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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 transaxle, make
sure that the gearshift is in P (Park) and the
parking brake is set before you turn the key.
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If you have an automatic transaxle, your
vehicle has a special shift-lock safety feature.
It prevents you from moving the gearshift
lever out of the P (Park) position unless the
ignition is in the ON position and your foot
is on the brake. To move the gearshift lever,
you must also depress the thumb button.
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If you have a manual transaxle, 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 all the
way to the floor.)
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4. Before you start your vehicle, you should
check the warning lights on the instrument
panel to make sure that they work. Refer to
theWarning Lights and Gaugeschapter.
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Starting Your Engine
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To start your engine:
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1. Follow the steps underPreparing to Start
Your Vehicleat the beginning of this section.
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2. Turn the ignition key to the ON position.
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3. DO NOT depress the accelerator pedal when
starting your engine. DO NOT use the
accelerator while the vehicle is parked.
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166 [SC08500(ALL)08/95]NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with an
automatic transaxle, and if your speed
increases above your set speed while
driving ink(Overdrive) on a
downhill grade, you may want to shift
to D (Drive). This will reduce vehicle
speed. Speed control cannot reduce the
vehicle speed if it goes above your set
speed on a downhill grade.
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NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with a
5-speed manual transaxle, and if your
speed increases above your set speed
while driving in 5 (fifth) gear on a
downhill grade, you may want to shift
to 4 (Fourth) gear to reduce vehicle
speed. Depressing the clutch pedal
cancels speed control, therefore speed
control must be reset by pressing the
SET ACCEL or RESUME switches.
Speed control cannot reduce the vehicle
speed if it goes above your set speed
on a downhill grade.
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RWARNING
To keep control of your vehicle, do not
use the speed control in heavy traffic or
on roads that are winding, slippery, or
unpaved.
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If you want to speed up momentarily or regain
preset speed on hills when the speed control is
operating, accelerate using the accelerator pedal.
Manually accelerating to a higher speed does not
interfere with the speed control; when you take
your foot off the accelerator, the vehicle returns
to the set speed.
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To rewind the shade:
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1. Remove the shade from its side mounting
brackets and take it out of your vehicle.
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To remove it from your vehicle, detach the
tethered mounting screws from the trim panels
and push one end of the tension rod toward the
opposite side of the vehicle until the shade can
be removed from the mounting clips.
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2. Extend the shade fully. Make sure the
smooth grain side is facing you (see Figure
1).
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3. Wrap the vinyl around the roller tube two
times in the direction shown in Figure 1.
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4. Tuck the edges of the vinyl inside the end
cap with each wrap.
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5. Fold the edges of the vinyl toward the
center. Make sure the edges of the vinyl
clear the end cap slots (see Figure 2). Use
masking tape or a rubber band to hold the
vinyl on the left side of the roller tube.
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6. While holding the vinyl and roller tube as
shown in Figure 2, push the right end cap
(marked with an ªRº) about 1/4 inch to
disengage the clutch.
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7. Wind the shade 14 revolutions in the
direction shown in Figure 2. (The wind
direction is also marked on the end cap.)
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Figure 1
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Figure 2
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8. Let go of the right end cap. The clutch
should now engage and stop the shade from
losing its spring tension.
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9. Unfold the vinyl and place it into the end
cap slots.
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10. With the vinyl fully wound around the roller
tube, insert the shade into the side mounting
brackets.NOTE:The opening for the right
mounting bracket is narrower than the left.
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11. Check to see that the shade operates
properly.
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Driving with a Manual Transaxle
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Using the Clutch
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In order to start the vehicle, the clutch pedal
must be fully depressed to the floor. Before
starting the engine, make sure the vehicle is in
Neutral and the parking brake is set.
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Do not drive with your foot resting on the
clutch pedal and do not use the clutch to hold
your vehicle at a standstill while waiting on a
hill. These actions will seriously reduce clutch
life.
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Shifting the Gears
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The gearshift for a manual transaxle is mounted
on the floor. The gearshift can be in one of
seven possible positions, as shown.
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The positions of the floor-mounted gearshift
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Backing up
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To shift into R (Reverse):
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1. Completely stop your vehicle.
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2. Depress the clutch pedal to the floor and
place the gearshift lever in the Neutral
position. Do not release the clutch pedal.
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230 [DR08370(ALL)06/94]3. Push the gearshift lever completely to the
right and then pull rearward on the gearshift
lever to engage the Reverse gear.
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4. If the Reverse gear is engaged, slowly
release the clutch pedal from the floor.
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5. If the Reverse gear is not engaged, do not
release the clutch pedal from the floor. Place
the gearshift lever back in Neutral and then
momentarily release the clutch pedal from
the floor.
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6. Repeat steps 2 through 4.
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Upshifting
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For normal acceleration, you should upshift at
the following speeds:
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232 [DR10200(ALL)02/92]Do not attempt to shift into 1 (First) gear with
the clutch pedal depressed at speeds higher than
10 mph (16 km/h). If you do, it could cause a
complete clutch failure, making your vehicle
inoperative.
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Steering Your Vehicle
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Your vehicle may be equipped with power
steering. Power steering uses energy from the
engine to help steer your vehicle.
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If the amount of effort needed to steer your
vehicle changes at a constant vehicle speed, have
the power steering system checked. If the power
steering system breaks down (or if the engine is
turned off), you can steer the vehicle manually
but it takes more effort.
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Never hold the steering wheel to the extreme
right or left for more than five seconds if the
engine is running. This can damage the power
steering pump.
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Brakes
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Applying the Brakes
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Your vehicle has power-assisted brakes that
adjust automatically as the brake pads or linings
wear down.
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Your vehicle may have four-wheel anti-lock disc
brakes which adjust automatically through
everyday use. Refer to section on anti-lock
brakes later in this chapter.
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Apply the brake pedal gradually. Use the
ºsqueezeª technique Ð push on the brake pedal
with a steadily increasing force. This allows the
wheels to continue to roll while you are slowing
down, which lets you steer properly.
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NOTE: Always dispose of used automotive
fluids in a responsible manner. Follow
your community's standards for
disposing of these types of fluids. Call
your local recycling center to find out
about recycling automotive fluids.
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Manual Transaxle Fluid
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The lubricant level and quality should not
deteriorate under normal driving conditions.
However, you should have the fluid level
checked occasionally. If lubricant is required, see
Lubricant specificationsin the Index.
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Brake Fluid
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If you have a manual transaxle, the brake fluid
reservoir in your vehicle includes the clutch
fluid reservoir.
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Under normal circumstances, your vehicle
should not use up brake fluid rapidly. However,
expect the level of the brake fluid to slowly fall
as you put more mileage on your vehicle and
the brake pads wear.
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You should check the brake fluid at every
scheduled engine oil change, but be sure to
check it at least once a year. You can do this by
looking at the fluid level in the plastic reservoir
on the master cylinder. (SeeThe Engine Typesin
this chapter to locate the master cylinder.) The
fluid level should be at or near the MAX mark.
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If the brake fluid level is low, the brake warning
light in the instrument cluster will illuminate.
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RWARNING
Brake fluid is toxic.
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