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Tilt Steering
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Never adjust the steering
column/wheel when the vehicle is
moving. You could lose control of the
vehicle and injure someone.
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The lever to tilt the steering wheel
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To change the position of the steering
column/wheel, pull the release lever on the
column toward you. Tip the steering wheel to
the desired position. Release the lever to lock the
steering wheel in place.
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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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NOTE: Do not shift to N (Neutral) when using
the speed control. This will cause the
engine to overspeed.
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Use of radio transmitting equipment that is not
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
approved may cause the speed control to
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malfunction. Therefore, use only properly
installed FCC approved radio transmitting
equipment in your vehicle.
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The speed control buttons on the steering wheel
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To set the speed control:
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1. Press and release the ON switch. The
CRUISE indicator light in the instrument
cluster will illuminate to indicate that speed
control is in a standby mode.
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2. Accelerate to the desired speed above
30 mph (50 km/h) using the accelerator
pedal.
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3. Press the SET ACCEL switch and release it
immediately to set your speed. If you keep
this switch pressed, your speed will continue
to increase.
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4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
Your vehicle will maintain the speed you set.
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If you drive up or down a steep hill, your
vehicle may momentarily slow down or speed
up, even though the speed control is on. This is
normal.
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Using the Remote Control for the Trunk
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Press the remote release on the instrument panel
to the left of the steering wheel to open the
trunk.
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The remote control for the trunk
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Special Features of Your Wagon
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Liftgate
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Your wagon has a two-way liftgate that lets you
either open the entire liftgate or just the
window.
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To open the liftgate, press the release that is
hidden under the exterior trim panel just above
the license plate. Pull up on the handle to raise
the liftgate.
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The liftgate willnotlock automatically when
you close it. To lock the liftgate with the key,
turn left. You can also use the central power
lock on the driver's door or the LOCK button on
the remote entry keyfob, if your vehicle is so
equipped.
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When the liftgate is locked, the window will also
lock.
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If your gearshift is on the console, you can use
any of the following positions:
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The console-mounted gearshift
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The console-mounted gearshift will lock when
you turn the key to the LOCK position. When
the gearshift is in any position except P (Park),
the ignition key cannot be turned to LOCK or
removed from the steering column. TO
REMOVE THE KEY, the gearshift levermustbe
in P (Park).
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Once the gearshift is secure in the desired
position, release the brake pedal and use the
accelerator as necessary.
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R (Reverse)
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With the gearshift in the R (Reverse) position,
the vehicle will move backward. You should
always come to a complete stop before shifting
into or out of R (Reverse).
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Do not use the P (Park) position in
place of the parking brake. Always
set the parking brake fully and make
sure that the gearshift is securely
latched in P (Park).
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Always turn off the ignition
whenever you leave your vehicle. Do
not leave your vehicle unattended
while the engine is running.
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If you do not take these precautions,
your vehicle may move unexpectedly
and injure someone.
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You can tell a console-mounted gearshift is
securely latched in P (Park) if you cannot move
it without pushing in the thumb button.
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Steering Your Vehicle
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Your vehicle comes with power steering. Power
steering uses energy from the engine to help
steer your vehicle.
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Your vehicle has variable-assist steering. This
system provides light power steering efforts for
parking and heavier power steering efforts for
highway driving. If you notice that the power
steering effort does not change according to the
speed you are traveling, or if the power steering
system is not working, have the system checked.
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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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The parking brake is not designed to stop a
moving vehicle, but you can use the parking
brake to stop your vehicle in an emergency if
the normal brakes fail. However, since the
parking brake applies only the rear brakes, the
stopping distance will increase greatly and the
handling of your vehicle will be adversely
affected.
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Always check the Brake Warning Light each
time you start your engine. Driving with the
parking brake on will cause the brakes to wear
out quickly and will reduce the fuel economy.
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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 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, front-wheel
drive may provide better acceleration than
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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Removing jumper cables
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1.Always remove the jumper cables in the
reverse order.Remove the negative (s) end
of the jumper cable from the metallic surface
on the engine or frame of the disabled
vehicle.
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2. Remove the negative (s) cable from the
booster battery.
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3. Remove the positive (+) cable from the
booster battery.
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4. Remove the other end of the positive (+)
cable from the discharged battery.
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After the vehicle is started, let it idle for a while
to let the engine ªrelearnº its idle conditions.
Drive it around for a while with all electrical
accessories turned off to let the battery recharge.
You may need to use a battery charger to fully
recharge the battery.
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If you need to replace your battery, seeBattery
in theServicing Your Vehiclechapter.
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Changing a Tire
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If you get a flat tire while you are driving, do
not apply the brake heavily. Instead, gradually
decrease the speed. Hold the steering wheel
firmly and slowly move to a safe place on the
side of the road. Park on a level spot, turn off
the ignition, set the parking brake, and turn on
the hazard flashers.
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NOTE: Tire sealants that are injected through
the valve stem are not to be used to
service punctured tires because they
can produce wheel rust and tire
imbalance.
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