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change to ªSTART OIL LIFE AT
XXX%.º
3. Press the OIL CHANGE RESET
control until the displayed
percentage is the Personalized Oil
Reset Percentage you desire.
Check charging system
The electrical system is not
maintaining a proper voltage. Have
the electrical system checked as
soon as safely possible.
Check engine temp
The engine coolant is overheating.
Refer toEngine coolant
temperature gaugein the
Instrumentationchapter for more
information regarding the engine
coolant system.
Check exterior lamps
At least one brake lamp, rear side
marker or low beam headlamp is
burned out. To determine which
lamp is burned out:
1. Turn ignition switch to OFF to
reset M/C.
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get a false warning or no warning
at all.
Door ajar
The ignition switch is in the On or
Start position and a door is open.
Low fuel level
The fuel level is low.
Low oil level
The oil level is low. Refer to
Checking and adding engine oil
in theMaintenance and
carechapter for more information.
Low washer fluid
The washer fluid reservoir is less
than one quarter full.
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²OFF ÐOutside air is shut out
and the fan will not operate.
²PNL & FLR ÐDirects air
through the instrument panel
registers and front floor vent
and rear air ducts (if equipped).
²FLOOR ÐDirects airflow
through the front floor vent and
rear air ducts (if equipped).
²FLR & DEF ÐDirects outside
air through the floor vents and
defroster.
²DEFROST ÐDirects outside
air through the defroster. Use
this mode to demist and defog
the windshield. In humid
weather, select DEF before
starting your engine to help to
prevent windshield fogging.
To toggle between Fahrenheit and
Celsius:
²Press the MAX A/C and
OFF control at the same
time.
²If the battery is disconnected,
the display will revert to
Fahrenheit.
Servicing the EATC
If the EATC is not operating
properly, consult your dealer or
qualified service technician.
AUDIO SYSTEM
Refer to theAudio Guidefor
instructions on how to operate the
audio system.
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FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH
For information on the fuel pump
shut-off switch, refer toFuel
pump shut-off switchin the
Roadside emergencieschapter.
POSITIONS OF THE IGNITION
1. ACCESSORY allows the
electrical accessories such as the
radio and wipers/washer to operate
while the engine is not running.
2. LOCK locks the steering wheel
and gearshift lever and allows key
removal.
3. OFF shuts off the ignition and
accessories and allows the
gearshift and steering wheel to
move.
4. ON tests the warning lights. The
key must remain here when the
engine is running.
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5. START cranks the engine. The
key must return to ON when
running.
SPEED CONTROL
(IF EQUIPPED)
To turn speed control on
Press ON.
Vehicle speed cannot be controlled
until the vehicle is travelling at or
above 48 km/h (30 mph).
Do not use the speed
control in heavy traffic or
on roads that are winding,
slippery, or unpaved.
Do not shift the
transmission into N
(Neutral) with the speed control
on.
To turn speed control off
Press OFF or turn off the vehicle
ignition.
OFF ON
OFF ON
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Deactivating overdrive
To deactivate overdrive, press the
control at the end of the gearshift
lever. The
O/D
OFFwill illuminate.
Deactivate overdrive when:
²driving with a heavy load
²driving in hilly terrain
²additional engine braking is
desired
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND
WASHER
Wipers
Rotate the windshield wiper
control to the desired interval
speed.
Washer
²Press the windshield wiper
control for washer fluid
operation.
²Press once for a single wipe.
²Press and hold for a constant
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Important safety precautions
A computer system controls the
engine's idle revolutions per
minute (RPM). When the engine
starts, the idle RPM runs faster to
warm the engine. If the engine idle
speed does not slow down
automatically, have the vehicle
checked. Do not allow the vehicle
to idle for more than ten minutes.
Extended idling at high
engine speeds can produce
very high temperatures in the
engine and exhaust system,
creating the risk of fire or other
damage.
Do not park, idle, or drive
your vehicle in dry grass
or other dry ground cover. The
emission system heats up the
engine compartment and exhaust
system, which can start a fire.
Do not start your vehicle
in a closed garage or in
other enclosed areas. Exhaust
fumes can be toxic. Always open
the garage door before you start
the engine. SeeGuarding
against exhaust fumesin this
chapter for more instructions.
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If you smell exhaust fumes
inside your vehicle, have
your dealer inspect your vehicle
immediately. Do not drive if you
smell exhaust fumes.
Important ventilating
information
If the engine is idling while the
vehicle is stopped in an open area
for long periods of time, open the
windows at least 2.5 cm (one
inch).
Adjust the heating or air
conditioning to bring in fresh air.
OFF
A/C
MAX
A/C
UL DOOR LOCK
WINDOW LOCK
AUTO
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Improve vehicle ventilation by
keeping all air inlet vents clear of
snow, leaves and other debris.
Guarding against exhaust
fumes
Although odorless and colorless,
carbon monoxide is present in
exhaust fumes. Take precautions
to avoid its dangerous effects.
If you ever smell exhaust
fumes of any kind inside
your vehicle, have your dealer
inspect and fix your vehicle
immediately. Do not drive if you
smell exhaust fumes. These
fumes are harmful and could kill
you.
Have the exhaust and body
ventilation systems checked
whenever:
²the vehicle is raised for service
²the sound of the exhaust system
changes
²the vehicle has been damaged in
a collision
Preparing to start the vehicle
Engine starting is controlled by the
spark ignition system. This system
meets all Canadian
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standard requirements regulating
the impulse electrical field strength
of radio noise.
When starting a fuel-injected
engine, avoid pressing the
accelerator before or during
starting. Only use the accelerator
when you have difficulty starting
the engine. For more information
on starting the vehicle, refer to
Starting the vehiclein this
chapter.
Before starting the vehicle:
1. Make sure all vehicle occupants
have buckled their safety belts. For
more information on safety belts
and their proper usage, refer to
theSeating and safety restraints
chapter.
2. Make sure the headlamps and
vehicle accessories are off.
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