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Arming, disarming and resetting your
perimeter anti-theft system (If equipped)
from the keyless entry pad
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[FV05750(ALL)02/95]
If your vehicle is equipped with the optional
factory installed anti-theft system, the keyless
entry system will arm it when you use the 7/8
and 9/0 keys to lock the doors, and will disarm
or reset a triggered anti-theft alarm when you
enter in the five digit code to unlock the driver's
door.
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[FV05800(ALL)03/95]
NOTE: Doors and the liftgate must be fully
closed for the anti-theft system to arm.
Refer to theAnti-Theft Systemsection
in this chapter for more details.
[FV05850(ALL)04/95]
Autolock (If equipped)
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[FV05900(ALL)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:
[FV05950(ALL)04/95]
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the vehicle doors and liftgate are fully closed
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[FV06001(ALL)02/95]
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the ignition key is turned to the ON position
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[FV06050(ALL)02/95]
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the brake pedal is pressed
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[FV06100(ALL)02/95]
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you shift through (Reverse)
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[FV06150(ALL)08/95]
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one second has elapsed after the brake pedal
is released
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[FV06200(ALL)02/95]
The Autolock feature will repeat when:
[FV06250(ALL)04/95]
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a door is opened and then all doors and
liftgate are closed
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[FV06300(ALL)02/95]
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the brake pedal is released
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lock again, the horn will chirp and the external
lamps will flash. If a door or the liftgate is open
or ajar, the horn will give two short chirps
warning you that a door or the liftgate is open.
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[FV08100(ALL)02/95]
Remote entry personal alarm
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[FV08151(ALL)02/95]
If you wish to activate the remote entry system
personal alarm, press the PANIC button. This
will honk the horn and flash the lights for
approximately 2 minutes 45 seconds. You can
turn it off by pressing the PANIC button again
from the transmitter or by turning the ignition
to the ON or ACCESSORY position.
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[FV08200(ALL)02/95]
When you use the remote entry UNLOCK or
PANIC buttons, the illuminated entry system
turns on the vehicle's interior lights for 25
seconds. You can turn these lights off with the
remote entry LOCK button or by turning the
ignition to the ON or ACCESSORY position.
[FV08251(ALL)04/95]
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF
THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT
TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS:
(1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE
HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS
DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY
INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING
INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE
UNDESIRED OPERATION.
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[FV08300(ALL)04/95]
Arming and Disarming the Alarm System
with Remote Entry
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[FV08351(ALL)04/95]
Your Remote Entry System will automatically
arm the factory installed Anti-Theft System when
the doors are locked, and automatically disarm it
when the doors are unlocked. The remote will
also reset the anti-theft alarm (when the driver's
door is unlocked or the PANIC button is pressed
on a programmed remote entry transmitter) if it
was triggered.
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Using the ªTUNEº function
[AS11525(ALL)02/95]
You can change the frequency up or down
one increment at a time by pressing and
releasing either the right (
a) or left (
b) side
of the ªTUNEº or ªTUNE/DISCº button. To
change frequencies quickly, press and hold
down either the right or left side of the
button.
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[AS11700(ALL)02/95]
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Using the ªSEEKº function
[AS11825(ALL)02/95]
Press the right (
a) side of the ªSEEKº
button to select the next listenable station up
the frequency band. Press the left (
b) side of
the button to select the next listenable station
down the frequency band. By pressing and
holding the button, listenable stations can be
passed over to reach the desired station.
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[AS12200(ALL)01/95]
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Using the ªSCANº function
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[AS12325(ALL)04/95]
Pressing the ªSCANº button will begin the
scan mode up the frequency band, stopping
on each listenable station for approximately
five seconds. The band indicator (AM, FM1,
FM2) flashes during scan operation.
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[AS12340(ALL)02/95]
To stop the scan mode on the presently
sampled station, press the ªSCANº button
again.
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[AS12700(ALL)02/95]
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Setting the Station Memory Preset buttons
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[AS12850(ALL)02/95]
Your radio is equipped with 6 station
memory buttons. These buttons can be used
to select up to 6 preset AM stations and 12
FM stations (6 in FM1 and 6 in FM2).
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174 [AS12900(ALL)02/95]Follow the steps below to set these buttons to
the desired frequencies:
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[AS13025(ALL)03/95]
1. Select a band, then select a frequency.
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[AS13200(ALL)02/95]
2. Press one of the memory buttons and hold
the button until the sound returns. That
station is now held in memory on that
button.
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[AS13300(ALL)02/95]
3. Follow the two steps above for each station
memory preset button you want to set.
[AS13510(ALL)04/95]
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Using the Radio Set feature
[AS13515(ALL)04/95]
With Radio set, you can automatically set
strong stations into your memory buttons.
AM, FM1 and FM2 will be set sequentially.
[AS13545(ALL)04/95]
Turn the radio off with the ªVOL PUSH ONº
knob. Press and hold the ªSCANº button and
turn the radio on by pressing the ªVOL
PUSH ONº knob. Continue holding the
ªSCANº button until ªRADº is shown in the
display.
[AS13550(ALL)04/95]
NOTE: If there are less than six strong stations
in the frequency band, the remaining
unfilled buttons will store the last
strong station detected on the band.
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[AS13560(ALL)04/95]
After all stations have been filled, the radio will
begin playing the station stored on memory
button 1.
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[AS13600(ALL)02/95]
Adjusting the tone balance and speaker
output of your radio
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[AS13800(ALL)02/95]
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Increasing or decreasing bass response
[AS13925(ALL)02/95]
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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[RE15050(ALL)02/95]
If the Engine Cranks But Does
Not Start or Does Not Start After
a Collision
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[RE15100(ALL)04/95]
The Fuel Pump Shut-off Switch
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[RE15200(ALL)03/95]
If the engine cranks but does not start or if you
have had a collision, the fuel pump shut-off
switch may have been triggered. The shut-off
switch is a device that stops the fuel pump
when your vehicle has been involved in a
substantial jolt.
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[RE15250(ALL)01/95]
For information on how to check and reset the
fuel pump shut-off switch, seeFuel pump shut-off
switchin the Index.
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[RE16400(ALL)03/95]
Towing Your Vehicle
[RE16500(ALL)08/95]
If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact
a professional towing service or, if you are a
member, your roadside assistance center. Your
Sable should be towed from the front unless
conditions do not allow it. It is recommended
that your vehicle be towed with wheel lift or
flatbed equipment.
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[SV11300(ALL)01/95]
Running Out of Fuel
[SV11500(ALL)05/91]
If your vehicle runs out of fuel, try to stop on
level ground away from traffic. Add at least one
gallon (four liters) of fuel to start your vehicle
again. If your vehicle is not on level ground,
you may need as much as five gallons (20 liters)
of fuel to start it.
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[SV11550(ALL)02/95]
You may need to crank the engine several times
before the fuel system starts to pump fuel from
the tank to the engine.
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[SV11575(ALL)03/95]
If the engine does not start, check the fuel pump
shut-off switch and reset as required. SeeFuel
pump shut-off switchin the Index.
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[SV11580(ALL)01/95]
RWARNING
Never pour fuel in the throttle body
or attempt to start the engine with
the air cleaner removed. Doing so
could result in fire and personal
injury.
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[SV13505(ALL)01/95]
Calculating the Fuel Economy
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[SV13510(ALL)04/95]
Fuel economy is an estimate. It tells you
approximately the distance you can drive for
each gallon (liter) of fuel that your vehicle uses.
Do not calculate the fuel economy during your
vehicle's break-in period. This would not be an
accurate estimate of how much fuel your vehicle
will normally use.
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[SV13515(ALL)04/95]
To calculate fuel economy:
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[SV13521(ALL)04/95]
1. Make sure the fuel tank is full when you
record the first odometer reading.
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[SV42405(ALL)03/95]
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance
Testing
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[SV42410(ALL)03/95]
In some localities it may become a legal
requirement to pass an
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of the
On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) II system. If the
vehicle's powertrain system or its battery has
just been serviced, the OBD II system is reset to
a not ready for I/M testing condition. To
prepare for I/M testing, the law specifies a
ªneed for additional mixed city and highway
driving to complete the checkº of the OBD II
system. As soon as all of the OBD II system
checks are successfully completed, the OBD II
system is set to the ready condition. The amount
of driving required to reach the ready condition
varies with individual driving patterns. To
complete this requirement in the minimum
amount of time, refer to the OBD II Drive Cycle
defined below. If the vehicle owner cannot or
does not want to do the additional driving
required by law, a service center can perform
this drive cycle as it would any other type of
repair work.
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[SV42420(ALL)03/95]
OBD II Drive Cycle
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[SV42430(ALL)04/95]
The following steps must be run in the order
shown. If any steps are interrupted, repeat the
preceding step. Any safe driving mode is
acceptable between steps.
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[SV42440(ALL)03/95]
Always drive vehicle in safe manner according
to traffic conditions and obey all traffic laws.
[SV42445(ALL)04/95]
The engine must be warmed up and at
operating temperature before proceeding with
the drive modes of the following OBD II Drive
Cycle.
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[SV42450(ALL)04/95]
1. Start the engine. Drive or idle (in neutral)
the vehicle for 4 minutes.
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[SV46200(ALL)01/95]
Cooling system
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[SV46300(ALL)01/95]
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Protect against freezing temperatures.
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[SV46400(ALL)01/95]
Battery
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[SV46500(ALL)01/95]
q
Check and recharge as necessary.
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[SV46600(ALL)01/95]
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Keep connections clean and covered with a
light coat of grease.
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[SV46650(ALL)02/95]
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If storing your vehicle for more than 30 days
without recharging the battery, disconnect the
battery cables to ensure battery charge is
maintained for quick starting. NOTE: If
battery cables are disconnected, it will be
necessary to reset any memory features (eg.
radio presets).
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[SV46700(ALL)01/95]
Brakes
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[SV46800(ALL)01/95]
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Make sure brakes and parking brake are fully
released.
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[SV46900(ALL)01/95]
Tires
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[SV47000(ALL)01/95]
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Maintain recommended air pressure.
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[SV47100(ALL)01/95]
Miscellaneous
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[SV47200(ALL)01/95]
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Make sure all linkages, cables, levers and
clevis pins under vehicle are covered with
grease to prevent rust.
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[SV47300(ALL)08/95]
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Move vehicles at least 25 feet (10 m) every 15
days to lubricate working parts to prevent
corrosion.
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