equipped with a column shift lever,
it
features an electronic shift position indicator within the
instrument cluster. This display must be powered
anytime the shift lever is capable of being moved out
of
the PARK (P) position. This means that if your key is in
the
OFF position, but not locked, there will be a small
current drain
on your battery which could discharge
your battery over a period of time.
If you need to leave
your key in the ignition
in the OFF position for an
extended period, it is recommended that you disconnect
the battery cable from the battery
to prevent discharging
your battery.
PARK (P): This locks your rear wheels. It’s the best
position to use when you start your engine because your
vehicle can’t move easily.
Lf! C A TION:
It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the
shift lever is not fully in
PARK (P) with the
parking brake
firmly set. Your vehicle can roll.
Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is
running unless you have to.
If you have left the
engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
You or others could be injured.
To be sure your
vehicle won’t move, even when you’re on fairly
level ground, always set your parking brake and
move the shift lever to
PARK (P).
If you have four-wheel drive, your vehicle
will be free to roll
-- even if your shift lever
is in
PARK (P) -- if your transfer case is in
NEUTRAL (N). So, be sure the transfer case is in
a drive gear, two-wheel high (2HI) or four-wheel
high (4HI) or four-wheel low (4LO)
-- not in
NEUTRAL (N). See “Shifting Into PARK (P)” in
the Index.
If you’re pulling a trailer, see “Towing
a Trailer’’ in the Index.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Express-Down Window
The driver’s window switch also-has an express-down
feature that dows
you -to lower if witho-ut holding the
window switch. Hold the driver% window switch down for
more
than a half a se.cond..to activate the expressdown
feature. Lightly tap
the switch-to open the window slightly.
The express-down feature can
be interrupted at aily time
by pressing the up mow -end of the switch.
S.wing-Out Windows (Extended C,ab)
To open ‘a rear swing-out
window, pull the latch
toward the front
of the.
vehicle .and then push .the
htch out and rearward.
Whg.n you close the
window, be sure the
latch catches.
Sliding Rear Window (If Equipped)
Squeeze the latch in. the center of the window and slide
the glass to open it.
When
you close- the window, be sure the latch catches.
Horn
Press the steering wheel pad to sound the horn.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Tilt Wheel (If Equipp-ed)
If you have the tilt steering
wheel, you
shou1.d adjust
the steering wheel before
you drive.
You can raise it. to the
highest level to give your
legs
more room when you
enter ,and exit the vehicle.
To tilt the. wheel, hold the steering wheel and puli the
lever
toward you, Move the steering wheel to a
comfortable level, then release the lever to lock the
wheel in place..
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving,
Turn Sig-nal/Multifunction Lever
The lever on the left side of the steering column
-includes your:
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer
0 Windshield Wipers
0 Windshield Washer
0 Cruise Control (If Equipped)

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Section 4 Your Driving. and the- Road
Were-. you’ll find information ,ab.aut driving on different kinds o.frodds and in varyir@ weatkr-er c’oiiditians. We”ve ako
inc1ude.d many other useful tips ;on driving.
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Defmsive.Driving
Drunken Driving
Control of a Vehicle
Braking
Steering
Off-Road Recovery
Passing
Loss. of Control
Driving Guidelines
Diiving at-Night
Driving in Rain .and on Wet Roads
City Driving
Freeway Driving
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B-ef6x.e Leaving- on a Long Trip
Hi,ghway
Hypnosis
Hill and Mountain Roads
Wint-eter DriviQg
Recreaii-ana;l Vehide Tbwing
(Four-Wheel .Drive with: the. Manual
Shift Transfer Ca$e Only)
Recreational
Vehicle Towitlg (Except
Four-wheel Drive with the Manud
SMt ~ Transfe-r Ca,s e)
Loading Your Vehic1.e
Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab
Towing a Trailer

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine You have three systems that make your vehicle go where
you want it to
go. They are the brakes, the steering and
the accelerator. All three systems have to do their work
at the places where the tires meet the-road. Braking action involves
perception
time and reaction time
First, you have to decide to push ob the brake pedal.
That’s
perception time. Then you.have to bring up your
foot and
do it. That’s reaction time.
Average reaction time is -about 3/4 of a second. But
that’s only an average. It might
.be less with me driver
and
as long as two or three seconds or more with
another. Age., physical condition, alertness, co.ordinati.on
and eyesight
all play a part. So do aIcohol, drugs and
frustration.
But even in 314 of a second, a vehicle
moving at
60 mph (100 km/h) travels 66 feet (20 m).
That could be a lot of distance in an emergency, so
keeping -enough space between your vehicle and others
is important,
And,
of course, actual stopping distances vary greatly
with the surface
of the road (whether it’s pavement or
gravel); the condition
of the road (wet, dry, icy); tire
tread; the condition of your brakes; the weight of the
vehicle and the amount
.of brake force applied.
Sometimes,
as when you’re driving on snow or ice, it’s
easy
to ask more of those control systems than the tires
and road can provide. That means you can lase c.ontrol
of
your vehicle.
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