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High Beam LightThis light illuminates when the headlamps are
turned to high beam or when you flash the lights.
Chime for Headlamps OnThis chime sounds if the driver or any passenger
door is open when the parking lamps or headlamps
are on. The chime sounds until you close the door,
turn off the lamps or turn the ignition to the ON
position.Air Bag Readiness LightThe air bag system uses a readiness light and a tone
to indicate the condition of the system. The
readiness light is in the instrument cluster. When
you turn the ignition key to the ON position, this
light will light up for six (6) seconds and then turn
off. This indicates that the system is operating
normally. NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance
of the air bag system is not required.
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Turning On the Exterior LightsTo turn on the headlamps, parking lamps, side
markers, license plate lamps and tail lamps, use the
rotary control that is to the left of the steering
wheel.
The knob for the exterior lights
To turn on the parking lamps, tail lamps, side
markers, and license plate lamps, turn the knob
clockwise to the first position.
For more information about how the high beams
work, see the high beam section later in this
chapter.Setting the Autolamp On/Off Delay
SystemBy using the autolamp, you can set the headlamps
to:q
turn on the lamps automatically at night
q
turn off the lamps automatically during daylight
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keep the lamps on for up to three minutes after
you turn the key to OFF.
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64The Turn Signal LeverYou can use the turn signal lever on the left side of
the steering column to:q
operate the turn signals and cornering lamps
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turn the high beams on/off
q
flash the lights
q
turn the windshield wipers and washer on/off
The turn signal lever
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Turn SignalsMove the lever up to signal a right turn. Move it
down to signal a left turn. The corresponding
indicator light in the instrument cluster will flash.
If the turn signal stays on after you turn, move the
lever back to the center (off) position. A warning
chime will sound after approximately one-half mile
(one kilometer) of driving if you do not return the
lever to off.
For lane changes, move the lever far enough to
signal but not to latch. The lever will return to the
off position when you release it.
NOTE:The flash rate of the turn signal will speed
up considerably if the Lighting Control Module
detects a left or right turn lamp bulb (front or rear)
is burned out.
High BeamsTo turn on the high beams, turn the headlamp
control switch to the headlamp ON position (or
activate the autolamp feature) 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 cluster comes on.
To turn off the high beams, pull the lever toward
you until it latches. The high beam indicator light
turns off.Flashing the LightsTo 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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The driving modes required to reach the ready
condition consist of a minimum of 30 minutes of
city and highway driving as described below:q
At least twenty minutes driving in stop and go,
city type traffic with at least four idle periods.
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At least ten minutes of driving on an
expressway or highway.
Before completing the above driving modes, the
engine must be warmed up and at operating
temperature. Once started, the vehicle must not be
turned off during these driving modes.
Lights and Bulb ReplacementIt is a good idea to check the operation of the
following lights frequently:q
headlamps
q
high-mount brakelamp
q
tail lamps
q
brakelamps
q
hazard flasher
q
turn signals
q
side markers
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license plate lamps
The alignment of your headlamps should be
checked if:
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oncoming motorists frequently signal you to turn
off your vehicle's high beams when you do not
have the high beams on
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the headlamps do not seem to give you enough
light to see clearly at night
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the headlamp beams are pointed substantially
away from a position slightly down and to the
right
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description............. 229
specifications............ 273
Brakes................ 171
adjustment............. 171
anti-lock.............. 171
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light........... 11
applying the brakes.......... 171
brake warning light.......... 10
fluid, checking and adding....... 229
fluid, refill capacities......229, 272
fluid, specifications.......... 273
front disc.............. 171
if brakes do not grip well....... 171
master cylinder........... 229
new brake linings........... 5
noise.............171, 172
parking............... 172
power braking............ 171
servicing.............. 229
trailer............... 188
when storing your vehicle....... 276Break-in period.............. 5
Brights (high beams).......... 15
Bulbs, replacing............ 261
halogen............... 261
headlamps.............. 262
C
Canada, customer assistance....... 284
Canada, warranty information....... 4
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan
(CAMVAP).............. 285
Capacities for refilling fluids....... 272
Car seats for children
(see Child safety seats)........ 149
Cassette tape player (see Electronic sound
system)............... 32
Catalytic converter........... 258
CD player (see Electronic sound system) . . 35
Chains, tires.............. 250
Changing a tire............. 205
Charging system warning light...... 13
Childproof locks............ 103
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calculating............. 184
definition.............. 183
driving with a heavy load....... 183
location............... 183
H
Hazard flashers............. 68
Headlamps
aiming............... 264
autolamp system........... 57
checking alignment.......... 261
cleaning.............. 261
daytime running lights........ 56
flashing............... 65
high beam............. 65
replacing bulbs........... 261
turning on and off.......... 57
warning chime............ 15
Head restraints............. 131
Heated mirrors............. 112
Heating
electronic automatic temperature control
system.............. 45High beams
indicator light............ 15
operation............ 56,65
Hood................. 223
latch location............ 223
lubrication specifications....... 273
release lever............. 223
working under the hood....... 221
Horn................. 69
I
Idle, relearning..........216, 221
Ignition
chime............... 63
positions of the ignition........ 62
removing the key.......... 63
Indicator lights and chimes (see Lights) . . . 7
Infant seats (see Safety seats)....148, 149
Instrument panel............. 7
cleaning............... 269
Interval wipers............. 66
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J
Jack................. 206
operation...........207, 208
positioning..........207, 208
storage............... 206
Jump-starting your vehicle
attaching cables........... 214
disconnecting cables......... 216
K
Keyless entry system
locking and unlocking doors...... 119
programming entry code....... 121
Keys
key in ignition chime......... 63
positions of the ignition........ 62
removing from the ignition...... 63
stuck in lock position........62,63
L
Lamps
autolamp delay system........ 57
checking.............. 261daytime running light system..... 56
flashing the lamps.......... 65
hazard flashers............ 68
headlamps.............. 57
high beams............. 65
interior lamps............ 56
replacing bulbs............ 261
trailer............... 188
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal)......... 64,65
Lap belts............... 141
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag............... 15
anti-lock brakes (ABS)......... 11
anti-theft.............. 16
brake................ 10
charging system........... 13
engine oil pressure.......... 12
hazard warning light......... 68
high beam............. 15
lowoil............... 12
oil pressure............. 12
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