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Headlamp control knob
[CF00270(R)05/96]
Fog Lamps (If equipped)
[CF00275(R)03/96]
The fog lamps switch is located on the instrument panel to the
right of the radio and climate control.
[CF00280(R)03/96]
n
To turn the fog lamps on, turn on the low-beam headlamps,
then push the fog lamp switch. An indicator light will glow
when the lamps are on.
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[CF00285(R)03/96]
n
To turn off, push the switch again.
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[CF00300(R)03/96]
The fog lamps act as a supplement to the low beam headlamps
under limited visibility conditions such as rain, snow, dust or
fog and operate only when the low beam headlamps are on.
*
[CF00305(R)03/96]
To maximize fog lamp bulb life, it is recommended that the fog
lamp switch be turned off after each use prior to turning off the
headlamps.
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[CF00310(R)03/96]
Daytime Running Light System
*
[CF00315(R)03/96]
(Canadian vehicles only)
*
[CF00320(R)03/96]
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system turns the high beam
headlamps on, with a reduced light output, when:
*
[CF00325(R)03/96]
n
The headlamp system is in the OFF position, and
*
[CF00330(R)03/96]
n
The vehicle has a fully released parking brake.
[CF00333(R)05/96]
n
The vehicle is running.
*
[CF00335(R)03/96]
The high beam indicator light on the instrument cluster will not
be on.
*
[CF00340(R)03/96]
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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[MC44600(R)03/96]
Lights and Bulb Replacement
*
[MC44700(R)01/96]
It is a good idea to check the operation of the following lights
frequently:
*
[MC44800(R)01/96]
n
headlamps
*
[MC44850(R)01/96]
n
high-mount brakelamp
*
[MC44900(R)01/96]
n
tail lamps
*
[MC45000(R)01/96]
n
brakelamps
*
[MC45100(R)01/96]
n
hazard flasher
*
[MC45200(R)01/96]
n
turn signals
*
[MC45300(R)05/96]
n
license plate lamps
*
[MC45350(R)01/96]
n
fog lamps
%*
[MC45400(R)01/96]
The alignment of your headlamps should be checked if:
*
[MC45500(R)01/96]
n
oncoming motorists frequently signal you to turn off your
vehicle's high beams when you do not have the high beams
on
*
[MC45600(R)01/96]
n
the headlamps do not seem to give you enough light to see
clearly at night
*
[MC45700(R)01/96]
n
the headlamp beams are pointed substantially away from a
position slightly down and to the right
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