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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
mMirrors..............................47
NInside Day/Night Mirror.................47
NOutside Mirror Ð Driver's Side............47
NOutside Mirror Ð Passenger's Side..........47
NElectric Remote-Control Mirrors............48
mSeats................................48
NFront Seat Adjustment...................48
NReclining Bucket Seats...................49
NFolding Rear Seat......................50
mTo Open And Close The Hood.............51
mLights...............................52NFront Map/Reading Lights...............52
NInterior Lights........................53
NMulti-Function Control Lever..............53
NHeadlights, Parking Lights, Instrument Panel
Lights..............................54
NDaytime Running Lights (Canada Only)......54
NLights-On Reminder....................54
NFog Lights...........................54
NTurn Signals..........................55
NHeadlight Dimmer Switch................55
NPassing Light.........................55
mWindshield Wipers And Washers...........55
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NWindshield Washers....................55
NMist Function.........................56
NIntermittent Wiper System................56
NLo Speed Wipers.......................56NHi Speed Wipers.......................56
mTilt Steering Column.....................57
mConsole Features.......................58
NAsh Receiver And Cigar Lighter............58
46 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

Turn Signals
Move the Multi-Function Control Lever up or down to
detent and the arrows on each side of the instrument
cluster flash to show proper operation of the front and
rear turn signal lights. You can signal a lane change by
moving the lever partially up or down.
If either light remains on and does not flash, or there is a
very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside light
bulb. If an indicator fails to light when the lever is
moved, it would suggest that the fuse or indicator bulb is
defective.
Headlight Dimmer Switch
Pull the Multi-Function Control Lever towards you to
switch the headlights to HIGH beam. Pull the control
lever a second time to switch the headlights to LOW
beam.
Passing Light
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
lightly pulling the Multi-Function Control Lever toward
you. This will cause the headlights to turn on at high
beam and remain on until the lever is released.
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
The wipers and washers are operated by a switch
in the control lever. Move the control lever up to
select the desired wiper speed.
Windshield Washers
To use the washer, pull the control lever toward you and
hold while spray is desired. If the lever is pulled while in
the delay range, the wiper will operate in low speed for
two wipe cycles after the lever is released, and then
resume the intermittent interval previously selected.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 55
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If the lever is pulled while in the OFF position, the wipers
will operate for two wipe cycles, then turn OFF.
CAUTION!
²In cold weather, always turn off the wiper switch
and allow the wipers to return to the park position
before turning off the engine. If the wiper switch
is left on and the wipers freeze to the windshield,
damage to the wiper motor may occur when the
vehicle is restarted.
Mist Function
Push down on the wiper control lever to activate a single
wipe to clear the windshield of road mist or spray from
a passing vehicle. The wiper blade will continue to wipe
until you release the stalk.
Intermittent Wiper System
Use the intermittent wiper when weather conditions
make a single wiping cycle, with a variable pause be-
tween cycles, desirable. Move the lever to the first detent
(DEL) position, then select the delay interval by turning
the end of the stalk. Rotate the end upward to decrease
the delay time and downward to increase it. The delay
can be regulated from a maximum of approximately 18
seconds between cycles, to a second between cycles.
Lo Speed Wipers
Move the wiper stalk upward to the 2nd detent to obtain
a low speed wiper function.
Hi Speed Wipers
Move the wiper stalk upward to the 3rd position to
obtain the fastest wiper speed.
56 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

Windshield Wiper Blades
Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the
windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a
mild non abrasive cleaner, or use the washer solvent. This
will remove accumulations of salt or road film and help
reduce streaking and smearing.
Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods
may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use
washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt
from a dry windshield. Avoid using the wiper blades to
remove frost or ice from the windshield. Make sure that
they are not frozen to the glass before turning them on to
avoid damaging the blade. Keep the blade rubber out of
contact with petroleum products such as engine oil,
gasoline, etc.
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
1. Lift the wiper arm away from the glass.
2. Rotate the blade 45 degrees to gain access to the
release tab.3. Push the release tab shown in the picture and slide the
wiper blade assembly down along the arm. Gently place
the wiper arm on the windshield.
4. Install the new blade assembly onto the wiper arm tip
until it locks in place.Windshield Washer Aiming
To change the aim of the windshield washers, place a
safety pin into the nozzle opening and move the nozzle
slightly. Continue making slight adjustments until you
obtain the desired pattern.
146 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Sizes............................... 97
Snow Tires.......................... 111
Spinning............................ 108
Tread Wear Indicators.................. 109
Towing
Disabled Vehicle...................... 130
Transaxle
Manual...........................87,90
Transmitter Battery Service................ 18
Transporting Pets........................ 42
Tread Wear Indicators................... 109
Trip Odometer Reset Button................ 66
Trunk Release Button..................... 15
Trunk Release, Emergency................. 15
Trunk Release Remote Control.............. 15
Turbo Boost Gauge....................83,113
Turbo Cool Down....................... 89
Turn Signals.........................55,64
Underhood Fuses....................... 160
Uniform Tire Quality Grades.............. 189Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses................ 152
Vehicle Identification Number............... 6
Vehicle Loading........................ 117
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations............ 6
Vehicle Storage......................... 161
Warnings and Cautions.................... 6
Warranty Information.................... 186
Washers, Windshield..................... 55
Washing Vehicle........................ 156
Wheel Alignment and Balance............. 110
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care............... 157
Window Fogging........................ 82
Windows
Power.............................. 19
Windshield Washer Aiming............... 146
Windshield Washers..................... 55
Windshield Wiper Blades................. 146
Windshield Wipers...................... 55
Wiper Blade Replacement................. 146
Wipers, Intermittent...................... 56
Wiring, Ignition........................ 142
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