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3. Check the engine's oil level, following the
instructions on checking and adding engine
oil. Refer toEngine oilin the Index. If you
do not follow these instructions, you or
others could be injured. To assure an
accurate reading, your vehicle should be on
level ground.
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4. If the level is low, add only as much oil as
necessary before you start the engine again.
Do not overfill. Do not operate the engine if
the pointer is below the NORMAL band,
regardless of the oil level. Contact your
nearest dealer for further service actions.
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[IS08500(F )03/96]
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Engine oil pressure gauge
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[IS08700(FM)03/96]
High Beam Light
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[IS08800(FM)01/96]
This light comes on when the headlamps are
turned on high beam or when you flash the
lights.
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[IS08900(FM)03/96]
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High beam indicator light
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[IS09000(F )03/96]
ªHeadlamps Onº Alert Chime
[IS09100(F )04/96]
This chime will sound if you open the door
while the headlamps or parklamps are on.
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[IS09200(FM)03/96]
Fuel Gauge
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[IS09300(FM)01/96]
The fuel gauge displays approximately how
much fuel is in the fuel tank only when the
ignition switch is ON.
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[IS09500(FM)01/96]
The fuel gauge indicator may vary slightly when
the vehicle is in motion.
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With ignition switch OFF, the fuel gauge
indicator may drift from the ignition switch ON
position.
[IS09700(F )04/96]
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Fuel gauge
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[IS09900(FM)03/96]
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
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[IS10000(FM)01/96]
This gauge tells you the temperature of the
engine coolant, not the coolant level. If the
coolant is not at its proper level or mixture, the
gauge indicator will not be accurate.
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[IS10100(FM)01/96]
The pointer moves from the C (cold) 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 move to
the top of the Normal band.
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Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air
intake area of your Air Conditioner (if
equipped) and Heater System which could
block the air intake. The intake area is located
at the bottom of the windshield.
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Dual Fuel Tank Selector Switch
(If equipped)
[CF13700(F )04/96]
To choose which fuel tank that you want your
engine to draw fuel from (front or rear) you
must use this switch. Your fuel gauge will
display the amount of fuel available in the
currently selected tank.
[CF13800(F )04/96]
The fuse that protects the fuel tank selector
circuit is labeled AUX FUEL TANK SELECTOR
on your fuse panel cover.
[CF13900(F )04/96]
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Fuel tank selector switch
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[CF14000(F )03/96]
The Interior and Exterior Lights
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[CF14100(FM)03/96]
Turning On the Exterior Lights
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[CF14200(FM)01/96]
To turn on your headlamps, parking lamps,
marker lamps, license plate lamps and tail
lamps, use the headlamp switch to the left of the
steering column.
[CF14300(FM)04/96]
1. Pull the headlamp control knob toward you
to the first position. Parking lamps, tail
lamps, license plate lamps and marker lamps
are now on.
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2. Pull the headlamp control knob toward you
to the outer position. Headlamps are now on
in addition to the above.
[CF14500(F )04/96]
3. Rotate the knob when it is in an on position
to brighten or dim the instrument panel
lamps. Rotate fully counterclockwise to
operate courtesy and cargo lamps.
[CF14600(FM)05/96]
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Headlamp switch
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[CF14800(FM)03/96]
Daytime Running Light System
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[CF14900(FM)03/96]
(Canadian vehicles only)
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[CF15000(FM)03/96]
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system turns
the high beam headlamps on, with a reduced
light output, when:
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[CF15100(FM)03/96]
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The headlamp system is in the OFF position,
and
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The vehicle is running, and
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The vehicle has a fully released parking
brake.
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NOTE: You may notice that the lights flicker
when the vehicle is turned on or off.
This is a normal condition.
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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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Lighting Up the Instrument Panel and the
Interior of Your Vehicle
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[CF15700(F )03/96]
The instrument panel lights can be turned on by
pulling the headlamp switch toward you to
either the first or outer position. You can
brighten or dim the instrument panel lights by
rotating the headlamp switch knob.
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Cargo, Courtesy and Dome Lamps
[CF16400(F )04/96]
The interior/courtesy lamp is automatically
turned on when the driver or passenger door is
opened. Turning the headlamp switch fully
counterclockwise will operate the interior lamp
when the doors are closed.
[CF16500(F )04/96]
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Interior/Courtesy lamp
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[CF16600(F )03/96]
Combination Cargo and High-Mount
Brakelamp
[CF16700(F )04/96]
The combination cargo/high-mount brakelamp is
located outside the vehicle, directly over the rear
window. Use the headlamp control switch to
turn on the cargo lamp and interior courtesy
lights.
[CF16800(F )01/96]
A high-mount brakelamp feed is provided in the
taillamp wiring, in the event an aftermarket cap
is installed on the vehicle obscuring the
cargo/high-mount brakelamp on the cab. The
feed is located at the left rear of the vehicle,
behind the bumper and is marked with a white
tag ªcenter high-mount stop lamp.º
[CF16900(F )04/96]
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Cargo/High-mount brakelamp
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[CF17100(F )03/96]
RWARNING
Do not drive your vehicle with the
cargo/courtesy light on. Showing a white
light to the rear while driving on public
roads is illegal in some places.
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[CF28000(FM)01/96]
High Beams
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[CF28100(FM)01/96]
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
panel comes on.
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[CF28200(FM)01/96]
To turn off the high beams, pull the lever
toward you until it latches. The high beam
indicator light turns off.
[CF28300(FM)04/96]
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Headlamp high beam switch and turn signal lever
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[CF28400(FM)01/96]
Flashing the Lights
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[CF28500(FM)01/96]
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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[CF28600(FM)01/96]
Windshield Wipers and Washer
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[CF28700(FM)04/96]
To turn on the windshield wipers, the ignition
key must be turned to the ON or ACC position.
[CF28800(FM)04/96]
Turn the knob on the end of the turn signal
lever toward the front of the vehicle. You can
turn it to either the LO or HI speed position.
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Fog Lamps (If equipped)
[CF45400(F )04/96]
The fog lamps rocker switch is located on the
instrument panel to the right of the steering
column.
[CF45500(F )04/96]
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Fog lamp switch
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[CF45600(F )03/96]
The fog lamps act as a supplement to the low
beam headlamps under limited visibility
conditions such as rain, snow, dust or fog and
operate only when the low beam headlamps are
on.
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[CF45700(F )03/96]
To maximize fog lamp bulb life, it is
recommended that the fog lamp switch be
turned off after each use prior to turning off the
headlamps.
[CF45800(F )04/96]
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To turn the fog lamps on, push the ON side
of the rocker switch. An indicator light will
glow when the lamps are on.
[CF45900(F )04/96]
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To turn off, push the OFF side of the switch.
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Starting your vehicle
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Preparing to Start Your Vehicle
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[TO01200(FM)02/96]
RWARNING
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.
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[TO01300(FM)01/96]
Before you start your vehicle, do the following:
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1. Make sure all occupants in the vehicle
buckle their safety belts. SeeSafety Restraints
in the Index for more details.
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2. Make sure the headlamps and other
accessories are turned off when starting.
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3.If you have an automatic transmission,
make sure that the gearshift lever is in P
(Park) and the parking brake is set before
you turn the key.
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4.If you have a manual transmission,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 in all the way).
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Testing the Warning Lights
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[TO02100(F )02/96]
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.
[TO02200(F )04/96]
If your Brake Warning Light does light up with
the key in the ON position, you may not have
fully released the parking brake or the brake
fluid may be low.
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Lights and Bulb Replacement
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[MC41250(F )01/96]
It is a good idea to check the operation of the
following lights frequently:
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headlamps
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tail lamps
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[MC41400(F )01/96]
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brakelamps
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[MC41450(F )01/96]
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high-mount brakelamp
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[MC41500(F )01/96]
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hazard flasher
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[MC41550(F )01/96]
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turn signals
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[MC41600(F )05/96]
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license plate lamps
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[MC41650(F )01/96]
The alignment of your headlamps should be
checked if:
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[MC41700(F )01/96]
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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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[MC41750(F )01/96]
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the headlamps do not seem to give you
enough light to see clearly at night
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[MC41800(F )01/96]
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the headlamp beams are pointed substantially
away from a position slightly down and to
the right
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