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Push this button to direct airflow to the floor. TheRindicator
light illuminates and the display window shows the set
temperature. The ATC heats the air if the selected temperature
is warmer than the outside air coming into the vehicle.
However, the air is not cooled below the temperature outside of
the vehicle regardless of the temperature setting unless the A/C
button is pushed.
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Air Conditioning and Air Recirculation
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Activate the air conditioning in any of the function selector
override modes by pressing the A/C button. The A/C indicator
light on the button illuminates to verify activation, and cooled
air flows from the vents. Fan speed continues to be controlled
by the ATC unless the fan speed thumbwheel is used to
override the ATC.
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Press theMbutton to choose air recirculation. In this mode
the ATC system recirculates the air inside the vehicle rather
than drawing air from outside. Use this mode together with the
air conditioning to rapidly cool the inside of the vehicle or to
dehumidify the air inside the vehicle.
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Rear Passenger Compartment Climate Control System
with Front Passenger ATC
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If your vehicle is equipped with ATC, the rear passenger
compartment will also have climate controls so that rear seat
occupants can select their own personal climate comfort level.
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The rear seat climate control system is controlled from the main
ATC system on the instrument panel. If the front ATC system is
off, the rear system will also be off. Also, if the rear seat climate
control lever is set in OFF, the rear climate controls are turned
off.
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To activate the rear washer, press the RR WASH switch. For a
constant spray, hold the switch for a few seconds. For less
washer fluid, press the switch once and release it. When you
activate the washer, the wiper will cycle twice and then stop.
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Do not activate the washer for longer than fifteen seconds
continuously. This could damage the washer pump system.
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Hazard Flasher Switch
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The hazard flasher switch is located on the instrument panel to
the right of the steering column. For more information, refer to
theRoadside Emergencieschapter.
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Interior and Exterior Lights
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To turn on the headlamps, parking lamps, marker lamps, tail
lamps, license plate lamps and instrument panel lamps, use the
headlamp knob, to the left of the instrument cluster.
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[CF13900(ALL)05/96]1.
Turn the headlamp knob to the first position to turn on the
parking lamps, tail lamps, license plate lamps, marker lamps
and instrument panel lamps.
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[CF13950(ALL)05/96]2.
Turn the headlamp knob to the second position to turn on
the headlamps in addition to the parking lamps, tail lamps,
license plate lamps, marker lamps and instrument panel
lamps.
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The headlamp control knob
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A chime will sound if any of the exterior lamps are on when
the driver's door is opened.
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Daytime Running Light (DRL) System
(Canadian vehicles only)
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The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system turns the high beam
headlamps on, with a reduced light output, when:
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the vehicle is ªrunningº
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the vehicle has a fully released parking brake
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the headlamp system is in the OFF position
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NOTE: You may notice that the lights flicker when the engine
is turned on or off. This is a normal condition.
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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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Lighting Up the Instrument Panel
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The instrument panel lights can be turned on by turning the
headlamp control knob to either the first or second position.
You can brighten or dim the instrument panel lights with the
DIM switch. The DIM switch is located near the headlamp
controls.
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Pushing and holding the right side of the switch will continue
to brighten the lights until the maximum brightness is reached.
Release the switch to maintain the desired brightness. The DIM
feature works similarly to dim the instrument panel lights when
the left side of the switch is pushed.
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The instrument panel brightness control
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Autolamp On/Off Delay System (If equipped)
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The autolamp sets the headlamps to turn on and off
automatically. You can use the autolamp to:
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turn on the headlamps automatically at night
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turn off the headlamps automatically during daylight
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keep the headlamps on for approximately three minutes after
you turn the key to OFF
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To set the autolamp:
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Make sure the headlamp control knob is in the OFF position.
If the knob for the headlamps is on, the autolamp system is
canceled.
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Turn the ignition key to start your vehicle.
[CF16200(ALL)01/96]3.
Use the autolamp thumbwheel to activate the autolamp
feature. It is located to the left of the instrument cluster. The
white mark indicates the approximate center of the
thumbwheel.
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The dome lamp switch positions
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Either dome lamp will stay illuminated if the switch is pushed
to the ON position. The dome lamps will stay off if the switch
is pushed to the OFF position. When the switch is positioned to
the door/middle position, the dome lamps will come on when
either of the front doors or the sliding door is opened. The front
dome lamp, footwell lamps, and the sliding door step lamp
have a time delay feature and will gradually dim within about
15 seconds.
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The rear dome lamp also illuminates when the liftgate is opened
and goes off when it is closed. However, the rear dome lamp
will not remain lit in the ON position unless the ignition switch
is in the ON position. This feature is intended to help avoid a
run-down battery which can occur when a light is left on
unintentionally.
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If the vehicle doors are not fully closed and the interior lamps
remain illuminated, they will eventually turn off automatically
to prevent the battery from becoming discharged. Lamps that
illuminate when the front doors and the sliding door are open
will turn off after approximately 30 minutes. Lamps that are
illuminated when the liftgate is open will turn off after
approximately 60 minutes.
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Illuminated Entry System (If equipped)
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If your vehicle is equipped with this option, the interior
courtesy lamps (footwell, stepwell, and dome lamps) will light
when either of the front doors or the sliding door is opened. If
you have the optional Keyless Entry System the lamps will also
light whenever the remote keyless entry transmitter button is
pressed. One of the stepwell lamps is located near the sliding
door entrance and there is one on each front door. The footwell
lamps are located below the instrument panel near the driver's
and front passenger's feet. When the liftgate is opened, the
optional liftgate lamp, rear dome lamp and sliding door
stepwell lamp are illuminated.
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The lamps that have the time delay feature will automatically
dim until they turn completely off approximately 15 seconds
after the doors are closed. When the key is placed in the
ignition and turned to the ON position, the lamps will turn off.
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Overhead Map Lamps (If equipped)
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The power sunroof overhead console also contains the overhead
map lamps.
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The overhead map lamps
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Ignition
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Understanding the Positions of the Ignition
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Your vehicle's ignition has four positions. They are:
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The ignition positions
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OFF/LOCK allows you to shut off the engine and all accessories
and locks the gearshift lever. Removing the key then locks the
steering wheel.
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ACCESSORY allows you to operate some of your vehicle's
electrical accessories while the engine is not running. For
example, you can use ACCESSORY to turn on the radio,
windshield wipers, or operate the cigarette lighter without
starting the engine.
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ON allows you to test your vehicle's warning lights to make
sure they work before you start the engine. The key returns to
the ON position once the engine is started and remains in this
position while the engine runs.
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