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[IS16800( ALL)03/96]
4. Check the coolant level following the
instructions on checking and adding coolant
to your engine, seeEngine Coolantin the
Index. If you do not follow these
instructions, you or others could be injured.
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[IS16900( ALL)03/96]
If the coolant continues to overheat, have the
coolant system serviced.
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[IS18100( ALL)03/96]
Speedometer
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[IS18350( ALL)03/96]
The speedometer tells you how many miles
(kilometers) per hour your vehicle is moving.
%*
[IS18900( ALL)03/96]
Odometer
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[IS19000( ALL)01/96]
The odometer tells you the total number of miles
(kilometers) your vehicle has been driven.
%*
[IS20400( ALL)01/96]
Trip Odometer
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[IS20500( ALL)04/96]
If you want to track your mileage up to 999.9
miles (kilometers), use the trip odometer. Simply
set the trip odometer to zero by pressing the
reset control firmly when beginning the distance
you wish to measure.
[IS20600( ALL)04/96]
Since the trip odometer displays distance
independent of the odometer it will not always
advance to the next mile (kilometer) at the same
time as the odometer.
[IS21400(M GV)05/96]
Battery Voltage Gauge
[IS21500(M GV)05/96]
This gauge shows you the battery voltage when
the ignition key is in the ON position.
[IS21605( GV)05/96]
If the battery is operating under cold weather
conditions, the pointer may indicate in the upper
range of the normal band while the battery is
charging. If you are running electrical accessories
with the engine off or idling at a low speed, or
the battery is not fully charged, the pointer may
move toward the lower end of the normal band.
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see when overdrive has been turned off
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[IS27700( GV)12/95]
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monitor your average fuel economy
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[IS27800( GV)12/95]
q
monitor your instantaneous fuel economy
*
[IS27900( GV)12/95]
q
check the distance you have travelled during
a trip on either Trip A or Trip B
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[IS28000( GV)12/95]
q
monitor your average speed
[IS28100( GV)12/95]
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Message center display showing all segments on
% [IS28200( GV)12/95]
All of the message center functions are
controlled by the three switches located just
below the message center display:
[IS28300( GV)12/95]
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E/M Ð Changes the electronic instrument
cluster display to read in either English or
Metric units.
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[IS28400( GV)12/95]
q
ResetÐ Sets the selected function to zero (if
resettable).
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[IS28500( GV)12/95]
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SelectÐ Selects the function. This is a dual
action switch, the right side advances function
to the right, the left side advances function to
the left.
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Buttons for the message center
[IS28700( GV)12/95]
How to use the message center
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[IS28800( GV)12/95]
To reset any function:
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[IS28900( GV)12/95]
1. Push either the right or left side of the
SELECT button to choose the function you
would like to set.
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[IS29000( GV)12/95]
2. Push the RESET button and the selected
message center function will be reset to zero.
(The only functions which can be reset to
zero are: AVG ECON, TRIP A or TRIP B,
and AVG SPEED.)
[IS29100( GV)12/95]
What the message center functions can
show you
% [IS29200( GV)12/95]
DIST TO EMPTY Ð Distance to Empty
(DTE)
[IS29300( GV)12/95]
one third page art:0010519-C
Message center display showing the DTE function selected
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AVG ECON Ð Average Fuel Economy
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[IS30300( GV)12/95]
Select this function to display your average fuel
economy in miles per gallon or liters per
100 kilometers. Your message center computes
this figure using the distance traveled and fuel
used information. If you want to reset this
function, press the RESET button while the
average fuel economy feature is displayed.
[IS30400( GV)12/95]
The average shown is the average since the
reset.
[IS30500( GV)12/95]
one inch art:0010528-A*
[IS30600( GV)12/95]
If you calculate your average fuel economy by
dividing miles traveled by gallons used, your
figure may be different than displayed because
of:
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[IS30700( GV)12/95]
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Your vehicle not being perfectly level during
fill-up
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[IS30800( GV)12/95]
q
Differences in the automatic shut-off points
on the fuel pumps at service stations
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[IS30900( GV)12/95]
q
Variations in top-off procedure from one
fill-up to another
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[IS31000( GV)12/95]
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Rounding of the displayed values to the
nearest 0.1 gallon (liters) on the fuel gauge.
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36 % [IS31100( GV)12/95]INST ECON Ð Instantaneous Fuel
Economy
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[IS31200( GV)12/95]
Select this function to calculate your
instantaneous fuel economy. Your instantaneous
fuel economy is the fuel economy you get at any
particular moment. For example, you can see
what your fuel economy is in heavy traffic or on
an open highway.
[IS31300( GV)12/95]
one inch art:0010529-A*
[IS31400( GV)12/95]
Your vehicle must be moving to calculate fuel
economy. When your vehicle is not moving,
instantaneous fuel economy is displayed at 0
miles per gallon or 99 liters per 100 kilometers.
When you are moving, the display may read
anything between 0 and 99 miles/gallon (1 to 99
L/km). Instantaneous fuel economy cannot be
reset.
% [IS31500( GV)12/95]
TRIP A and TRIP B Ð Elapsed Distance
Traveled
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[IS31600( GV)12/95]
These two functions of the message center allow
you to see how far you have traveled since you
last reset. Trip A and Trip B are completely
independent and must be reset individually.
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[IS31800( GV)05/96]
To reset either trip feature to zero, press the
RESET switch while a trip distance feature (Trip
A or Trip B) is displayed.
[IS31900( GV)12/95]
AVG SPEED Ð Average Speed
[IS32000( GV)12/95]
Select this function to display your average
speed in miles per hour or kilometers per hour.
[IS32100( GV)12/95]
one inch art:0011294-A[IS32200( GV)12/95]
Your vehicle must be moving to calculate your
average speed. When your vehicle is not
moving, the average speed is displayed at 0
miles per hour or 0 kilometers per hour.
[IS32300( GV)05/96]
Check Air Suspension Light (If equipped)
*
[IS32400( GV)05/96]
This light glows momentarily when the ignition
is turned to the ON position. With the ignition
on this light will remain on to indicate that the
air suspension switch (located in the trunk on
the right side) is off or to indicate a possible
system fault.
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[AS10361( GV)04/96]
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Using the ªSEEKº function
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[AS10362( GV)03/96]
Press the right
aside of the ªSEEKº button
to select the next listenable station up the
frequency band. Press the left
bside of the
button to select the next listenable station
down the frequency band. By holding the
button down, listenable stations can be
passed over to reach the desired station.
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[AS10363( GV)04/96]
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Using the ªSCANº function
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[AS10364( GV)03/96]
Pressing the ªSCANº button will begin the
scan mode up the frequency band, stopping
on each listenable station for approximately
five seconds.
*
[AS10365( GV)03/96]
To stop the scan mode on the presently
sampled station, press the ªSCANº button
again.
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[AS10366( GV)03/96]
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Setting the station MEMORY PRESET buttons
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[AS10367( GV)03/96]
Your radio is equipped with 6 station
memory buttons. These buttons can be used
to select up to 6 preset AM stations and 12
FM stations (6 in FM1 and 6 in FM2)
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[AS10368( GV)08/95]
Follow the easy steps below to set these buttons
to the desired frequencies:
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[AS10369( GV)03/96]
1. Select a band, then select a frequency.
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[AS10370( GV)10/95]
2. Press one of the memory preset buttons and
hold the button until the sound returns. That
station is now held in memory on that
button.
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[AS10371( GV)10/95]
3. Follow the two steps above for each station
memory preset button you want to set.
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[AS56900( GV)04/96]
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Using the ªSCANº function
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[AS56950( GV)03/96]
Pressing the ªSCANº button will begin the
scan mode up the frequency band, stopping
on each listenable station for approximately
five seconds.
*
[AS57000( GV)03/96]
To stop the scan mode on the presently
sampled station, press the ªSCANº button
again.
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[AS57050( GV)02/96]
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Setting the Station Memory Preset buttons
*
[AS57100( GV)10/95]
Your radio is equipped with 6 station
memory buttons. These buttons can be used
to select up to 6 preset AM stations and 12
FM stations (6 in FM1 and 6 in FM2).
*
[AS57150( GV)08/95]
Follow the easy steps below to set these buttons
to the desired frequencies:
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[AS57200( GV)03/96]
1. Select a band, then select a frequency.
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[AS57300( GV)10/95]
2. Press one of the memory preset buttons and
hold the button until the sound returns. That
station is now held in memory on that
button.
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[AS57350( GV)10/95]
3. Follow the two steps above for each station
memory preset button you want to set.
[AS57375( GV)09/95]
NOTE: If the vehicle's battery is disconnected
the station memory preset buttons will
need to be reset.
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