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Speed Control (If equipped)
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If your vehicle has speed control, you can
automatically maintain a constant speed at or
above 30 mph (50 km/h).
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Use of radio transmitting equipment that is not
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) or
in Canada the Canadian Radio and
Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)
approved may cause the speed control to
malfunction. Therefore, use only properly
installed FCC (CRTC in Canada) approved radio
transmitting equipment in your vehicle.
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Speed control switches on the steering wheel
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To set the speed control:
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1. Press the ON switch and release it
immediately.
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2. Accelerate to the desired speed above
30 mph (50 km/h) using the accelerator
pedal.
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Driving Your Probe
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Procedures for driving your vehicle will vary
depending on which type oftransaxleyour
vehicle has. You may be familiar with the term
ªtransmission.º We usetransaxlebecause it is a
more accurate term for vehicles that have
front-wheel drive.
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Your vehicle has one of two types of transaxles:
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a manual five-speed overdrive
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an automatic four-speed overdrive
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Driving with an Automatic
Overdrive Transaxle
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Putting Your Vehicle in Gear
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The automatic transaxle on your vehicle is an
electrically controlled four speed. The highest
gear is Overdrive. The Overdrive position is
reflected by D in the shift selector indicator.
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The automatic transaxle uses the conventional
selector lever, and an Overdrive OFF button. All
normal driving is done with the selector in the
D position.
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In the Reverse (R) position, the vehicle moves
only backward. Your vehicle must be stopped
before shifting into Reverse (R).
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Neutral
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In Neutral (N), the wheels of the transaxle are
not locked. Your vehicle will roll freely, even on
the slightest incline, unless the parking brake or
brakes are on.
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Parking
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Always come to a complete stop before you shift
into P (Park). Make sure that the shift selector
lever is securely latched in P (Park). This locks
the transaxle and prevents the front wheels from
rotating.
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Always set the parking brake fully and
make sure that the gearshift is securely
latched in P (Park).
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RWARNING
Never leave your vehicle unattended
while it is running.
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You can tell the gearshift is securely latched
when the thumb button has popped out. In this
position the gearshift selector lever cannot be
moved unless the button is pushed in.
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Parking
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To park your vehicle, shift into 1 (First), set the
parking brake fully, and turn off the ignition.
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RWARNING
Do not park your vehicle in Neutral, it
may move unexpectedly and injure
someone. Use 1 (First) gear and set the
parking brake fully.
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Steering Your Vehicle
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Your vehicle is 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 may have four-wheel power
anti-lock disc brakes which adjust automatically
through everyday use.
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Some models have power front disc brakes and
rear drum brakes which automatically adjust as
the brake pads and linings wear down.
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If your vehicle does not have anti-lock brakes,
apply the brake pedal gradually. Use the
ªsqueezeº 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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If your vehicle does not have anti-lock brakes,
extreme braking can make the wheels lock and
slide, causing you to lose control of the steering.
If the wheels lock, release the brake pedal and
repeat the ªsqueezeº technique.
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Do not drive with your foot resting on the brake
pedal; you will wear out the linings and increase
your vehicle's stopping distance. Brake rotor
damage may also eventually occur.
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NOTE: If you are driving down a long or
steep hill, shift to a lower gear and do
not apply your brakes continuously. If
you apply your brakes continuously,
they may overheat and become less
effective.
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Occasional brake squeal during light to moderate
stops does not affect the function of the brake
system and is normal. However, if the squeal
becomes louder or more frequent, have your
brakes inspected by your dealer or a qualified
service technician.
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Anti-lock Brake System (If equipped)
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If your vehicle is equipped with the anti-lock
brake system (ABS), the wheels will not lock and
slide when you press down hard on the brake
pedal. The ABS automatically starts releasing
and reapplying the front brakes independently
and the rear brakes together whenever your
vehicle's wheels start to lock. When this
happens, you will feel the brake pedal pulsate.
This is an indication that the ABS is working
correctly and is normal.
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Driving Under Special Conditions
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Tips for Safe Driving
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As with any new vehicle, yours may drive and
handle differently from your previous vehicle.
Use particular care until you become accustomed
to its various features and driving characteristics.
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Operate your vehicle within reasonable limits.
Sudden acceleration, deceleration, turning, or
combinations of these maneuvers can cause a
vehicle to behave differently than anticipated.
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Driving in Bad Weather
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Slippery roads
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On some slippery road surfaces, your vehicle's
front-wheel drive may provide better
acceleration than a vehicle with rear-wheel drive.
However, this does not mean that your vehicle
can stop any faster or any better than a vehicle
with rear-wheel drive. Exercise the same caution
while driving on slippery roads with your
front-wheel drive vehicle as you would with a
rear-wheel drive vehicle.
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Do not quickly move the steering wheel
unless necessary.
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Drive slower than you normally would.
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Give your vehicle more distance to stop.
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Pump the brake pedal steadily and evenly to
avoid locking your wheels. NOTE: Do not
pump your brakes if your vehicle is equipped
with the anti-lock brake system feature.
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Consider using one of the lower gears.
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RWARNING
To avoid losing control on slippery roads,
do not downshift into 1 (First) with the
automatic transaxle when moving faster
than 20 mph (32 km/h). Do not downshift
into 1 (First) with the manual transaxle
when moving faster than 10 mph
(16 km/h).
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RWARNING
If your vehicle has speed control, do not
use it on slippery roads. You could lose
control of your vehicle and could injure
someone.
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If you have an automatic transaxle and your
vehicle gets stuck (for example, in mud or
snow), you may try to ªrockº it out of the spot.
Shift, in a steady rhythm, between forward and
reverse gears. While in each gear, press lightly
on the accelerator and release.
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RWARNING
Do not spin the wheels at over 35 mph
(55 km/h). The tires may fail and injure a
passenger or bystander.
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By moving the vehicle backward and forward,
you may gain enough momentum to move out
of the spot. If you are still stuck after a minute
or two of rocking, call for a tow truck.
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Do not rock the vehicle for more than a few
minutes. This may overheat the engine, damage
the transaxle, or damage the tires.
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High water
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Do not drive through flooded areas unless you
are sure that the water is below the bottom of
the wheel rims.
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If you must drive through high water, drive
slowly. You may have limited traction or wet
brakes, so allow extra stopping distance because
your vehicle will not stop as quickly as usual.
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After you drive through the standing water,
apply your brakes gently several times as your
vehicle moves slowly. This helps to dry the
brakes.
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Driving With a Heavy Load
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There are limits to the amount of weight your
vehicle can carry. The total weight of your
vehicle, plus the weight of the passengers and
cargo, should never be more than the Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). Also, the weight
that your vehicle carries over each axle should
never be more than the Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR) for the respective axle.
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You can find your vehicle's GVWR and GAWR
on the Safety Compliance Certification Label on
the left door lock pillar.
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The weight limits of your vehicle's tires affect
the GVWR or GAWR limitations. Usage of
replacement tires with higher weight limit than
originals does not increase GVWR or GAWR.
Usage of lower capacity replacement tires may
lower GVWR and GAWR limitations.
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