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[IS03000(ALL)01/96]
The Mechanical Cluster
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[IS03100(ALL)01/96]
The following warning lights and gauges are on
the mechanical cluster. All of the warning lights
and gauges alert you to possible problems with
your vehicle. Some of the lights listed are
optional. The following sections detail what each
of these indicators means.
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[IS03200(ALL)01/96]
Brake System Warning Light
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[IS03300(ALL)03/96]
The warning light for the brakes can show two
things Ð that the parking brake is not fully
released, or that the brake fluid level is low in
the master cylinder reservoir. If the fluid level is
low, the brake system should be checked by
your dealer or a qualified service technician.
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[IS03400(ALL)03/96]
This light illuminates when you turn the ignition
key to START to verify that the indicator bulb is
working. If the light stays on or illuminates after
you have released the parking brake fully, have
the hydraulic brake system serviced.
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[IS03500(ALL)03/96]
RWARNING
The BRAKE light indicates that the brakes
may not be working properly. Have the
brakes checked immediately.
[IS03600(ALL)01/96]
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Brake warning light symbol
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[GF38000(ALL)01/96]
Trailer Brakes
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[GF38100(ALL)01/96]
Separate trailer brakes are required on most
towed vehicles weighing over 1,500 lb (680 kg).
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[GF38200(ALL)05/96]
RWARNING
Do not connect a trailer's hydraulic brake
system directly to your vehicle's brake
system. Your vehicle may not have
enough braking power and your chances
of having a collision greatly increase.
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[GF38300(ALL)01/96]
Trailer Lamps
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[GF38400(ALL)01/96]
Make sure your trailer lamps conform to Federal
and local regulations.
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[GF38425(ALL)01/96]
Class I and Class II Trailer Tow electrical wiring
provides two circuits (right hand and left hand)
to operate trailer stop/turn tail lamps. Each
stop/turn circuit will operate one combination
stop/turn light bulb (# 1157, 3157, 2357, or 3357)
on the trailer. Never add more than one trailer
light bulb to one circuit.
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[GF38450(ALL)01/96]
RWARNING
Always replace a fuse with one that has
the specified amperage rating. Using a
fuse with a higher amperage rating can
cause severe wire damage and could start
a fire.
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[GF38500(ALL)01/96]
Driving while you tow
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[GF38520(ALL)05/96]
Be especially careful when driving while you
tow a trailer. Never drive faster than 45 mph
(70 km/h) when you tow in hilly country on
hot days. Also, anticipate stops so that you can
brake gradually.
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OBD II drive cycle as it would any other type of
repair work.
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[MC44600(ALL)03/96]
Lights and Bulb Replacement
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[MC44700(ALL)01/96]
It is a good idea to check the operation of the
following lights frequently:
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[MC44800(ALL)01/96]
q
headlamps
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[MC44850(ALL)01/96]
q
high-mount brakelamp
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[MC44900(ALL)01/96]
q
tail lamps
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[MC45000(ALL)01/96]
q
brakelamps
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[MC45100(ALL)01/96]
q
hazard flasher
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[MC45200(ALL)01/96]
q
turn signals
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[MC45300(ALL)05/96]
q
license plate lamps
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[MC45400(ALL)01/96]
The alignment of your headlamps should be
checked if:
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[MC45500(ALL)01/96]
q
oncoming motorists frequently signal you to
turn off your vehicle's high beams when you
do not have the high beams on
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[MC45600(ALL)01/96]
q
the headlamps do not seem to give you
enough light to see clearly at night
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[MC45700(ALL)01/96]
q
the headlamp beams are pointed substantially
away from a position slightly down and to
the right
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[MC45800(ALL)01/96]
Headlamp Bulb
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[MC45900(ALL)03/96]
The headlamps on your vehicle use replaceable
bulbs. When the lamp burns out, simply replace
the bulb, rather than the whole lamp.
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RWARNING
Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully
and keep out of children's reach. Grasp
the bulb only by its plastic base and do
not touch the glass. The oil from your
hand could cause the bulb to break the
next time the headlamps are operated.
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[MC46050(ALL)01/96]
NOTE: If the bulb is accidently touched, it
should be cleaned with rubbing
alcohol before being used.
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[MC46100(ALL)01/96]
Do not remove the burned-out bulb unless you
can immediately replace it with a new one. If a
bulb is removed for an extended period of time,
contaminants may enter the headlamp housing
and affect its performance.
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[MC46300(ALL)03/96]
Removing the headlamp bulb
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[MC46400(ALL)01/96]
1. Make sure that the headlamp switch on the
instrument panel is in the OFF position.
[MC46675(ALL)01/96]
2. Remove the screws that attach the headlamp
trim to the vehicle.
[MC46750(ALL)01/96]
3. Remove the headlamp trim.
[MC46820(ALL)01/96]
4. Remove the four screws (two on top and
two on bottom) that attach the headlamp to
the vehicle.
[MC46830(ALL)01/96]
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screws.
[MC46860(ALL)01/96]
5. Pull the headlamp away from the vehicle
and remove the electrical connector by
pulling rearward.
[MC46880(ALL)01/96]
6. Unsnap the bulb retaining wire and carefully
remove the bulb assembly from its socket by
gently pulling it out without turning it.
[MC46890(ALL)01/96]
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Installing the headlamp bulb
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[MC47000(ALL)01/96]
1. With the flat side of the bulb's plastic base
facing upward, insert the glass end of the
bulb into the socket. You may need to turn
the bulb left or right to line up the grooves
in the plastic base with the tabs in the
socket. When the grooves are aligned, push
the bulb into the socket until the plastic base
contacts the rear of the socket.
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2. Snap the retaining wire over both sides of
the bulb and connect the electrical connector.
[MC47275(ALL)01/96]
3. Position the headlamp on the vehicle and
install the four attaching screws.
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[MC47300(ALL)01/96]
4. Turn the headlamps on and make sure that
they work properly. If the headlamp was
correctly aligned before you changed the
bulb, you should not need to align it again.
[MC47310(ALL)01/96]
Removing the High-Mount Brakelamp
Bulb
[MC47315(ALL)01/96]
Liftgate models
[MC47317(ALL)01/96]
To remove the brakelamp and bulb:
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[MC47330(ALL)01/96]
1. Remove the two screws from the surface of
the lens.
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[MC47340(ALL)01/96]
2. After removing the screws, remove the lamp
assembly.
[MC47353(ALL)01/96]
3. Disconnect the high-mount brakelamp wiring
connector.
[MC47356(ALL)01/96]
4. Remove the screw retaining the bulb holder
assembly, pull the bulb holder assembly
away from the lamp, and pull the bulb
straight out of the holder.
[MC47360(ALL)04/96]
To replace/install the brakelamp:
[MC47367(ALL)01/96]
1. Push bulb(s) into bulb holder assembly.
[MC47373(ALL)01/96]
2. Place bulb holder assembly on lamp and
install retaining screw. Tighten screw.
[MC47376(ALL)01/96]
3. Connect the high-mount brakelamp wiring
connector.
[MC47377(ALL)01/96]
4. Position the lamp assembly on the vehicle.
[MC47378(ALL)01/96]
5. Install and tighten the two screws.
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[MC47381(ALL)01/96]
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Replacing the high-mount brakelamp bulb Ð liftgate
models only
[MC47383(ALL)01/96]
Dual Rear Door Models
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[MC47384(ALL)01/96]
To remove the brakelamp:
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[MC47385(ALL)01/96]
1. Remove the two screws from the surface of
the lens.
[MC47386(ALL)01/96]
2. Pull the lens assembly out of the lamp
housing.
[MC47387(ALL)01/96]
3. Pull the bulb socket out of the lens assembly.
It is not necessary to twist the socket.
[MC47388(ALL)01/96]
4. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
[MC47389(ALL)04/96]
To replace/install the brakelamp:
[MC47396(ALL)01/96]
1. Push the bulb into the socket.
[MC47397(ALL)01/96]
2. Push the socket into the lens assembly.
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3. Install the lens assembly into lamp.
[MC47399(ALL)01/96]
4. Install and tighten the two screws.
[MC47400(ALL)01/96]
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Replacing the high-mount brakelamp bulb Ð dual rear
door models only
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[MC47625(ALL)02/96]
Bulb Specifications
[MC47650(ALL)05/96]
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Index 337
Brakes (continued)
fluid, specifications........237, 296
front disc.............. 163
if brakes do not grip well.....164, 166
master cylinder............ 236
new brake linings............ 5
noise..............163, 165
parking............... 166
power braking............ 163
rear anti-lock............. 164
servicing.............164, 236
stopping distances.......... 165
trailer................ 195
when storing your vehicle....... 285
Brake-shift interlock.........155, 171
Break-in period.............. 5
Brights (high beams)........... 14
Built-in child seat
cleaning............... 283
operation.............. 141
Bulbs, replacing
halogen............... 272
headlamps.............. 272
C
Canada, customer assistance....... 310
Canada, warranty information....... 3
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan
(CAMVAP).............. 311
Capacities for refilling fluids....... 294
Carbon monoxide in exhaust....... 160
Car seats for children (see Child safety seats) 130
Cassette tape player (see Electronic sound
system).............. 35,49
Catalytic converter........... 269
CD player (see Electronic sound system) . . 29
Chains, tires.............. 259
Changing a tire............. 209
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