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[IP31200(ALL)04/95]
Cleaning the Interior Lamps
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[IP31300(ALL)04/95]
Your interior dome lamps and map lamps are
plastic and should be cleaned with a mild
detergent diluted in water. Rinse them with clear
water.
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[IP31400(ALL)01/95]
Battery Saver
[IP31500(ALL)11/94]
When the ignition is turned off, the vehicle will
turn off battery voltage to the interior lights
after 40 minutes.
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[IP31600(ALL)09/95]
This will prevent draining of the battery if those
lights have been left on inadvertently or if a
door is not completely closed. Battery voltage to
these lamps will be restored when the outside
front door handles are lifted, the keyless entry
keypad is used, the remote entry transmitter is
used, any door is opened, the trunk is opened,
or the ignition key is turned to the ON position.
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[IP32600(ALL)03/95]
Clock
[IP33200(ALL)03/95]
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The digital clock
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[IP33750(ALL)05/95]
1. To set the hour, press and hold the hour
button. When the desired hour appears,
release the button.
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[IP33850(ALL)05/95]
2. To set the minutes, press and hold the
minute button. When the desired minute
appears, release the button.
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257 [SV01850(ALL)10/95]
RWARNING
The cooling fans are automatic and may
come on at any time. Always disconnect
the negative terminal of the battery before
working near the fan.
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[SV01900(ALL)06/95]
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If you must work with the engine running,
avoid wearing loose clothing or jewelry that
could get caught in moving parts. Take
appropriate precautions with long hair.
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[SV02000(ALL)06/95]
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Do not work on a vehicle in an enclosed
space with the engine running, unless you are
sure you have enough ventilation.
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[SV02100(ALL)08/95]
q
Never get under a vehicle while it is
supported by a jack only. If you must work
under a vehicle, use safety stands.
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[SV02200(ALL)06/95]
q
Keep all lit cigarettes and other smoking
materials away from the battery and all
fuel-related parts.
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[SV02250(ALL)03/95]
If you disconnect the battery, the engine must
ªrelearnº its idle conditions before your vehicle
will drive properly. To find out how the engine
does this, seeBatteryin this chapter.
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[SV02550(ALL)03/95]
Working with the engine off:
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[SV02600(ALL)03/95]
1. Set the parking brake fully and make sure
that the gearshift is securely latched in P
(Park).
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[SV02625(ALL)06/95]
2. Remove the key from the ignition after you
turn the engine off.
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[SV02650(ALL)06/95]
3. Block the wheels. This will prevent your
vehicle from moving unexpectedly.
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358 Index
Anti-theft lug nuts and key........ 232
Anti-theft system
arming the system.......... 138
triggering.............. 138
Appeals (see Dispute settlement board) . . 240
Assistance (see Customer assistance).... 237
Audio system
(see Electronic sound system)..... 169
Autolamp system (see Headlamps).... 108
Automatic transaxle
driving with...........191, 195
fluid, adding............. 298
fluid, checking............ 296
fluid, refill capacities......... 328
fluid, specification........... 330
Axle
lubricant specifications......... 330
refill capacities............ 328
B
Backing up.............193, 198
Basic vehicle warranty........... 4
Battery
acid, treating emergencies....... 217
battery saver............. 113
charging system warning light...... 74
disconnecting............. 282
jumping a disabled battery....... 217
proper disposal, recycling....... 283
replacement, specifications....... 329
servicing............... 282
when storing your vehicle....... 333
Brake fluid
brake warning light........... 73
checking and adding......... 298
description.............. 298
specifications............. 330
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