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[ST05100(BEF )03/95]
If you do not let the engine relearn its idle, the
idle quality of your vehicle may be adversely
affected until the idle is relearned. Your vehicle
will eventually relearn its idle while you drive
it, but it takes much longer than if you use the
previous procedure.
[ST05150( ALL)02/95]Starting your vehicle
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[ST05200( ALL)05/94]
Preparing to Start Your Vehicle
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[ST05300( ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Do not start your vehicle in a closed
garage or other enclosed area. Never sit in
a stopped vehicle for more than a short
period of time with the engine running.
Exhaust fumes are toxic. SeeGuarding
Against Exhaust Fumesin this chapter for
more instructions.
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[ST05400( ALL)01/95]
Before you start your vehicle, do the following:
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[ST05500(BEF )01/95]
1. Make sure you and all your passengers
buckle your safety belts. SeeSafety Restraints
in the Index for more details.
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[ST05600( ALL)03/95]
2. Make sure the headlamps and other
accessories are turned off when starting.
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[ST05700(B F )10/94]
3.If you have an automatic transmission,
make sure that the gearshift lever is in P
(Park) and the parking brake is set before
you turn the key.
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[ST05800(B F )03/91]
4.If you have a manual transmission,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 in all the way).
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[LG08900( ALL)01/95]
High Beam Light
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[LG09001( ALL)03/95]
This light comes on when the headlamps are
turned on high beam or when you flash the
lights.
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[LG09025( ALL)11/89]
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High beam indicator light
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[LG09300(BEF )03/95]
ªHeadlamps Onº Alert Chime
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[LG09400(BEF )03/95]
This chime will sound if you open the door
while the headlamps or parklamps are on.
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[LG09500( ALL)01/95]
Fuel Gauge
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[LG09700( ALL)06/93]
The fuel gauge displays approximately how
much fuel is in the fuel tank only when the
ignition switch is ON.
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[LG09860( ALL)06/93]
The fuel gauge indicator may vary slightly when
the vehicle is in motion.
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[LG09875( ALL)08/93]
With ignition switch OFF, the fuel gauge
indicator may drift from the ignition switch ON
position.
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[LG10125(B F )06/93]
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Fuel gauge
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The Interior and Exterior Lights
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[IP16900( ALL)01/95]
Turning On the Exterior Lights
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[IP17000( ALL)02/95]
To turn on your headlamps, parking lamps,
marker lamps, and tail lamps, use the headlamp
switch to the left of the steering column.
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[IP17100( ALL)06/94]
1. Pull the headlamp control knob toward you
to the first position. Parking lamps, tail
lamps and marker lamps are now on.
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[IP17200( ALL)06/94]
2. Pull the headlamp control knob toward you
to the outer position. Headlamps are now on
in addition to the above.
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[IP17250(BEF )02/95]
3. Rotate the knob when it is in an on position
to brighten or dim the instrument panel
lamps. Rotate fully counterclockwise to
operate courtesy and cargo lamps.
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[IP17260(B FM)10/92]
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Headlamp switch
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[IP17400(BEF )05/95]
Cleaning the Exterior Lamps
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[IP17500(BEF )05/95]
Do not use dry paper towel, chemical solvents
or abrasive cleaners to clean the lamps, as these
may cause scratches or crack the lamps.
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[IP17715( F )04/95]
Fog Lamps (If equipped)
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[IP17735( F )06/92]
The fog lamps rocker switch is located on the
instrument panel to the right of the steering
column.
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[IP17755( F )06/92]
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Fog lamp switch
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[IP17760( F )02/93]
The fog lamps act as a supplement to the low
beam headlamps under limited visibility
conditions such as rain, snow, dust or fog and
operate only when the low beam headlamps are
on.
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[IP17770( F )02/93]
To maximize fog lamp bulb life it is
recommended that the fog lamp switch be
turned off after each use prior to turning off the
headlamps.
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[IP17780( F )06/94]
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To turn the fog lamps on, push the ON side
of the rocker switch. An indicator light will
glow when the lamps are on.
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[IP17790( F )06/94]
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To turn off, push the OFF side of the switch.
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Daytime Running Light System
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[IP17820( ALL)03/95]
(Canadian vehicles only)
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[IP17830( ALL)03/95]
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system turns
the high beam headlamps on, with a reduced
light output, when:
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[IP17835( ALL)03/95]
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The headlamp system is in the OFF position,
and
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[IP17840( ALL)03/95]
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The vehicle is running, and
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[IP17850( ALL)01/95]
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The vehicle has a fully released parking
brake.
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[IP17875( ALL)01/95]
NOTE: You may notice that the lights flicker
when the vehicle is turned on or off.
This is a normal condition.
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[IP17890(BEF )05/95]
RWARNING
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system
will not illuminate the tail lamps and
parking lamps. Turn on your headlamps
at dusk. Failure to do so may result in a
collision.
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[IP17900(BEF )03/95]
Lighting Up the Instrument Panel and the
Interior of Your Vehicle
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[IP18000(BEF )03/95]
The instrument panel lights can be turned on by
pulling the headlamp switch toward you to
either the first or outer position. You can
brighten or dim the instrument panel lights by
rotating the headlamp switch knob.
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[IP18400(BEF )03/95]
Cargo, Courtesy and Dome Lamps
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[IP19175(B F )05/90]
The interior/courtesy lamp is automatically
turned on when the driver or passenger door is
opened. Turning the headlamp switch fully
counterclockwise will operate the interior lamp
when the doors are closed.
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[IP19185(B F )05/95]
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Interior/Courtesy lamp
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[IP19190(B F )05/95]
Combination Cargo and High-Mount
Brakelamp
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[IP19200(B F )05/95]
The combination cargo/high-mount brakelamp is
located outside the vehicle, directly over the rear
window. Use the headlamp control switch to
turn on the cargo lamp and interior courtesy
lights.
[IP19250( F )05/95]
A high-mount brakelamp feed is provided in the
taillamp wiring, in the event an aftermarket cap
is installed on the vehicle obscuring the
cargo/high-mount brakelamp on the cab. The
feed is located at the left rear of the vehicle,
behind the bumper and is marked with a white
tag ªcenter high-mount stop lamp.º
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Turn signal lever and functions
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[SC01800( ALL)11/89]
If the turn indicator light in the instrument
panel does not illuminate or remains on (doesn't
flash) when you signal a turn, the turn signaling
system is malfunctioning. Have this condition
corrected as soon as possible, but make sure that
you use the accepted hand signals in the
meantime.
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[SC03200( ALL)03/95]
High Beams
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[SC03300( ALL)05/95]
To turn on the high beams, turn the headlamp
control knob to the headlamp ON position and
push the turn signal lever away from you until
it latches. When the high beams are ON, the
high beam indicator light on the instrument
panel comes on.
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[SC03400( ALL)03/95]
To turn off the high beams, pull the lever
toward you until it latches. The high beam
indicator light turns off.
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Headlamp high beam switch and turn signal lever
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Flashing the Lights
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To flash the headlamps, pull the lever toward
you for a moment and then release it. The
headlamps will flash whether the headlamp
knob is on or off.
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[SC04400( ALL)03/95]
Windshield Wipers and Washer
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[SC04500( ALL)03/95]
To turn on the windshield wipers, the ignition
key must be turned to the ON or ACC position.
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[SC04600( ALL)03/95]
Turn the knob on the end of the turn signal
lever toward the front of the vehicle. You can
turn it to either the LO or HI speed position.
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[SC04700( ALL)03/95]
Variable Interval Wipers
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[SC04800( ALL)03/95]
In addition to two speed wipers, your vehicle is
equipped with wipers that you can set to
operate at varying intervals. For example, you
can set the interval so they wipe less often when
it drizzles or more often in heavier rain.
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