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10 [IS02600(ALL)04/96]This light illuminates for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition key to START or ON. It
normally goes off shortly after the engine starts
and after you release the parking brake.
However, it may stay on for up to 60 seconds. If
the light doesn't illuminate after the engine is
started, stays on for longer than 60 seconds, or
illuminates after you have fully released the
parking brake, have the hydraulic brake system
checked.
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To test the brake warning light, release the
parking brake and turn the ignition key to the
START position. The brake warning light should
illuminate until the key is released.
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This light will also illuminate if the parking
brake does not release fully. If it does stay on
afterthe parking brake is fully released, it
means there may be a brake problem. Pull off
the road and stop carefully. You may notice that
the pedal is harder to push, the pedal may go
closer to the floor, or it may take longer to stop
the vehicle. Try the brakes again after you have
stopped.
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Your vehicle has a divided brake system. If one
part isn't working, the other part can still work
and stop the vehicle. For good braking, you
need both systems working well.
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WARNING
The BRAKE light indicates that the brakes
may not be working properly. Have the
brakes checked immediately.
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Charging System Light
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This light indicates that your battery is not being
charged and that you need to have the electrical
system checked.
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Charging system light
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This light illuminates every time you turn the
ignition to the ON or START position (engine
off). The light should go off when the engine
starts and the alternator begins to charge.
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If the light stays on or illuminates when the
engine is running, have the electrical system
checked as soon as possible.
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Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light
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This light indicates low oil pressure, not low oil
level. However, if the engine's oil level is low, it
could affect the oil pressure. This light
illuminates every time the ignition key is turned
to ON or START, but it normally turns off when
the engine starts.
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Engine oil pressure light
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NOTE: If your vehicle must be jump-started
because of a low battery, the Anti-Lock
Brake System warning light could
remain on. This is due to low battery
voltage and does not indicate a
malfunction in the system. Under these
circumstances, you should drive your
vehicle only after the battery has had
time to charge and the light has gone
out.
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After starting the engine, check all the warning
lights to make sure that they are off. If any one
of them is still lit, it indicates a situation that
needs your attention. When you release the
parking brake, the brake warning light should
go off.
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Ignition Key Chime
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If the driver or passenger door is open while the
key is still in the ignition, a warning chime
sounds.
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Headlamps On Chime
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This chime will sound when a door is opened
while the headlamps or parking lamps are on.
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Gauges
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Fuel Gauge
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The fuel gauge displays approximately how
much fuel you have in the fuel tank.
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The ignition must be turned off while putting
fuel in the tank in order to get a correct fuel
gauge reading after the ignition is turned on.
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The fuel gauge indicator may vary slightly while
the vehicle is in motion. This is the result of fuel
movement within the tank. You can get a more
accurate reading with the vehicle on smooth,
level ground.
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Ignition
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Understanding the Positions of the Ignition
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The ignition has four positions. They are: LOCK,
ACC, ON, and START.
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Ignition lock cylinder (manual transaxle)
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Ignition lock cylinder (automatic transaxle)
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LOCK locks the steering wheel. It also locks the
gearshift lever in P (Park) (automatic transaxle).
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LOCK is the only position that allows you to
remove the key. The LOCK feature helps to
protect your vehicle from theft.
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If your key is stuck in the LOCK position and
will not turn, move your steering wheel left or
right until the key turns freely.
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If your vehicle has a manual transaxle, you must
push the key toward the steering column to
rotate the switch to the LOCK position.
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ACC (accessory) allows some of your vehicle's
electrical accessories such as the radio and the
windshield wipers to operate while the engine is
not running.
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ON allows you to test your vehicle's warning
lights (except the brake system warning light) to
make sure they work before you start the
engine. The key returns to the ON position once
the engine is started and remains in this position
while the engine runs.
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START cranks the engine. Release the key once
the engine starts so that you do not damage the
starter. The key should return to ON when you
release it. The START position also allows you
to test the brake warning light.
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Hazard Flasher Switch
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The hazard flasher switch is located on the top
of the steering column. For more information,
refer toHazard Flasherin theRoadside Emergencies
chapter.
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The Turn Signal Lever
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You can use the turn signal lever on the left side
of the steering column to:
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operate the headlamps and parking lamps
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operate the turn signals and cornering lamps
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turn the high beams on/off
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flash the lamps
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Turn Signals
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Move the lever up to signal a right turn. Move
it down to signal a left turn. The corresponding
indicator light in the instrument cluster will
flash.
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If the turn signal stays on after you turn, move
the lever back to the center off position.
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For lane changes, move the lever far enough to
signal but not to latch. The lever will return to
the OFF position when you release it.
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Turn signal
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Windshield Wipers and Washer
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To operate the windshield wipers and washers,
make sure your ignition key is turned to the ON
position.
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The windshield wipers can be operated by
moving the control lever. The standard wipers
have two speeds and the optional wipers have
three speeds.
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To operate the standard wipers, pull the lever
down to the first stop (LO). For high speed
operation, pull the lever down to the second
stop (HI).
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Storage Compartments
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Your vehicle may have several small storage
compartments:
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two map pockets on the door panels (if
equipped)
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a glove compartment (non-locking)
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a storage bin in the center console
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Hatchback
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Opening and Closing the Hatchback
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1. Put the key into the lock on the hatchback
lid.
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Unlocking the hatchback lid with the key
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2. Turn the key to the right until a click is
audible and then pull up on the handle
(above the license plate) until the hatchback
lid opens.
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3. Remove the key before you close the
hatchback lid.
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4. Using both hands, shut the hatchback
completely. Do not slam it.
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WARNING
The air bag will inflate only once. The
system is designed to function on a
one-time-only basis. If the air bag is
inflated, THE AIR BAG WILL NOT
FUNCTION AGAIN AND MUST BE
REPLACED IMMEDIATELY. If the air
bag is not replaced, this will increase the
risk of injury in a subsequent collision.
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The Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System
consists of:
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driver and passenger air bag modules (which
include the inflators and air bags),
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one or more impact and safing sensors,
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a system diagnostic module,
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a readiness light and tone,
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and the electrical wiring which connects the
components.
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The diagnostic module monitors its own circuits,
the air bag electrical system, the air bag
readiness light, the air bag power and the air
bag inflators.
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Determining if System Is Operational
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The Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System uses
a readiness light and a tone to indicate the
condition of the system. The readiness light is in
the instrument cluster. When you turn the
ignition key to ON, this light will illuminate for
approximately six (6) seconds and then turn off.
This indicates that the system is operating
normally. NOTE: Routine maintenance of the air
bag system is not required.
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3.If you have an automatic transaxle, make
sure that the gearshift is in P (Park) and the
parking brake is set before you turn the key.
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If you have a manual transaxle, make sure
that the parking brake is fully set, push the
clutch pedal to the floor, and put the
gearshift into Neutral before you turn the
key.(Remember, the starter will operate
only if the clutch pedal is pushed all the
way to the floor.)
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Before you start your vehicle, you should test
the warning lights on the instrument panel to
make sure that they work. Refer to the
Instrumentationchapter.
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Starting Your Engine
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To start your engine:
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1. Follow the steps underPreparing to Start
Your Vehicleat the beginning of this section.
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2. Keep your foot on the brake pedal and turn
the ignition key to the ON position.
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3. DO NOT depress the accelerator pedal when
starting your engine. DO NOT use the
accelerator while the vehicle is parked.
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4. Turn the key to the START position
(cranking) until the engine starts. Allow the
key to return to the ON position after the
engine has started.
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If you have difficulty in turning the key,
rotate the steering wheel slightly because it
may be binding.
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For a cold engine:
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At temperatures10ÊF (-12ÊC) andbelow:If
the engine does not start infifteen (15)
secondson the first try, turn the key to OFF,
wait approximately ten (10) seconds so you
do not flood the engine, then try again.
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At temperaturesabove10ÊF(-12ÊC):If the
engine does not start infive (5) secondson
the first try, turn the key to OFF, wait
approximately ten (10) seconds so you do not
flood the engine, then try again.
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For a warm engine:
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Do not hold the key in the START position
for more thanfive (5) secondsat a time. If
the engine does not start within five (5)
seconds on the first try, turn the key to the
OFF position. Wait a few seconds after the
starter stops, then try again.
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Whenever you start your vehicle, release the key
as soon as the engine starts. Excessive cranking
could damage the starter.
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After starting, allow the engine to idle for a few
seconds before driving away.
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NOTE: Automatic transaxle equipped vehicles
have an interlock that prevents you
from shifting out of P (Park) unless
your foot is on the brake pedal.
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