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[CF01200(ALL)12/95]
Your vehicle also has small demister openings on each front
door near the window. This allows a small amount of air flow
to be directed onto the door glass to reduce fogging whenever
the heater system is operating.
[CF01300(ALL)05/96]
The temperature control is located at the right side of the
control with a broken RED and BLUE band around the top and
sides. The all RED part of the band (full right) is the heat or
warmer area. The all BLUE area (full left) is the cool or
unheated temperature area. Any position selected between full
right and full left will give a temperature between the two
extreme temperatures. The cool temperature you select will not
be cooler than the outside temperature if your vehicle is not
equipped with an air conditioner.
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HFan speed adjustment
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The
H(left) control is the fan speed control which controls the
volume of air flow. Rotate the
Hcontrol to HI to increase fan
speed and increase the amount of air entering the vehicle. Four
fan speed positions are available and are indicated by LO, two
single dots and HI beside the
Hcontrol.
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Air flow selections
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PANEL
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Use PANEL to bring outside air through the instrument panel
registers. You can heat the air in this position by rotating the
temperature control into the RED area. The air CANNOT be
cooled below the outside temperature regardless of the
temperature control setting.
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PNL/FLR
[CF02000(ALL)12/95]
Select PNL/FLR to get air flow to the floor and through the
instrument panel registers at the same time. This selection can
be used to either heat or ventilate your vehicle.
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FLOOR
[CF02200(ALL)12/95]
Air flow will be to the floor when FLOOR is selected. The air
cannot be cooled in the FLOOR position but can be heated by
rotating the temperature control knob into the RED area.
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Controls and Features
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Passenger Compartment Air Filter (if equipped)
[CF04400(ALL)04/96]
Your vehicle may have an air filter that removes pollen and
road dust from outside air before it is directed to the interior of
the vehicle. For maintenance of this filter, see theMaintenance
and Carechapter.
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Rear Window Defroster (If equipped)
[CF04600(ALL)04/96]
The defroster for the rear window clears frost, fog, or thin ice
from both the inside and outside of the rear window.
[CF04700(ALL)12/95]
The button for the rear window defroster is on the instrument
panel, to the right of the steering wheel.
[CF04800(ALL)12/95]
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The rear window defroster and heated side view mirrors
[CF04900(ALL)12/95]
Clear away any snow that is on the rear window before using
the defroster. With the engine running, push the defroster
button.
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After approximately 10 minutes, the defroster will turn off. If
the window is still not clear, turn the defroster on again.
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The defroster will turn off when the ignition key is turned to
the OFF or START position.
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NOTE: Never use sharp instruments or window cleaners with
abrasives to clean the inside of your rear window. If
you do, you may damage the heating elements that
are bonded to the inside of the rear window and
cause damage to the rear window defroster.
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The Interior and Exterior Lights
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Turning On the Exterior Lights
[CF05500(ALL)12/95]
To turn on your headlamps, parking lamps, and tail lamps, use
the knob that is on the instrument panel, to the left of the
steering wheel.
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The knob for the exterior lights
[CF05800(ALL)04/96]
To turn on the parking lamps, tail lamps, license plate lamps
and side marker lamps, turn the knob clockwise to the first
position.
[CF05900(ALL)04/96]
To turn on the headlamps, parking lamps, tail lamps, license
plate lamps and side marker lamps, turn the knob clockwise to
the second position.
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RWARNING
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system will not
illuminate the tail lamps and parking lamps. Turn on
your headlamps at dusk. Failure to do so may result in a
collision.
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[CF07300(ALL)01/96]
Lighting Up the Interior and Instrument Panel
[CF07400(ALL)12/95]
When either front door is opened, the footwell lights and the
door courtesy lights come on.
[CF07500(ALL)12/95]
The instrument panel lights, window control lights and door
handle lights come on whenever the headlamp switch is turned
from the OFF position. To dim the instrument panel lights, use
the thumbwheel on the instrument panel to the right of the
steering wheel.
[CF07600(ALL)12/95]
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Dimming the instrument panel lights
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Traction Control System (If equipped)
[CF07800(ALL)02/96]
This button turns the traction control system off and on. See the
Driving Chapterfor more information.
[CF07900(ALL)12/95]
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The button for the traction control system
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Controls and Features
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Windows
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Power Windows (If equipped)
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[CF23400(ALL)12/95]
Each door has a power control that opens and closes the
window on that door. The driver's door has a master control
panel that operates all four windows.
[CF23500(ALL)12/95]
In order to use your power window controls, the ignition switch
must be in the ON position.
[CF23600(ALL)12/95]
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The master controls on the driver's door
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RWARNING
Do not let children play with the power windows.
[CF23800(ALL)12/95]
One-touch-down window
[CF23900(ALL)12/95]
The one-touch-down feature allows you to completely open the
driver's window by briefly pressing and releasing the bottom of
the window switch. To stop the window before it opens
completely, press the switch again.
[CF24000(ALL)12/95]
The one-touch feature only opens the window. To close the
window, you must press and hold the top of the switch.
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Rear window lockout
[CF24200(ALL)12/95]
To lock out the rear window switches with the master controls,
slide the lockout switch to the left. To restore individual control,
slide the switch to the right.
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[CF24300(ALL)03/96]
Mirrors
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Side View Mirrors
[CF24500(ALL)12/95]
The standard side view mirrors are manually adjusted by using
the remote knobs. The knob on each door adjusts the mirror on
that side of the vehicle. Move the control knob in the direction
you want to move the mirror.
[CF24600(ALL)12/95]
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The left side mirror control (right side similar)
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Dual electric remote control mirrors (if equipped)
[CF24800(ALL)12/95]
The control for adjusting the electric side view mirrors is on the
instrument panel, to the left of the steering wheel.
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Starting
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Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes
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Carbon monoxide, although colorless and odorless, is present in
exhaust fumes. Take precautions to avoid its dangerous effects.
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RWARNING
Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage or in other
enclosed areas. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Always open
the garage door before you start the engine.
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RWARNING
If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have
your dealer inspect your vehicle immediately. Do not
drive if you smell exhaust fumes.
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Have the exhaust and body ventilation systems checked
whenever:
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your vehicle is raised for service
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the sound of the exhaust system changes
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[TO06700(ALL)01/96]
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your vehicle has been damaged in a collision
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Improve your ventilation by keeping all air inlet vents clear of
snow, leaves, and other debris.
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If the engine is idling while you are stopped in an open area
for long periods of time, open the windows at least one inch
(2.5 cm). Also, adjust the heating or air conditioning system to
bring in outside air.
[TO07000(ALL)12/95]
If you use the heater, set the fan speed on medium or high with
the function control knob turned to FLR, PNL/FLR or PANEL.
[TO07100(ALL)12/95]
If you use the air conditioner, set the fan speed on medium or
high with the A/C button pressed. (Do not use MAX A/C.)
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Maintenance and Care
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[MC28000(ALL)01/96]
To calculate fuel economy:
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[MC28100(ALL)01/96]1.
Fill the tank completely and record the initial odometer
reading.
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[MC28200(ALL)01/96]2.
Every time you buy fuel record the amount (in gallons or
liters) purchased.
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[MC28300(ALL)01/96]3.
After at least three to five tankfuls, fill the fuel tank and
record the final odometer reading.
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[MC28400(ALL)01/96]4.
Use these equations to calculate your fuel economy:
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English: MPGU(total miles driven)V(gallons used)
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Metric: L/100kU(liters used)V(100 kilometers)
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Comparisons With Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) and Transport Canada (TC) Fuel Economy
Estimates
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[MC28800(ALL)05/96]
EPA fuel economy figures are obtained from laboratory tests
under simulated road conditions and may not reflect the actual
conditions you experience or your style of driving. The EPA
fuel economy estimate is not a guarantee that you will achieve
the fuel economy shown.
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The following decrease fuel economy:
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Lack of regular, scheduled maintenance
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Rapid acceleration and excessive speed
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Driving with your foot on the brake
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Sudden stops
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Extended engine idling
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[MC29500(ALL)01/96]
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Using speed control in hilly terrain
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Extended use of the A/C, defroster, rear window defroster
and other accessories
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