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3. Rotate the headlamp control counterclockwise
from the OFF position.
NOTE:The Message Center will display the
amount of time that has been set for the autolamp
to turn off the headlamps after turning the key to
off.
4. The autolamp will automatically turn the lamps
on and off for you.
Do not put any articles on top of the photocell that
is located in the top right corner of the instrument
panel. This photocell controls the autolamp. If you
cover it, the photocell reacts as if it is nighttime,
and the lamps turn on.
To turn the autolamp off, rotate the headlamp
control clockwise to the OFF position.
To turn the autolamp off, rotate the headlamp
control clockwise to the OFF position. The message
center will display ªAUTOLAMP OFFº message.
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The further you rotate the headlamp switch
counterclockwise, the longer the lamps will stay
on after you leave your vehicle. Similarly, if you
rotate the control only slightly, the headlamps
stay on for only a short time after you turn
your vehicle off.
Turning On Interior Lights/Instrument
Panel IlluminationWith the light control in the parking lamps or the
headlamps position, you can brighten or dim the
lights in the instrument panel. To do this, use the
thumbwheel to the left of the steering wheel. This
wheel also turns on the interior lights with the light
control on or off.
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instrument panel and the interior lightTo dim the instrument panel lights, rotate the
PANEL DIM thumbwheel down. To turn on the
interior lights, turn the PANEL DIM thumbwheel all
the way up. The interior lights also come on when
any side door is opened.
Clock1. To set the hour, press and hold the hour
button. When the desired hour appears, release
the button.
2. To set the minutes, press and hold the minute
button. When the desired minute appears,
release the button.
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92During autoglide operation the column will move to
the full in and up position. The column will return
when autoglide is completed.
During easy exit (if activated through the Message
Center) operation the column will move to the full
in and up position. When the key is inserted into
the ignition switch the column will return to the
previous setting. When you remove the key the
column will move away.
If the steering column adjustment switch is pressed
during memory recall the switch position will cancel
automatic operation and the column will respond to
manual adjustment of the switch.
The manual adjustment of the steering column is
adjustable with the ignition switch on or off.
The steering column can be adjusted manually by
using the four-way rocker adjustment switch located
on the multi-function switch below the turnsignal/wiper switch stalk. The switch will adjust the
column as long as held or until the column reaches
the end of travel.
The telescope function is adjusted by pulling the
switch towards the driver to telescope out and
pushing the switch towards the instrument panel to
telescope in.
The tilt function is adjusted by pressing the switch
up to tilt the column up or pressing the switch
down to tilt the column down.
NOTE:If attempting to manually adjust the
steering column and it does not respond see your
local dealer for service.
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With the switch pushed in one position, the
courtesy/reading lamp will illuminate when any
door is opened or when the instrument panel
dimmer switch is rotated to the courtesy lamp
position.
Push the switch to illuminate the lamp
continuously.
Rear seat courtesy/reading lamps
Moon Roof (If equipped)You can move the moon roof back to open the
glass panel, or you can tilt it up to ventilate the
vehicle.
There is also an intermediate position between
closed and open which can reduce wind noise at
speeds between 30 and 45 miles per hour (50 and
70 km/h).
The rocker type switch is used to open and close
the moon roof. You must press and hold the switch
until the desired position is reached. At fully open,
closed or intermediate positions, the motor will
automatically turn off. Release the switch at this
time to avoid motor damage.
When operating the moon roof, we recommend
that the Electronic Automatic Temperature Control
(EATC) be set to VENT for maximum system
performance.
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1663. Make sure that the gearshift is in P (Park) and
the parking brake is set before you turn the
key.
Before you start your vehicle, you should test the
warning lights on the instrument panel to make
sure that they work. Refer to theInstrumentation
chapter.Starting Your EngineTo start your engine:
1. Follow the steps underPreparing to Start Your
Vehicleat the beginning of this section.
2. Turn the ignition key to the ON position.
3. DO NOT depress the accelerator pedal when
starting your engine. DO NOT use the
accelerator while the vehicle is parked.
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.For a cold engine:
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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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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.
For a warm engine:
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Do not hold the key in the START position for
more thanfive (5) secondsat a time. If the
engine does not start within five (5) seconds on
the first try, turn the key to the OFF position.
Wait a few seconds after the starter stops, then
try again.
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180R (Reverse)With the gearshift in the R (Reverse) position, the
vehicle will move backward. You should always
come to a complete stop before shifting into or out
of R (Reverse).N (Neutral)With the gearshift in the N (Neutral) position, the
vehicle can be started and is free to roll. Hold the
brake pedal down while in this position.DrivingYour vehicle's gearshift is console-mounted on the
floor. The Transmission Control Switch (TCS) is
located on the gearshift handle. The Transmission
Control Indicator Light is located on the instrument
panel. You can put the gearshift lever in any of the
several positions.The O/D OFF light is off (not illuminated) during
normal vehicle operation. This allows the
transmission to upshift and downshift from 1st
through 4th gears. When the TCS is pressed, the
Transmission Control Indicator Light will illuminate
(O/D OFF) on the instrument panel. When this
O/D OFF is illuminated, the transmission will
upshift and downshift from 1st through 3rd gears.
If O/D OFF light does not come ªONº when TCS
is depressed or if the light flashes when you are
driving, have your vehicle serviced at the first
opportunity. If this condition persists, damage could
occur to the transmission.
To return the transmission to normal operation (1st
through 4th gear) depress the TCS again. This
switch may be used to cancel overdrive any time
the vehicle is being driven. Each time your vehicle
is started, the overdrive system will automatically be
in the normal overdrive mode and the light will not
be illuminated.
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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.FusesFuses (miniature and high current) protect your
vehicle's wiring system from overloading. If
electrical parts in your vehicle are not working, the
system may have been overloaded and blown a
fuse. Before you replace or repair any electrical
parts, check the appropriate fuses (miniature and
high current).
The following charts tell you which fuses or circuit
breakers protect the wiring for each electrical part
of your vehicle. If a fuse blows or a circuit breaker
opens a circuit,allthe parts of your vehicle that
use that circuit will not work.
Once you have determined which fuses to check,
follow the procedures underChecking and
replacing fusesin this chapter.The instrument panel fuse panel location
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