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Features & Controls
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Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror
To reduce glare from lights behind you,
pull the lever toward
you to the night
position.
Convex Outside Mirror
Your right side mirror is convex. A
convex mirror's surface is curved so you
can see more from the driver's seat.
CAUTION
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If you aren't used to a convex
mirror, you can hit another
vehicle.
A convex mirror can makL
things (like other vehicles)
look
farther away than they really are- If
you cut too sharply into the rig1
lane, you could
hit a vehicle on
your right. Check your inside
mirror or glance over your
shoulder before changing lanes
Power Remote Control Mirrors
The control on the driver's door controls
both outside rearview mirrors. Turn the
control to the left to select the driver
side rearview mirror, or to the right
to
select the passenger side rearview
mirror. Then use the control
to adjust
each mirror
so that you can just see the
side of your vehicle when
you are sitting
in a comfortable driving position.
Both outside mirrors can be folded
forward or rearward.
In the rearward
position, they will fold flush with the
vehicle. This feature is particularly
useful in automatic car washes and
when maneuvering your vehicle in
narrow spaces.
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Electronic Level Control
(OWION)
With this option, the rear of the vehicle
automatically adjusts
to changes in load
weight.
(See the Idex under Loading
Your Vehicle.)
You may hear the compressor operating
when you load or unload your vehicle,
and periodically
as the system self-
adjusts.
This is normal.
The compressor should operate for brief
periods
of time. If the sound continues
: for an extended period of time, your
vehicle
needs service. To keep your
battery
ffom being drained, you may
want to remove the 20-amp
ELC fuse in
the fuse control panel until you can get
your vehicle serviced
(see the Index
under Fuses & Circuit Breakers).
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Sunroof (OPTION)
This feature may not be available on
your vehicle.
The sunroof has a glass panel that opens
for ventilation.
To Open the Sunroof:
Pull down on the latch release handle
and then push
it forward and up until
the glass panel locks into place.
To Close the Sunroof:
Pull the latch release handle forward
and down, then push it back and up.
Press firmly
to lock the latch release
handle into the closed position.
Compact Overhead Console
(OPTION)
If you have the optional sunroof, you
will have this front overhead console.
It
includes two reading lights and a storage
compartment.
To turn on or off either reading light,
press the switch next
to it.
If you have the optional power sliding
door, your overhead console will also
have two-power sliding door switches.
To operate these switches, see the Zrzdex
under Power Sliding Door.
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The Instrument Panel- Your Information System
Your instrument panel is designed to let
you know at a glance how your vehicle
is running. You’ll know how fast you’re
going, how much fuel you’re using, and
many other things you’ll need to drive
safely and economically.
Refer to the accompanying diagram of
your instrument panel
to locate the
components listed below.
1. Side Vents
2. Light Controls
3. Turn SignaVHeadlight Beam Lever
4. Tilt Steering Wheel Lever
5. Instrument Cluster
6. Gearshift Lever
7. WiperIWasher Controls
8. Center Vents
9. Storage Compartment
10. Side Vents
11. Circuit Breaker/Relay Panel
12. Glove Box/Fuse Panel
13. Audio System
14. Rear Fan Controls
15. Cup HolderdAshtray
1 6. Locking Storage Bin
17. Lighter
18. Interior Lights Override Switch
19. Climate Controls
20. Ignition Switch
21. Hazard Warning Flashers Switch
22. Horn
23. Parking Brake Release
24. Hood Release
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Features & Controls
4 Znstrument Panel Cluster
Your cluster includes indicator warning lights and gages that are ex\
plained on the
following pages.
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Features & Controls
Trip Odometer
The trip odometer can tell you how far
your vehicle has been driven since you
last set it to zero. To set it to zero, push
the reset button located above the fuel
gage.
and Indicators
This section decribes the warning lights
and gages that may be on your vehicle.
The pictures will help you locate them.
Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes
serious enough to cause an expensive
repair or replacement. Paying attention
to your warning lights and gages could also save you or others from injury.
Warning lights go on when there may be
or is a problem with one
of your
vehicle’s functions.
As you will see in
the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on briefly when
you turn the ignition key just to let you
know they’re working.
If you are
familiar with
this section, you should
not be alarmed when this happens. bages
can indicate when there may be
or is a problem with one of your
vehicle’s functions. Often gages and
warning lights work together to
let you
know when there’s a problem with your
vehicle.
When one of the warning lights comes
on and stays on when you are driving,
or when one
of the gages shows there
may be a problem, check the section
that tells you what to do about it. Please
follow the manual’s advice. Waiting to
do repairs can be costly-and even
dangerous.
So please get to know your
warning lights and gages. They’re a big
help.
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KEEP
RIGHT LEFT OR THROUGH RIGHT TURN ONLY
Shape of Road Signs (CONT.)
Rectangular (square or oblong) signs
show speed limits, parking regulations,
give directions, and such information as
distances to cities.
Symbols on Road Signs
There are many international road signs
in use today.
NO U TURN NO NO
PARKING BICYCLES
The basic message of many of these
signs is
in pictures or graphic symbols.
A picture within a circle with a diagonal
line across it shows what
not to do.
Trait2 Lights
We’re all familiar with traffic lights or
stop lights. Often green arrows are being
used in the lights for improved traffic
control. On some multilane roads, green
arrows light up, indicating that traffic in
one
or more lanes can move or make a
turn. Green arrows don’t mean
“go no
matter what.” You’ll still need to
proceed with caution, yielding the right
of way to pedestrians and sometimes to
other vehicles.
Some traffic lights also use red arrows
to signify that you must stop before
turning on red.
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REVERSIBLE LANE ON MULTILANE ROADWAY
Many city roads and expressways, and
even bridges, use reversible-lane traffic
control during rush hours.
A red X light
above a lane means no driving in that
lane at that time. A green arrow means
you may drive in that lane.
Look for the
signs posted to warn drivers what hours
and days these systems are in effect.
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NO PASSING ZONE
Pavement Markings
Pavement markings add to traffic signs
and signals. They give information to
drivers without taking attention from the
roadway.
A solid yellow line on your
side of the road or lane means
Don’t
Cross.
Your Own Signals
Drivers signal to others, too. It’s not
only more polite, it’s safer
to let other
drivers know what
you are doing. And
in some places the law requires driver
signals.
Turn and Lane Change Signals:
Always signal when you plan to turn or
change lanes.
If necessary, you can use hand signals
out the window: Left arm straight out
for a left turn, down for slow or about-
to-stop, and up for a right turn.
Slowing Down: If time allows, tap the
brake pedal once or twice in advance of
slowing or stopping. This warns the
driver behind you.
Disabled: Your four-way flashers signal
that your vehicle is disabled or
is a
hazard. See the
Index under Hazard
Warning Flashers.
Traffic Officer
The traffic police officer is also a source
of important information. The officer’s
signals govern, no matter what the
traffic lights
or other signs say.
The next section discusses some
of the
road conditions you may encounter.
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Your Driving and the Road
Steering Tips-Driving on Curves
It’s important to take curves at a
reasonable speed.
A lot of the “driver lost control’’
accidents mentioned on the news happen
on curves. Here’s why:
Experienced driver or beginner, each of
us is subject to the same laws of physics
when driving
on curves. The traction of
the tires against the road surface makes
it possible for the vehicle to change its
path when you turn the front wheels.
If
there’s no traction, inertia will keep the
vehicle going in the same direction.
If
you’ve ever tried to steer a vehicle on
wet ice, you’ll understand this.
The traction you can get in a curve
depends
on the condition of your tires
and the road surface, the angle at which the curve
is banked, and your
speed.
While you’re in a curve, speed is the
one factor you can control.
Suppose you’re steering through a sharp
curve. Then
you suddenly accelerate.
Those two control systems-steering
and acceleration-can overwhelm those
places where
the tires meet the road and
make you lose control.
What should you do if this ever
happens? Let up on the accelerator
pedal, steer the vehicle the way you
want it to go, and slow down.
Speed limit signs near curves warn that
you should adjust your speed. Of
course, the posted speeds are based on
good weather and road conditions.
Under less favorable conditions you’ll
want to go slower. If you need to
reduce your speed as you
approach a curve, do it before you enter
the curve, while your front wheels are
straight ahead.
Try to adjust your speed
so you can
“drive” through
the curve. Maintain a
reasonable, steady speed. Wait to
accelerate until you are out of the curve,
and then accelerate gently into the
straightaway.
When you drive into a curve at night,
it’s harder to see the road ahead
of you
because it bends away from the straight
beams of your lights. This is one good
reason
to drive slower.
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