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Features & Controls
that the pedal is harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer to the floor.\
It
may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for
service. (See “Towing Your Vehicle” in the Index.)
CAUTION
* Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake warning
light is on. Driving with the brake warning light on can lead\
to an
accident.
If the light is still on after you’ve pulled off the road and
stopped carefully, have
+hq vehicle towed for service.
“WATER IN FUEL” Light
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This light will come on to warn you if there is too much water in the diesel
fuel system. For more information on how this light works, see\
“Diesel Fuel
Requirements and Fuel System” in the Index.
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GLOW PLUGS Light
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GLOW
PLUGS
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Your diesel engine has a special starting system. An instrument\
panel GLOW
PLUGS light tells you when the engine is ready to be started. It is at the
upper right
of your cluster. For more details, see “Starting Your Diesel
Engine” in the Index.
Low Coolant Warning Light
LOW
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If you have a diesel engine, you have a low coolant warning ligh\
t. If this light
comes on, your system is
low on coolant and the engine may overheat. See
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“Engine Coolant’’ in the Index and have your vehicle s\
erviced as soon as
you can.
Charging System Light
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The red charging system light is located at the upper right hand corner of
your instrument cluster. It should come on briefly when you turn on the
ignition, before starting the engine, as a check to show you it is working.
After the engine starts, the light should
go out. If it stays on, or comes on
while you are driving, you may have a problem with your elect\
rical charging system. It could indicate that you have a loose alternator drive belt, or\
that
you have some other electrical problem. Have it checked right away. Driving
while this light is on could drain your battery.
If you must drive a short distance with the light on, be certain to turn off all
your accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner.
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Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light)
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A computer monitors operation of your fuel, ignition, and emission control
systems. This light should come on when the ignition is on bu\
t the engine is not running, as a check to show you it is working. If it does not come on at
all, have it fixed right away.
If it stays on, or comes on while you are driving,
the computer is indicating that you have a problem. You should take your
vehicle in for service soon.
NOTICE
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If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after awhile the emission
controls won't work well, your fuel economy won't be as good, and your
engine may not run as smoothly. This could lead
to costly repairs not
covered by your warranty.
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CHECK GAGES Light
This light will come on briefly when you are starting the engine. If the light
comes on and stays
on while you are driving, it could indicate a problem with
your vehicle. Check your various gages to see
if they are in the warning
zones.
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Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Indicator Light (Canada On/y)
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If your vehicle was first sold, when new, in Canada, you will have this green
light on the instrument panel. It will light, just above the \
speedometer,
whenever the Daytime Running Lights are on. For more details a\
bout DRL,
see “Headlights and Vehicle Lighting” in this section.
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SHlFT Indicator Light
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This light, with the SHlFTlarrow symbol, is at the left side of the instrument
cluster on some vehicles with manual transmissions. Depending on your
particular model, your vehicle may not have this light. The SH\
IFT indicator light will help you get the best fuel economy. See “Shift \
Light” or “Shift
Speeds-Vehicles Without Shift Light” in this section for more\
information.
Headlight High Beam Indicator Light
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This light with the blue high beam symbol is on the left sid\
e of the
instrument cluster. The high beam indicator is on whenever you \
use your high
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beam headlights. For more details about high beams, see “Hea\
dlight High-Low Beam Changer” earlier in this section.
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
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These lights, with the green arrows, are on each side of the instrument
cluster. The signal indicator will come on whenever
you signal a turn or lane
change. See “Turn and Lane Change Signal” earlier in this section,
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Comfort Controls & Audio Systems
When you first turn on your vehicle’s air conditioning, open\
the windows to
clear the vehicle of hot air.
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Your system has a lighted display showing each system when it is operating.
During normal operation, all the lights won’t come on at th\
e same time. Only
the ones displaying the current settings will light.
System Controls
NC Button: Press the button marked NC to turn your air conditioner on and
off. The NC symbol will light on your display and air will come out of y\
our
dashboard vents. The fan will automatically be set on
LOW.
When you press the NC button to turn the air conditioner off, the system will
operate in the vent mode. When you turn the air conditioner back on, the\

system will operate in the mode that you last selected unless the
OFF button
was pressed.
OFF Button: Press this button to turn the air conditioninglheating \
system off.
Pressing OFF will erase the present mode of operation from the system’s
memory. Outside air will still come out of the heater outlet whenever the
vehicle is moving forward.
If the OFF button was pressed, you must press NC, MAX (RECIR on some
models), or one of the
BLEND buttons for the system to come back on.
Air Controls (BLEND)
The two buttons to the right of the system display control the air flow. You
can blend the air flow to suit your needs. The amount of blending is shown
on the display by an arrow moving between the figure’s feet\
(floor air flow)
and head (vent air flow).
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Defrost (Top): Press here to operate the defroster. Heated air comes out
near the windshield. You can use it to help clear fog or ice on your
windshield.
Heater (Bottom): Press here, and heated air comes out near the floor. This
setting is best for passenger comfort in cold weather.
The air flow can be blended between the two positions. To blend between
positions, press the side of the button showing the area where you would like
more air flow. The system will automatically begin to blend toward the position
chosen. To stop the system between positions, just press the
SAME side of
the button again.
Left Button
Vent (Top): Press the top of this button and all of the airflow will come
through the instrument panel vents.
Heater (Bottom): Press the bottom of this button and all of the airflow will
come through the floor outlet.
The air flow can be blended between the two positions.
To blend between
positions, press the side
of the switch showing the area where you would like
more air flow. The system will automatically begin to blend toward the position
chosen. To stop the system between positions, just press the
SAME side of
the button again.
Temperature Selector Bar
The bar under your system display lets you select the temperat\
ure of the air
coming into your vehicle. Press
COLD for cooler air and press HOT for
warmer air. Release the bar when the system reaches the temperature you
want. The temperature is shown on the display by an arrow moving between
C and H.
Fan Control Button
This button is in the upper right corner of your system control panel. The fan
has four settings-low, medium
low, medium high and high. Press the top of
the button
(t) to increase the air flow. Press the bottom of the button (-) to
decrease the air flow. The setting you select is shown on your display as
LOW, MED LOW, MED HI or HI.
Air Recirculation Button
If you press the MAX button (RECIR on some models), the air in your
vehicle will be recirculated. With the air conditioner on,
MAX will give you
maximum cooling. It can also be used in all modes to help keep dust out of
your vehicle. When
MAX is selected, REC will light on your display.
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Comfort Controls & Audio Systems
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Rear Window Defogger
You can tell if your vehicle has this option by looking at the rear window. If
you see lines running across the glass, you have it. Thes'e a\
re the wires
which heat your window.
For best results, clear the window of as much snow or ice as possible first.
To turn on the rear window defogger, find the switch marked
REAR DEFOG
on your instrument panel, just below the heater system. Press \
the right side
of the switch, with the defog symbol on
it, until the light in the switch comes
on, then release
it. The rear window defogger will only work if the ignition
switch is turned
to RUN.
You can turn the defogger off at any time by pressing the left, lighted side of
the switch. The defogger will shut itself
off after several minutes, so that the
glass does not get
too hot. If the defogger shuts off, and the window still
isn't clear, turn the defogger on again.
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