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Fuel Gauge
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[LG08500(ALL)01/95]
The fuel gauge displays approximately how much fuel you have
in the fuel tank.
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For proper fuel gauge operation, the ignition must be in the
OFF position before you add fuel to the fuel tank.
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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.
An accurate reading may be obtained with the vehicle on
smooth, level ground.
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[LG08800(ALL)01/95]
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
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[LG08900(ALL)03/95]
This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant, not
the coolant level. If the coolant is not at its proper level or
mixture, the gauge indication will not be accurate.
[LG09000(ALL)05/94]
The pointer moves from the white mark into the NORMAL
band as the engine coolant warms up. It is acceptable for the
pointer to fluctuate within the NORMAL band under normal
driving conditions. Under certain driving conditions, such as
heavy stop and go traffic or driving up hills in hot weather, the
pointer may indicate at the top of the NORMAL band.
[LG09015(ALL)02/94]
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The engine coolant temperature gauge
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Warning Lights and Gauges
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If, under any circumstances, the pointer moves above the
NORMAL band, the engine coolant is overheating and
continued operation may cause engine damage.
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If your engine coolant overheats:
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Pull off the road as soon as safely possible.
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Turn off the engine.
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Let the engine cool.
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Check the coolant level following the instructions on
checking and adding coolant to your engine, seeEngine
Coolantin the Index. If you do not follow these instructions,
you or others could be injured.
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[LG09415(ALL)01/95]
If the coolant continues to overheat, have the coolant system
serviced as soon as possible.
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[LG09800(ALL)01/95]
Speedometer
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[LG09900(ALL)01/95]
The speedometer tells you how many miles (kilometers) per
hour your vehicle is moving.
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[LG10000(ALL)01/95]
Odometer
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[LG10100(ALL)01/95]
The odometer tells you the total number of miles (kilometers)
your vehicle has been driven.
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[LG10109(ALL)11/94]
Trip Odometer
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[LG10116(ALL)11/94]
The trip odometer tells you how many miles (kilometers) your
vehicle has been driven since the last reset. Press the reset
button to return the trip odometer to zero.
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Sport Cluster
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The sport cluster has basically the same standard warning lights
and gauges as the standard cluster, with the following
additional features:
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[LG22100(ALL)02/95]
Tachometer
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[LG22200(ALL)01/95]
The tachometer displays the approximate engine revolutions per
minute (rpm), or how fast the engine is running.
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[LG22300(ALL)01/95]
If you drive with the tachometer in the red zone, you may
damage the engine.
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[LG22400(ALL)02/95]
Anti-lock Brake System Warning Light (If equipped)
[LG22500(ALL)05/94]
Your vehicle may have an Anti-lock Brake System feature. If it
does, check the Anti-lock Brake System light each time you start
the engine. If it stays on longer than three (3) seconds, shut off
the engine and restart. If it stays on, that means the Anti-lock
Brake feature is not working and should be serviced
immediately to restore the benefits of the Anti-lock feature.
Normal braking is not affected unless the brake warning light is
also lit.
[LG22600(ALL)04/95]
The Anti-Lock Brake System has self-check capabilities. As
described above, the system turns on the anti-lock light each
time you start your engine. After the engine is started and the
anti-lock light turns off, the system performs another test the
first time the vehicle reaches 5 mph (8 km/h) (between 12 and
25 mph [20 and 40 km/h] for vehicles equipped with the
traction control system). The system turns on the ABS pump
motor for approximately 1/2 second. At this time, a mechanical
noise may be heard and felt. This is a normal part of the
self-check feature. If a malfunction is found during this check
the anti-lock light will come on.
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Warning Lights and Gauges
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Low Coolant Light (If equipped)
[LG22900(ALL)02/95]
This light indicates that the level of the engine coolant is low
inside the coolant recovery bottle and that you should add more
coolant. SeeEngine Coolantin the Index.
[LG23000(ALL)01/95]
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This light comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is
turned to the START position, but should turn off when the
engine starts. If this light stays on, check the level of coolant
inside the recovery bottle. The level may be slightly above the
MIN line because the light is an ªearly warning.º
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Traction Control System Light (If equipped)
[LG23700(ALL)05/95]
This light comes on when the traction control system has been
disengaged. It may come on or flash on and off while traction
control is operating.
[LG23800(ALL)05/95]
If the light stays on for more than three (3) seconds after the
ignition is turned to the ON position or does not come on when
the T/C OFF button is pressed, have the traction control system
checked by a qualified technician as soon as possible.
[LG23900(ALL)01/95]
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Instrument Panel Controls
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The Interior and Exterior Lights
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Turning On the Exterior Lights
[IP23800(ALL)05/95]
To turn on your headlamps, parking lamps, and tail lamps, use
the knob that is on the instrument panel, to the left of the
steering wheel.
[IP24000(O )05/95]
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The knob for the exterior lights
[IP24300(ALL)05/95]
To turn on the parking lamps and tail lamps, turn the knob
clockwise to the first position.
[IP24400(ALL)05/95]
To turn on the headlamps, parking lamps and tail lamps, turn
the knob clockwise to the second position.
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Instrument Panel Controls
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Daytime Running Light System
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[IP25610(ALL)03/95]
(Canadian vehicles only)
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[IP25615(ALL)03/95]
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system is designed to turn
the high beam headlamps on, with a reduced light output and
without illuminating the high beam indicator lamp in the
instrument panel. The DRL system operates when all of the
following conditions are met:
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[IP25620(ALL)03/95]
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The vehicle is ªrunning.º
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[IP25630(ALL)03/95]
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The headlamp system is in the OFF position.
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[IP25632(ALL)05/95]
The high beam indicator light on the instrument cluster will not
be on.
[IP25633(ALL)05/94]
A flashing high beam light in the instrument cluster indicates a
failure in the DRL system circuit, like a burnt bulb or fuse.
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[IP25638(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system will not
illuminate the tail lamps and parking lamps. Turn on
your headlamps at dusk. Failure to do so may result in a
collision.
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[IP25700(O )05/95]
Cleaning the Exterior Lamps
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[IP25800(ALL)05/95]
Do not use dry paper towel, chemical solvents or abrasive
cleaners to clean the lamps, as these may cause scratches or
crack the lamps.
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Lighting Up the Interior and Instrument Panel
[IP29850(ALL)05/94]
When either front door is opened, the footwell lights and the
door courtesy lights come on.
[IP29900(ALL)05/94]
The instrument panel lights, window control lights and door
handle lights come on whenever the headlamp switch is turned
from the OFF position. To dim the instrument panel lights, use
the thumbwheel on the instrument panel to the right of the
steering wheel.
[IP30001(ALL)03/95]
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Dimming the instrument panel lights
[IP32600(ALL)02/94]
Dome Lamp
[IP32625(O )02/94]
Your vehicle has a dome lamp above the front seat. The switch
on the dome lamp turns it on and off.
[IP32650(O )02/94]
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The switch on the dome lamp
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Steering Column Controls
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The controls on the steering column and wheel are designed to
give you easy access to the controls while you are driving.
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The Turn Signal Lever
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[SC00600(ALL)01/95]
You can use the turn signal lever on the left side of the steering
column to:
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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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[SC00900(ALL)05/95]
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flash the lamps
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Turn Signals
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The turn signal lever
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[SC01300(ALL)03/95]
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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[SC01400(ALL)03/95]
If the turn signal stays on after you turn, move the lever back
to the center (off) position.
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[SC01500(ALL)03/95]
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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High Beams and Flashing the Lamps
[SC02900(ALL)05/95]
To turn on the high beams, turn the headlamp control knob to
the headlamp ON position and push the turn signal lever away
from you until it latches. When the high beams are on, the high
beam indicator light on the instrument cluster comes on.
[SC03000(ALL)10/93]
To turn off the high beams, pull the lever back to the off
position.
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[SC03400(ALL)06/95]
To flash the headlamps, pull the lever toward you for a moment
and then release it. The headlamps will flash whether the
headlamp knob is in the on or off position.
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[SC03700(ALL)03/95]
Windshield Wipers and Washer
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[SC03800(ALL)03/95]
To turn on the windshield wipers, the ignition key must be
turned to the ON or ACC position.
[SC04400(ALL)05/95]
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Using the windshield wiper
[SC04500(ALL)02/94]
The windshield wipers can be set on high, low speed or interval
wipe. Turn the ring on the lever to set a longer or shorter pause
between wiping cycles.
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