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If you leave the turn signal on, a chime will sound after
you drive about
3/4 of a mile (1.2 km).
Cruise Control
A green arrow on the instrument panel will flash in the
direction of the turn or lane change.
To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever
until the green arrow starts to flash. Hold it there until
you complete your lane change. The lever
will return by
itself when you release
it.
As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows don’t
flash but just stay on, a signal bulb may be burned out
and other drivers won’t see your turn signal.
If a bulb
is burned out, replace it to help avoid an
accident.
If the green arrows don’t go on at all when you signal a
turn, check the fuse (see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in
the Index) and for burned-out bulbs. With
cruise control, you can maintain a speed
of about
25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on
the accelerator. This can really help on long trips.
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The traction control system warning light may come on
for the following reasons:
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If you turn the system off by pressing the
TRACTION CONTROL button located on
the
center console, the warning light will come on and
stay
on. To turn the system back on, press the button
again. The warning light should go
off. (See
“Traction Control System” in the Index for more
information.)
If there’s
a brake system problem that is specifically
related
to traction control, the traction control system
will turn off and the warning light will come on.
If
your brakes begin to overheat, the traction control
system will turn off and the warning light will come
on until your brakes cool down.
If the traction control system is affected
by an
engine-related problem,
the system will turn off and
the warning light will come on.
If the traction control system warning light comes on
and stays on
for an extended period of time when the
system
is turned on, your vehicle needs service.
Traction Control System Active Light
TRACTION
ACTIVE
When your traction control system is limiting wheel
spin, the TRACTION ACTIVE light will come on.
Slippery road conditions may exist if this light comes
on, so adjust your driving accordingly. The light will
stay on for a few seconds after the traction control
system stops limiting
wheel spin.
The TRACTION ACTIVE light also comes on briefly,
as a bulb check, when the engine is started. If the light
doesn’t come on then, have
it fixed so it will be there to
tell
you when the system is active.
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Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light)
A computer monitors
operation of your fuel,
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ignition and emission
controls systems. This light
should come on when you
start your engine
as a check
to show you
it is working.
SERVICE
ENGINE SOON
If it does not come on at all, have it fixed right away.
If it stays on, or it comes on while you are driving, the
computer is indicating that you have
a problem. You
should take your vehicle
in for service soon.
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NOTICE:
If you keep driving your vehicle with this light
on, after a while the emission controls won’t
work as 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.
Oil Pressure Warning Light
OIL
If you have a problem with
your oil, this light may stay
on after you start your
engine, or come on when
you are driving. A warning
chime and the message
LOW
OIL PRESSURE may
also come on.
These indicate that oil is not going through your engine
quickly enough
to keep it cool. The engine could be low
on oil, or could have some other oil problem. Have
it
fixed right away.
The oil light could
also come on in three other
situations:
0 When the ignition is on but the engine is not running,
the light
will come on as a test to show you it is
working, but the light will go out when you turn the
ignition
to START. If it doesn’t come on with the
ignition
on, you may have a problem with the fuse or
bulb. Have it fixed right away.
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Making Turns
I NOTICE:
Making very sharp turns while trailering could
cause the trailer to come in contact with the
vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged. Avoid
making very sharp turns while trailering.
When you‘re turning with a trailer, make wider turns
than normal.
Do this so your trailer won’t strike soft
shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees, or other objects.
Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal well
in
advance.
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
When you tow a trailer, your vehicle has to have a
different turn signal flasher and extra wiring. The green
arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever
you signal a turn or lane change. Properly hooked
up,
the trailer lamps will also flash, telling other drivers
you‘re about to turn, change lanes or stop.
When towing
a trailer, the green arrows on your
instrument panel will flash for turns even
if the bulbs on
the trailer are burned out. Thus. you may think drivers
behind you are seeing your signal when they are not. It’s
important to check occasionally to be sure
the trailer
bulbs are still working.
Driving On Grades
Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear h4for-c you start
down a long or steep downgrade.
If you don’t shift
down, you might have to use your brakes so much that
they would get hot and no longer work well.
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Contact your retailer to learn how to prepare your
vehicle
for longer storage periods.
Halogen Bulbs
To be sure the vent hose (A) is properly attached, the
vent hose connectors (B) must be securely reattached to
the vent outlets (C) on each side of the battery, and the
vent assembly grommet
(D) must be secured to the floor
pan
(E).
Vehicle Storage
If you're not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or
more, take off the black, negative (-) cable from the
battery. This will help keep your battery from running
down.
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Headlamp Bulb Replacement
For the type of bulb, see "Replacement Bulbs'' in the
Index.
Low Beam Bulbs
1. Remove the air cleaner cover to get to the driver's
side headlamp bulb.
To do this:
a. Remove the radiator hose (A) from the resonator
channel.
b. Release tension of the wing screw clamp (B) on the
air intake duct where it attaches to the air cleaner
cover near the top
of the engine. Turn the wing
screw counterclockwise, then detach the hose
from
the air cleaner cover.
c. Push the duct and resonator assembly
(C) rearward
and up, and hold them out of the way.
2. Twist the bulb assembly 1/6 turn and pull out the
bulb assembly.
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3. Unclip the bulb
assembly from the
wiring harness and
replace the bulb
assembly. High Beam Bulbs
1. Pull up on the wiring harness. This unlocks the bulb.
4. Reverse steps 1-3 to replace the bulb assembly,
headlamp housing and air cleaner cover and tube.
2. Now you can reach in behind the lamp housing and
pull out the bulb.
3. To replace the bulb, angle the new bulb into the
empty socket.
4.
Push the base of the bulb down to lock it into place.
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Taillamp Bulb Replacement
For the type of bulb, see “Replacement Bulbs” in the
Index.
1. In the trunk, remove the convenience net from the
hooks. Next remove the plastic screws holding the
carpeting
in place and pull back the carpeting.
2. Unscrew the
convenience net
attachment nut. Open
the trim panel door.
3. Remove the two wing
nuts now exposed
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4. Remove the taillamp filler screw located to the side
of the taillamp filler panel.
5. Pull out the lamp to reach the bulb. Pull out the bulb.
To replace, push the bulb back in.
6. Reverse steps 1-5 to replace the taillamp filler, wing
nuts and carpeting.
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Replacement Bulbs
OUTSIDE LAMPS ......................... BULB
Cornering Lamps ........................... 3057
Front Parking Lamps
..................... 3 157NA
Front Turn Signal Lamps
.................. 3 157NA
LowBeam
............................... 9006
Front
Halogen Headlamps HighBeam
.............................. 9005
FogLamps
................................. 893
Rear
Back-up Lamps ............................ 3 155
License Plate Lamp
........................... 194
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
............... 11 56
Rear Side Marker Lamps
...................... 194
Stop/Taillamps
............................. 3057
Rear Turn Signal
............................ 3057
Trunk Lamp
................................. 93
INSIDE LAMPS ........................... BULB
Front Overhead Lamps ........................ 168
Visor Vanity Lamps
......................... 7065
Rail CourtesyReading Lamps
.................. 168
Front Courtesy Lamps
......................... 74
Front Warning Lamps
.......................... 74
Rear CourtesyNarning Lamps
................... 74
Driver Door Floodlamp
........................ 74
Sound Insulator Panel (Lower Floor Lighting)
...... 168
Glove Compartment Lamp
..................... 194
Ashtray Lamp ............................... 194
Center Console Storage Compartment Lamp
....... 194
Overhead
Doors
Instrument Panel and Console
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