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RWARNING
LOCK position does not lock the gearshift
on floor-mounted gearshifts. If the
parking brake is not set and the gearshift
is moved out of Park (automatic
transmission) or out of gear (manual
transmission), your vehicle may move
unexpectedly.
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[CF24200(F )05/96]
With the transfer case in N (Neutral), the vehicle
is free to move with either the automatic
transmission in P (Park) or with the manual
transmission in any driving gear.
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[CF24210(F )05/96]
RWARNING
Do not leave the vehicle unattended with
the transfer case in the N (Neutral)
position. Always set the parking brake
fully and turn off the ignition when
leaving the vehicle.
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[CF24220(FM)01/96]
LOCK is the only position that allows you to
remove the key. The LOCK feature helps to
protect your vehicle from theft.
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[CF24230(FM)01/96]
If the key is stuck in the LOCK position, move
the steering wheel left or right until the key
turns freely.
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[CF24240(FM)04/96]
ACCESSORY allows some of your vehicle's
electrical accessories such as the radio and the
windshield wipers to operate while the engine is
not running.
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[CF24250(F )03/96]
In order to turn the key from the ON or OFF
position to the ACCESSORY position, you must
push the key release button if your vehicle's
manual transmission gearshift is mounted on the
floor.
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[CF24260(F )03/96]
Ignition Key Buzzer or Chime
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[CF24270(F )05/96]
The buzzer or chime will sound if you open the
driver's door while the key is in the ignition and
in the OFF, LOCK, or ACCESSORY position.
Never leave your vehicle unattended with the
key in the ignition.
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[CF24280(FM)03/96]
Removing the Key From the Ignition
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[CF24290(F )03/96]
Procedures for removing your key from the
ignition will vary, depending on the type of
gearshift your vehicle has. Gearshift levers may
be mounted on the steering column or on the
floor or console.
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[CF24300(F )03/96]
If you have a manual transmission, you have a
key release lever which allows you to remove
your key from the ignition. The key release lever
is on the upper right of the steering column, just
above the key lock cylinder. The lever says
PUSH.
[CF24310(F )04/96]
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Key release lever
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[CF24330(F )03/96]
If your vehicle's gearshift lever is mounted
on the column:
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[CF24350(FM)03/96]
1. Put the gearshift in P (Park).
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[CF24360(FM)03/96]
2. Set the parking brake fully before removing
your foot from the service brake. (This will
avoid ªbindingº or ªloadingº the park gear
if you park on a grade.)
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[CF24370(FM)03/96]
3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK.
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[CF24380(FM)03/96]
4. Remove the key.
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[CF24390(F )03/96]
If your vehicle's gearshift lever is mounted
on the floor:
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[CF24400(F )03/96]
1. Put the gearshift in 1 (First).
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[CF24410(F )03/96]
2. Turn the ignition key to OFF.
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[CF24420(F )03/96]
3. Set the parking brake fully before removing
your foot from the service brake.
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[CF24430(F )03/96]
4. Push and hold in the key release button.
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[CF24440(F )03/96]
5. Turn the key to LOCK.
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[CF24450(F )03/96]
6. Remove the key.
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[CF24460(F )03/96]
RWARNING
Always set the parking brake fully and
make sure that the gearshift is latched in
P (Park) (automatic transmission) or 1
(First) (manual transmission).
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[CF24480(F )05/96]
With the transfer case in N (Neutral), the vehicle
is free to move with either the automatic
transmission in P (Park) or with the manual
transmission in any driving gear.
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[CF24490(F )05/96]
RWARNING
Do not leave the vehicle unattended with
the transfer case in the N (Neutral)
position. Always set the parking brake
fully and turn off the ignition when
leaving the vehicle.
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[CF24500(FM)03/96]
RWARNING
Do not leave children, unreliable adults,
or pets unattended in your vehicle.
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[CF28000(FM)01/96]
High Beams
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[CF28100(FM)01/96]
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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[CF28200(FM)01/96]
To turn off the high beams, pull the lever
toward you until it latches. The high beam
indicator light turns off.
[CF28300(FM)04/96]
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Headlamp high beam switch and turn signal lever
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[CF28400(FM)01/96]
Flashing the Lights
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[CF28500(FM)01/96]
To flash the headlamps, pull the lever toward
you for a moment and then release it. The
headlamps will flash whether the headlamp
knob is in the on or off position.
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[CF28600(FM)01/96]
Windshield Wipers and Washer
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[CF28700(FM)04/96]
To turn on the windshield wipers, the ignition
key must be turned to the ON or ACC position.
[CF28800(FM)04/96]
Turn the knob on the end of the turn signal
lever toward the front of the vehicle. You can
turn it to either the LO or HI speed position.
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[CF65000(F )05/96]
Remote Entry System
(If equipped)
[CF65100(F )04/96]
If your vehicle has the remote entry system, you
can lock or unlock the vehicle doors without
using a key. The remote also has a personal
alarm feature. The buttons for the system are
located on the two hand held transmitters that
came with your vehicle.
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[CF65200(F )01/96]
The system will work with up to four
transmitters. Your vehicle came with two
transmitters. Additional transmitters can be
ordered from your dealer.
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[CF65300(F )01/96]
The remote entry features only operate with the
ignition in the OFF position.
[CF65400(F )05/96]
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The remote entry transmitter
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[CF65500(F )01/96]
Unlocking the doors with the remote entry
system
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[CF65600(F )04/96]
To unlock the driver's door, press the UNLOCK
control.
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[CF65700(F )01/96]
To unlock the other doors, press the UNLOCK
button a second time within five (5) seconds of
unlocking the driver's door.
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Battery Saver (with Remote Entry Ð If
equipped)
[CF68400(F )04/96]
When the ignition is turned off, the vehicle will
turn off battery voltage to all of these lights after
45 minutes: glove box, engine compartment,
overhead console, mirror, courtesy and
interior (including cargo) lamps.
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[CF68500(F )01/96]
This will prevent draining of the battery if these
lights have been left on inadvertently or if a
door is not completely closed. Battery voltage to
these lamps will be restored when the remote
entry transmitter is used, any door is opened, or
the ignition key is turned on again.
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Starting your vehicle
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Preparing to Start Your Vehicle
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[TO01200(FM)02/96]
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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[TO01300(FM)01/96]
Before you start your vehicle, do the following:
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[TO01400(F )01/96]
1. Make sure all occupants in the vehicle
buckle their safety belts. SeeSafety Restraints
in the Index for more details.
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[TO01600(FM)01/96]
2. Make sure the headlamps and other
accessories are turned off when starting.
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[TO01700(F )01/96]
3.If you have an automatic transmission,
make sure that the gearshift lever is in P
(Park) and the parking brake is set before
you turn the key.
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[TO01900(F )01/96]
4.If you have a manual transmission,make
sure that the parking brake is fully set, push
the clutch pedal to the floor, and put the
gearshift into Neutral before you turn the
key. (Remember, the starter will operate only
if the clutch pedal is pushed in all the way).
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[TO02000(F )01/96]
Testing the Warning Lights
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[TO02100(F )02/96]
Before you start your vehicle, you should test
the warning lights on the instrument panel to
make sure that they work. Refer to the
Instrumentationchapter.
[TO02200(F )04/96]
If your Brake Warning Light does light up with
the key in the ON position, you may not have
fully released the parking brake or the brake
fluid may be low.
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[TO02300(FM)01/96]
Starting Your Engine
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[TO02400(FM)01/96]
To start your engine:
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1. Follow the steps underPreparing to Start
Your Vehicleat the beginning of this section.
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2. Turn the ignition key to the ON position.
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3. DO NOT depress the accelerator pedal when
starting your engine. DO NOT use the
accelerator while the vehicle is parked.
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4. Turn the key to the START position
(cranking) until the engine starts. Allow the
key to return to the ON position after the
engine has started.
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[TO02900(FM)01/96]
If you have difficulty in turning the key,
rotate the steering wheel slightly because it
may be binding.
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[TO03000(FM)01/96]
For a cold engine:
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[TO03100(FM)01/96]
q
At temperatures10ÊF (-12ÊC) andbelow:If
the engine does not start infifteen (15)
secondson the first try, turn the key to OFF,
wait approximately ten (10) seconds so you
do not flood the engine, then try again.
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[TO03200(FM)01/96]
q
At temperaturesabove10ÊF(-12ÊC):If the
engine does not start infive (5) secondson
the first try, turn the key to OFF, wait
approximately ten (10) seconds so you do not
flood the engine, then try again.
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[TO03300(FM)01/96]
q
Do not hold the key in the START position
for more thanfifteen (15) secondsat a time.
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