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[IP02550(ALL)04/95]
Operating tips
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[IP02600(ALL)02/95]
The following tips will help you to get the most satisfaction
from your air conditioning and heater system.
[IP02650(ALL)03/95]
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In humid weather, selectVbefore starting your engine.
This will help to prevent windshield fogging. After a few
minutes of operation, you may select another function.
[IP02700(ALL)03/95]
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To prevent humidity buildup inside your vehicle, always
drive with the air conditioner or heater system turned on.
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[IP02750(ALL)03/95]
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Do not put objects under the front seats that interfere with
the flow of air to the back seat area.
[IP02800(ALL)03/95]
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Remove any snow, ice, or leaves from the air intake area of
your air conditioner and heater system that could block the
air intake. The intake area is located at the bottom of the
windshield.
[IP04500( X)03/95]
Electronic Automatic Temperature Control
(If equipped)
[IP04600( X)03/95]
The control for your Electronic Automatic Temperature Control
(EATC) is located at the center of the instrument panel below
the radio and will operate only when the ignition key is turned
on to the ON position.
[IP04700( X)03/95]
The EATC feature will maintain the temperature you select and
automatically control the airflow for your comfort. It also allows
you to override the automatic operation with manual override
buttons.
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[IP04800( X)03/95]
17-1/2 pica
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Electronic automatic temperature control system
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[IP04850( X)02/95]
To turn your EATC on, push the AUTOMATIC button or any
of the six override buttons along the bottom of the control.
[IP04900( X)03/95]
To turn your EATC off, press the OFF button. When the system
is off, the display window will be blank (dark) when the
ignition is on. The display will also be blank (dark) when the
ignition is off.
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[IP05000( X)01/95]
If you select AUTOMATIC, the system will automatically
determine fan speed and airflow location. If an override button
is selected, your selection determines airflow location only. Fan
speed remains automatic unless you override it by rotating the
vertical thumbwheel located at the extreme right of the control
panel.
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[IP05100( X)03/95]
To change the temperature in the display window, select any
temperature between65ÊF (18ÊC) and 85ÊF (29ÊC)using the
BLUE (cooler) or RED (warmer) buttons. The Electronic
Automatic Temperature Control will do the rest.
[IP05150( X)03/95]
To change the temperature display from ÊF to ÊC or from ÊC to
ÊF, press and hold the MAX A/C and the DEFVbuttons at
the same time for one second.
[IP05200( X)03/95]
If you want continuous maximum cooling, push the BLUE
button until60ÊF (16ÊC) isshown in the display window. Your
EATC will cool at maximum and disregard the60ÊF (16ÊC)
setting until you select a warmer temperature with the RED
button. If you want continuous maximum heating, push the
RED button until90ÊF (32ÊC) isshown in the display window.
Your EATC will provide maximum heat regardless of the90ÊF
(32ÊC) setting until you select a cooler temperaturewith the
BLUE button.
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[IP05300( X)03/95]
The display window tells you how the system is operating. It
will indicate the selected temperature and the operating function
you have chosen; AUTO or one of the six manual overrides. It
will also indicate manual (thumbwheel) control of the fan speed
with the
Hsymbol. The display window with all possible
displays and their positions are shown here. Normally not all
are shown at the same time but are included here to familiarize
you with the names and symbols.
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When in AUTOMATIC and weather conditions require heat, air
will be sent to the floor. However, a feature is included in your
EATC to prevent blowing cold air to the floor if the engine
coolant is not warm enough to allow heating. In 3 1/2 minutes
or less, the fan speed will start to increase and the air flow will
be to the floor area.
[IP05900( X)07/94]
If unusual conditions exist (i.e. window fogging, etc.), the six
manual override buttons allow you to select special air
discharge locations. A thumbwheel allows you to adjust the fan
speed to suit your needs.
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[IP06000( X)03/95]
Temperature selection
[IP06100( X)03/95]
The RED and BLUE buttons at the upper left of the Control are
for temperature selection. The RED button will increase the set
temperature and the BLUE button will lower the set
temperature. Pressing a button and releasing it will change the
set temperature one degree. Holding either button in will
rapidly change the temperature setting in one degree increments
to either65ÊF (18ÊC)(BLUE) or85ÊF (29ÊC)(RED). Then, the set
temperature will jump 5Ê and stop at either60ÊF (16ÊC)which is
maximum cooling or90ÊF (32ÊC)which is maximum heating.
When you select60ÊF (16ÊC) or 90ÊF (32ÊC), the fanwill go to
HI speed for maximum airflow.
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[IP07000( X)01/95]
Manual override buttons
[IP07100( X)03/95]
Your EATC has six buttons which allow you to make special
selections. The buttons are located along the bottom edge of the
EATC Control and allow you to determine where the air will be
discharged. Pressing any override button changes the air
discharge location only. It does not affect the ability of the
system to control temperature or the fan speed. Return to fully
automatic operation by pushing the AUTOMATIC button.
[IP07200( X)07/94]
MAX A/C Button
[IP07300( X)03/95]
MAX A/C allows for faster cooling because air is drawn from
inside the vehicle. Using inside air causes the fan to sound
louder which is normal for this selection. The display window
will change to indicate60ÊF (16ÊC) and MAXA/C. The fan will
run at high speed and the air flow will be from the instrument
panel registers. To exit and return to the previous temperature,
push AUTOMATIC or any of the other 5 override buttons.
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[FV15203( X)09/95]
Using the Keyless Entry System (If equipped)
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[FV15205( X)02/95]
If your vehicle has the keyless entry system, you can lock or
unlock the vehicle doors without using a key. The buttons for
the system are near the outside door handle on the driver's
side. See alsoRemote Entry Systemwhich follows this
description.
[FV15207( X)02/95]
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Keyless entry buttons
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[FV15209( X)02/95]
When you bought your vehicle, you were given a computer
code that operates the system for your vehicle. For your
convenience, we have duplicated this code in two places.
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[FV15211( X)09/95]
The code is:
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[FV15213( X)09/95]
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on your owner's wallet card found in the glove compartment
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[FV15217( X)02/95]
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taped to the computer module
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[FV15219( X)05/95]
When you use this entry system, the illuminated entry system
turns on the interior lights for 25 seconds and the buttons on
the keypad light up for 5 seconds. Do not push the buttons
with a key, ballpoint pen, pencil or any other hard object. These
objects could damage the buttons.
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Features
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[FV15273( X)09/95]
Programming your own entry code
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[FV15275( X)02/95]
You can program a personal code to unlock your vehicle with
the keypad. This code does not replace the permanent code that
the dealership gave you. Use your personal code in the same
manner as you would your original code.
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[FV15277( X)09/95]
To program your own code:
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[FV15279( X)09/95]1.
Select five digits for your personal code.
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[FV15281( X)09/95]2.
Enter the permanent code that the dealership gave you.
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[FV15283( X)09/95]3.
Within five seconds, press 1/2.
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[FV15285( X)09/95]4.
Within five seconds of pressing 1/2, enter your personal
code, pressing each digit within five seconds of the previous
digit.
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[FV15287( X)09/95]
The keyless entry system registers this second code. To open
your vehicle, you can now use either code. The module
remembers only one personal code at a time. Entering a
second personal code will erase the first, replacing it with
the new second one.
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[FV15289( X)09/95]
To erase your personal code:
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[FV15291( X)09/95]1.
Enter the original permanent code.
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[FV15293( X)09/95]2.
Press 1/2 within five seconds of Step 1.
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[FV15295( X)09/95]3.
Wait six seconds.
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[FV15297( X)09/95]
The keyless entry system automatically erases your personal
code. The system will now only respond to the permanent
code.
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[FV15299( X)09/95]
Do not set a code that presents the numbers in sequential order,
such as 1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8, 9/0. Studies show that people who
idly press the buttons usually press a sequential pattern. Also,
do not select a code that uses the same button five times.
Thieves can easily figure out these types of codes.
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Autolock (With automatic transmission vehicles only)
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[FV15351( X)02/95]
The Autolock feature is part of your remote keyless entry
system and is enabled at the factory. With the Autolock feature
enabled, all of the doors will automatically lock when:
[FV15353( X)02/95]
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the vehicle doors, liftgate and liftgate window are fully
closed
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[FV15355( X)09/95]
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the ignition key is turned to the ON position
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[FV15356( X)02/95]
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the brake pedal is pressed
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[FV15358( X)02/95]
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you shift through (Reverse)
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[FV15359( X)02/95]
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the brake pedal is released
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[FV15360( X)09/95]
The Autolock feature will repeat when:
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a door is opened and then all doors, liftgate and liftgate
window are closed
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[FV15362( X)02/95]
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the brake pedal is released
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[FV15363( X)04/95]
You can deactivate the system by using the buttons for the
keyless entry system if you don't want to use the Autolock
feature.
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[FV15364( X)02/95]
The doors may not lock automatically at the correct time if the
driver:
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[FV15365( X)02/95]
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shifts through gears without pressing the brake
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[FV15366( X)02/95]
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shifts through gears quickly after starting the vehicle
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[FV15367( X)02/95]
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releases their foot from the brake while someone has stepped
out of the vehicle for a moment
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[FV15368( X)05/95]
To deactivate the Autolock system:
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[FV15369( X)06/95]1.
Enter your permanent five-digit entry code (not the personal
code you may have set).
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[FV15370( X)09/95]2.
Within 5 seconds, press and hold 7/8.
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