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Vehicle Symbols
These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle.
For example, these symbols
are used on an
original battery:
POSSIBLE A
CAUTION
INJURY
PROTECT EYES BY
SHIELDING
Q
CAUSTIC
BURNS AVOID
SPARKS
OR
FLAMES
SPARK
OR ,\I/,
COULD FLAME
EXPLODE BAllERY
These symbols are important
for you and
your passengers
whenever your
vehicle is
driven:
UNLOCK w.
FASTEN
SEAT
BELTS
POWER
WINDOW
These symbols
have to do with
your lights:
SIGNALS e e3
TURN
RUNNING
* 0
DAYTIME
LAMPS
FOG LAMPS
# 0
These symbols
are on some
of
your controls:
WINDSHIELD
WIPER
WINDOW
DEFOGGER
These symbols are used on
warning and
indicator lights:
COOLANT
TEMP
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CHARGING I-1
BAllERY
SYSTEM
BRAKE
(a)
COOLANT a
ENGINE OIL w,
PRESSURE
ANTI-LOCK
(@)
BRAKES
Here are some
other symbols
you may see:
FUSE
LIGHTER
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HORN )tr
SPEAKER
I@
FUEL la

Lamps
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The lamp controls are on the instrument panel. They
control these systems:
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0 Headlamps
Taillamps
Parking Lamps
License Lamps
Sidemarker Lamps
Instrument Panel Lights
0 Courtesy Lamps
Fog Lamps
2Q.. , Turn the knob to this symbol (B) to turn the
headlamps and other operating lamps.
PC Turn the knob to this symbol (A) to turn on
the parking and other operating lamps without
the headlamp s .
Turn the knob to OFF to turn off the lamps.
A warning chime will sound when you,.turn the ignition
switch to the OF", LOCK or ACC position with the
lamps on.
Daytime Running Lamps
Daytime Running Lamps (DIU) can make it easier for
others to see the front of your vehicle during the day.
DRL can be helpful in many different driving
conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the
short periods after dawn and before sunset.
A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes the
DRL work,
so be sure it isn't covered.

The DRL system will make your low-beam headlamps
come on at a reduced brightness when:
0 The ignition is on,
0 The headlamp switch is off, and
0 The parking brake is released.
When the DRL are on, only your low-beam headlamp,s
will be on. The taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps
won’t be on. Your instrument panel won’t be lit
up either.
When it’s dark enough outside, your low-beam
headlamps will change to full brightness. The other
lamps that come on with your headlamps will also
come on.
When it’s bright enough outside, the regular lamps will
go out, and your low-beam headlamps will change
to
-the reduced brightness of DIU.
To idle your vehicle with the DRL
off, set the parking
brake while the ignition is in the
OW or LOCK
position. Then start your vehicle. The DRL will stay off
until you release the parking brake.
As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular
headlamp system when you need it.
Fog Lamps
To turn fog lamps on, press the top of the switch (C). Press the
bottom of the switch to
turn the fog lamps off. Your parking
lamps must be on, or your fog lamps won’t come on.
The fog lamps will go
off whenever you change to
high-beam headlamps. When you return to low beams,
the fog lamps will come
on again.
Interior Lamps
Instrument Panel Brightness Control
You can brighten or dim the instrument panel lights by
moving the instrument panel lights dial.
If you turn the
dial all the way to
INT, your courtesy or interior lamps
will come on.
Courtesy Lamps
When any door is opened, several larnps come on. These
lamps are courtesy lamps. They make it easy for you to
enter and leave your vehicle. You can
also turn these
lamps on by moving the dial near the beadlamp knob all
the way up to
INT.
Some of the lamps have switches so you can turn them
on, even when the doors are closed. These lamps are
reading lamps.
To avoid draining your battery, be sure to ’
turn off all reading lamps when leaving your vehicle.
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I Instrument Panel -- Your Information System
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i. Side Window Defogger Vent
2. Instrument Panel Outlet
1 3. Instrument Cluster
4. Glove Box
5. Comfort Controls
6. Audio System
7. Cigarette Lighter
8. Lamp Controls

MAX: This setting recirculates much of the air inside
your vehicle and sends it through the instrument panel
outlets.
The air conditioning compressor will run
automatically in this setting unless the outside
temperature is below
40°F (4.5 "C). (Even when the
compressor is running, you can control the temperature.)
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fl VENT This setting brings in outside air and
directs
it through the instrument panel outlets.
+fl BI-LEVEL: This setting brings in outside air and
directs it two ways. Half
of the air is directed through
the instrument panel outlets. Most of the remaining air is
directed through the floor ducts and a little to the defrost
and side window vents.
+H FLOOR: This setting sends most of the air
through the ducts near the floor. The rest comes
out of
the defroster and side window vents.
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+' DEFOG: This setting allows half of the air to go
to the
floor ducts and half to the defrost and: side
window vents.
DEFROST This setting directs most of the air
through the defrost and side window vents. Some
of
the air goes to the floor ducts. The air conditioning
compressor will run automatically in
this setting unless
the outside temperature is below
40°F (4.5"C).
(Even when the compressor is running, you can control
the temperature.)
Air Conditioning Compressor Button
Press the A/C button to operate the air conditioning
compressor.
The indicator light above the button will
glow when the button
is pressed. You don't have to
press the button to run the compressor in
MAX
or DEFROST.

Air Conditioning
On very hot days, open the windows long enough to’let
hot, inside air escape. This reduces the time the
compressor has to run, which should help fuel economy.
For quick cool-down on very hot days, use
MAX with
the temperature knob all
the way in the blue area. If this
setting is used for long periods of time, the air in your
vehicle may become too
dry.
For normal cooling on hot days, use VENT with the
temperature knob in the blue area and the A/C button
pushed in. The system will bring in outside air and
cool it.
On cool but sunny days, the sun may warm your upper
body, but your lower body may not be warm enough.
You can use BI-LEVEL with the temperature knob set
for comfort and the A/C button pushed in. The system
will bring in outside air and direct it to your upper body,
while sending slightly warmed air
to your lower body.
You may notice this temperature difference more at
some times than others.
Heating
On cold days, use FLOOR with the temperature knob all
the way in the red area. The system will bring in outside
air, heat it and send it to the floor ducts.
If your vehicle has an engine coolant heater, you can use
it to help your system provide warm air faster when it’s
cold outside (0°F (-18°C) or lower). An engine coolant
heater warms the coolant your engine and heating
system use to provide heat. See “Engine Coolant
Heater” in the Index.
Ventilation
For mild outside temperatures when little heating or
cooling is needed, use VENT to direct outside air
through your vehicle. Your vehicle also has the
flow-through ventilation system described later in
this section.
Defogging and Defrosting
Your system has two settings for clearing the front and
side windows. To defrost the windows quickly, use
DEFROST with the temperature knob all the way in the
red area. To warm passengers while keeping the
windows clean, use DEFOG.
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Passenger Temperature Knob
The knob on the
passenger's door adjusts
the air temperature
on
the passenger's side so
it is warmer or colder
than the temperature set.
by the driver.
Push the PASS button on the system face
so the light
on it is lit. Turn the knob on the door toward red
(clockwise) to raise the temperature. Turn it toward blue
(counterclockwise) to lower the temperature.
Mode Buttons
The center panel has several settings to control the direction \
of airflow when the system is not in AUTO. The indicator
light on the button will glow when the button is pressed.
RECIRC: This setting can recirculate either the air
inside of your vehicle or outside air and send it through
the instrument panel outlets. Press this button once and
it will recirculate outside air. Press it again and it will
recirculate the air inside
of your vehicle. This setting is
available in LOWER, DEFOG, UPPER and BI-LEV.
UPPER: This setting brings in outside air and directs it
through the instrument panel outlets.
BI-LEV: This setting brings in the outside air and
directs it two ways. Half of the air is directed through
the instrument panel outlets. Most of the remaining air is
directed through the floor ducts and
a little to the defrost
and side window vents.
LOWER: This setting sends most of the air through the
ducts near the floor. The rest comes out of the defrost
and side window vents.
DEFOG: This setting allows half of the air to go to the
floor ducts and half to the defrost and side window vents.
DEF: This setting directs most of the air through the
defrost and side window vents. Some of the air goes to
the floor ducts. The air conditioning compressor will run
automatically in this setting unless the outside
temperature is below 40°F (4.5"C).
Automatic Control
For the most efficient operation, you should press the knob
and set the system temperature. The system will select the
best fan speed and airflow settings to keep you comfortable.
The
air conditioning compressor will run if the outside
temperature is above 40°F
(4.5 "C). You may notice a delay
of three to four minutes before the fan comes on.
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Manual Control
If you prefer to manually control the heating, cooling and ventilation in your vehicle, set the system to the
temperature and fan speed you want. Next, push the
desired airflow direction pushbutton. The system will
try to maintain the temperature you set using the mode
you select. The following suggestions will help the
system run more efficiently in manual mode.
Air Conditioning
On very hot days, open the windows long enough to
let hot, inside air escape. This reduces the time the
compressor has to run, which should help fuel economy.
For quick cool-down on very hot. days, use RECIRC.
If this setting is used for long periods of time, the air
in
your vehicle may become too dry.
For normal cooling on hot days, use UPPER with the
A/C button pushed in. The system will bring in outside
air and cool
it.
Heating
On cold days, use LOWER. The system will bring in
outside air, heat it and send it to the floor ducts.
If your vehicle has an engine coolant heater, you can use
it to help your system provide warm air faster when it’s
cold outside
(0°F (-18°C) or lower). An engine coolant
heater warms the coolant your engine and heating
system use to provide heat. See “Engine Coolant
Heater” in the Index.
Ventilation
For mild outside temperatures when little heating or
cooling is needed, use UPPER to direct outside air
through your vehicle. Your vehicle also has the
.
flow-through ventilation system, described later in
this section.
Defogging and Defrosting
Your system has two settings for clearing the front and
side windows.
To defrost the windows quickly, use DEF.
To warm passengers while keeping the windows clean,
use DEFOG.
On
cool but sunny days, the sun may warm your upper
body, but your lower body may not be warm enough.
You can use
BI-LEV with the A/C button pushed in.
I The system will bring in outside air and direct it to your
upper body, while sending slightly warmed air
to your
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