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NOTE: Your vehicle's gearshift lever is
securely latched in P (Park) if you
cannot move it without pushing in the
thumb button. Keep the brake pedal
depressed while moving your gearshift
lever.
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To make the system more effective, the ignition
key cannot be removed unless the gearshift
selector lever is in the P (Park) position.
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Shift lock emergency override
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If the gearshift selector lever should fail to move
from the P (Park) position with the brake pedal
depressed, continue depressing the brake pedal.
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1. Remove the shift lock override cover with a
screwdriver.
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2. Insert the screwdriver into the shift lock
override opening and push the screwdriver
down.
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3. Push and hold the thumb button.
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4. Move the shift selector lever.
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If you need to shift out of P (Park) by using the
alternate procedure described above, it is
possible that a fuse has blown and that your
brakelamps may also not be functional. Please
refer to the chapter titledRoadside Emergenciesin
this Owner Guide for instructions on checking
and replacing fuses.
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RWARNING
DO NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE UNTIL
YOU VERIFY THAT THE BRAKELAMPS
ARE WORKING.
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When to use 2 (Second)
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Use Second (2) to help drive up moderately
steep hills or when starting on slick surfaces. It
prevents the transaxle from frequently shifting
up and down. It also gives more engine braking
than Overdrive or Drive when going down hills.
[GF07100(ALL)01/96]
Do not go faster than 64 mph (102 km/h) with
the gearshift in the Second (2) position. If you
shift from Overdrive or Drive to Second because
of hilly terrain, your transaxle will automatically
downshift in the proper sequence.
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When to use 1 (First)
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When your vehicle is in First (1), it gives more
engine braking to slow your car than Drive (D
with Overdrive OFF) on downgrades.
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Do not go faster than 32 mph (50 km/h) in this
gear. You can upshift from First (1) into D
Position at any speed. If you shift from
Overdrive or Drive to First (1) because of hilly
terrain, your transaxle will automatically
downshift in the proper sequence.
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Reverse
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In the Reverse (R) position, the vehicle moves
only backward. Your vehicle must be stopped
before shifting into Reverse (R).
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Neutral
[GF07800(ALL)01/96]
In Neutral (N), the wheels of the transaxle are
not locked. Your vehicle will roll freely, even on
the slightest incline, unless the parking brake or
brakes are on.
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Parking
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Always come to a complete stop before you shift
into P (Park). Make sure that the shift selector
lever is securely latched in P (Park). This locks
the transaxle and prevents the front wheels from
rotating.
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RWARNING
Always set the parking brake fully and
make sure the gearshift is latched in P
(Park). Turn off the ignition whenever you
leave your vehicle.
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RWARNING
Never leave your vehicle unattended
while it is running.
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You can tell the gearshift is securely latched
when the thumb button has popped out. In this
position the gearshift selector lever cannot be
moved unless the button is pushed in.
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RWARNING
Hold the brake pedal down while you
move the gearshift lever from position to
position. If you do not hold the brake
pedal down, your vehicle may move
unexpectedly and injure someone.
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Backing up
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To shift into R (Reverse):
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1. Bring your vehicle to acompletestop.
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2. Push the clutch pedal in all the way to the
floor and hold it. If you do not hold the
clutch pedal in all the way, you may hear a
grinding noise when you shift.
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3. Put the gearshift in Neutral and wait at least
3 seconds before shifting into R (Reverse) to
prevent a grinding noise. Do not release the
clutch.
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4. Then push the gearshift all the way to the
right and pull it down into R (Reverse).
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When in 5 (Fifth) gear, you can engage R
(Reverse) only by moving the gearshift to
Neutral before you shift into R (Reverse).
This is a special lockout feature that protects
you from accidentally shifting into R
(Reverse) when you downshift from 5 (Fifth)
gear.
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5. Once R (Reverse) is engaged, slowly release
the clutch pedal from the floor.
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If R (Reverse) is not engaged, continue to push
the clutch pedal in while you put the gearshift
back into Neutral. Then, release the clutch pedal
for a moment and repeat steps 2 through 5.
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[ER00940(ALL)03/96]
If your engine cranks but does not start after a
collision or substantial jolt:
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[ER00950(ALL)03/96]
1. Turn the key in the ignition to the LOCK
position.
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2. Check under the vehicle for leaking fuel.
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3. If you do not see or smell fuel, push the red
reset button on the fuel pump shut-off
switch down.
[ER00980(ALL)03/96]
The reset switch on your vehicle is located on
the left side of the luggage compartment
under the carpet. The red reset button is
under the raised area of the rubber cover.
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[ER00990(ALL)03/96]
4. Attempt to start your vehicle. If the vehicle
starts, let it run a few seconds, then turn the
key to the LOCK position.
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5. Check under the vehicle again for leaking
fuel.If you see or smell fuel, do not start
your vehicle again.If you do not see or
smell fuel, you can try to start your vehicle
again.
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Fuses
[ER02100(ALL)04/96]
If electrical parts in your vehicle are not
working, the system may have been overloaded
and blown a fuse. If a fuse blows, all the parts
of your vehicle that use the fuse will not work.
[ER02200(ALL)04/96]
Your vehicle has two fuse panels. The interior
fuse panel is below the instrument panel in front
of the driver's door. The main panel is under
the hood behind the battery.
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q
try to repair the temporary spare tire or
remove it from its wheel.
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[ER04900(ALL)02/96]
q
use the wheel for any other type of vehicle.
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[ER05000(ALL)02/96]
q
drive through an automatic car wash with
this tire. Because the temporary spare tire is
smaller than a conventional tire, it reduces
the ground clearance. Your vehicle may get
caught in the rails and it could be damaged.
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[ER05100(ALL)02/96]
Spare Tire Location
[ER05200(ALL)01/96]
The temporary spare tire is stored in the luggage
compartment, under the mat and floorboard.
[ER05300(ALL)01/96]
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Location of the temporary spare tire and jacking equipment
[ER05650(ALL)01/96]
To remove the jack and the temporary spare,
turn the bolt counterclockwise.
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Preparing to Change the Tire
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1. Make sure that your vehicle will not move
or roll. If you have an automatic transaxle,
put the gearshift in P (Park). If you have a
manual transaxle, put the gearshift in 1
(First). Set the parking brake and block the
wheel that is diagonally opposite the tire
that you are changing.
[ER07800(ALL)01/96]
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Blocking the wheel diagonally opposite the tire being
changed
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[ER08000(ALL)01/96]
When one of the front wheels is off the ground,
the transaxle alone will not prevent the vehicle
from moving or slipping off the jack, even if the
vehicle is in P (Park) or 1 (First). To prevent the
vehicle from moving when you change one of
the front tires, put a block behind the wheel that
is diagonally opposite to the tire.
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[ER08100(ALL)03/96]
RWARNING
If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or
someone else could be seriously injured.
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2. Get out the spare tire and jack.
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3. Remove any wheelcovers or hubcaps with
the tapered end of a wheel nut wrench.
Insert the handle of the wrench and twist it
against the inner wheelcover flange. Remove
any chrome nuts or plastic caps covering the
wheel lug nuts.
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4. Loosen the wheel lug nuts by pulling up on
the handle of the wrench one half-turn
counterclockwise. Do not remove the wheel
lug nuts until you raise the tire off the
ground.
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Removing and Replacing the Tire
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1. Find the jack notch next to the door of the
tire that you are changing. Put the jack in
the jack notch and turn the handle of the
jack clockwise until the wheel is completely
off the ground.
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RWARNING
To lessen the risk of personal injury, do
not put any part of your body under the
vehicle while changing a tire. Do not start
the engine when your vehicle is on the
jack. The jack is only meant for changing
the tire.
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