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Steering Column Controls
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The controls on the steering column and wheel
are designed to give you easy access to the
controls while you are driving.
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The Turn Signal Lever
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You can use the turn signal lever on the left side
of the steering column to:
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operate the turn signals
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turn the high beams on/off
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flash the lamps
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turn the windshield wipers and washer
on/off
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Turn Signals
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Move the lever up to signal a right turn. Move
it down to signal a left turn. The corresponding
indicator light in the instrument cluster will
flash.
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If the turn signal stays on after you turn, move
the lever back to the center (off) position.
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For lane changes, move the lever far enough to
signal but not to latch. The lever will return to
the off position when you release it.
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High Beams
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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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NOTE: When driving uphill, especially with a
heavy load, you may notice your speed
decreasing even if you have the cruise
control set. If the speed drops more
than 8 to 14 mph (13-23 km/h) it is
normal for the automatic cruise control
feature to be cancelled. You may need
to use the accelerator pedal to help
your vehicle maintain the selected
speed when driving up steep grades.
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Resetting the Cruise Control
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To reset the cruise control to alower speed, use
one of the following procedures:
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COASTÐ Press and hold the COAST switch.
Release the switch when the vehicle slows
down to the desired speed.
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Lightly tap the brake pedal. When the vehicle
attains the desired speed, press the SET
ACCEL switch and release it immediately.
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TAP-DOWNÐ Press and then quickly
release the COAST switch. Each time you
ªtapº the switch, the set speed will decrease
by 1 mph (1.6 km/h). Multiple taps will
cause the set speed to decrease in increments
of 1 mph (1.6 km/h). For example, if the
current set speed is 60 mph (96 km/h) 5 taps
of the COAST switch will decrease the
vehicle speed and SET it at 55 mph
(88 km/h).
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If vehicle speed is reduced below 30 mph
(50 km/h) by any of the above methods, then
you must manually accelerate to a speed over
30 mph (50 km/h) and reset the system.
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Programming your own entry code
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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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To program your own code:
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1. Select five digits for your personal code.
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2. Enter the permanent code that the dealership
gave you.
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3. Within five seconds, press 1/2.
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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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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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To erase your personal code:
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1. Enter the original permanent code.
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2. Press 1/2 within five seconds of Step 1.
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3. Wait six seconds.
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The keyless entry system automatically
erases your personal code. The system will
now only respond to the permanent code.
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Adjusting the tone balance and speaker
output of your radio
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Increasing or decreasing bass response
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Press the right (
a) side of the ªBASSº button
to increase bass (more ªlowsº); press the left
(
b) side of the ªBASSº button to decrease
bass (less ªlowsº).
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Increasing or decreasing treble response
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Press the right (
a) side of the ªTREBº
button to increase treble (more ªhighsº);
press the left (
b) side of the ªTREBº button
to decrease treble (less ªhighsº).
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Adjusting speaker balance
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Balance control allows you to adjust the
sound distribution between the right and left
speakers. Press the right (
a) side of the
ªBALº button to shift the sound to the right
speakers, and press the left (
b) side to shift
the sound to the left speakers. The display
will show ªBALº and a dot indicating the
balance position.
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Adjusting speaker fader
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Fade control allows you to adjust the sound
distribution between the front and rear
speakers. Press the right (
a) side of the
ªFADEº button to shift the sound to the front
speakers, and press the left (
b) side to shift
the sound to the rear speakers. The display
will show ªFADEº and a dot indicating the
fade position.
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3. Load discs into the disc magazine slots
(numbered 1 through 6 on the window) one
at a time with labeled surfaces upward,
starting with bottom slot number 1
(Figure 3).
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Figure 3
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To remove a compact disc from the disc
magazine, slide the corresponding lever on
the opposite side of the magazine window.
The disc will partially eject.
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4. Insert loaded disc magazine into changer
unit with the arrow on top of the disc
magazine pointing toward the changer
(Figure 4). Make sure magazine is fully
inserted into changer.
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Figure 4
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5. Close unit by sliding changer panel door to
the rear (sedan) or front (wagon).
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By moving the vehicle backward and forward,
you may gain enough momentum to move out
of the spot. Do not rock the vehicle for more
than a few minutes. This may overheat the
engine, damage the transaxle, or damage the
tires. If you are still stuck after a minute or two
of rocking, call for a tow truck.
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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 or tow. 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 the front axle and
rear 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 front door lock facing or on the door
latch post pillar.
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If you do not know the actual weights of these
items, use the following procedure to figure the
weight of a load:
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1. Weigh your vehicle without the driver,
passengers and luggage. You might take
your vehicle to a shipping company or an
inspection station for trucks.
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2. Then weigh your vehicle with the driver,
passengers and luggage.
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3. Subtract the first reading from the second to
figure the total weight of the load.
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After determining this load, you must also make
sure that the total weight of your vehicle, plus
the load it carries, is less than its GVWR. Also,
make sure that the weight your vehicle carries
over each axle is less than the GAWR for the
respective axle.
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You can find the GVWR and GAWR on the
Safety Compliance Certification Label on the left
front door lock facing or the door latch post
pillar.
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If your vehicle exceeds the GVWR, remove cargo
from your vehicle accordingly. If your vehicle
exceeds the GAWR for either axle, shift the load
or remove cargo accordingly.
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Driving While You Tow
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Be especially careful when driving while you
tow a trailer. Never drive faster than 45 mph
(70 km/h) when you tow in hilly country on
hot days. Also, anticipate stops so that you can
brake gradually.
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When you tow in steep hills, move the
automatic transaxle to 1 (First) (vehicles without
O/D OFF switch) or 2 (Second) (vehicles with
O/D OFF switch) when descending. This will
give more engine braking on downgrades. The
automatic transaxle will automatically downshift
to the proper gear on upgrades.
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If you tow in Overdrive while riding through
hilly country, your vehicle may frequently shift
between Overdrive and Third gears. To prevent
your vehicle from shifting too much, move the
gearshift to D (Drive) (column shift without
O/D OFF switch) or push the O/D OFF switch
(column or console shift). This will also give
better braking going down hills.
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If you use the speed control while you are
towing on very long, steep grades, the speed
control may shut off.
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Servicing Your Vehicle When You Tow
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If you tow a trailer for a long distance, your
vehicle will need to be serviced more frequently
than usual. Refer to theMaintenance Schedule and
Recordbooklet for additional information.
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