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Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways,
expressways, turnpikes or superhighways) are the safest
of all roads. But they have their own special rules.
The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep
up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same
speed most of the other drivers are driving. Too-fast or
too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow. Treat the
left lane on
a freeway as a passing lane. At the
entrance, there
is usually a ramp that leads to the
freeway.
If you have a clear view of the freeway as you
drive along the entrance
ramp, you should begin to
check traffic. Try to determine where
you expect to
blend with the flow. Try to merge into the gap at close to
the prevailing speed. Switch
on your turn signal, check
your mirrors and glance over your shoulder
as often as
necessary.
Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow.
Once you are on the freeway, adjust your speed to the
posted limit or to the prevailing rate if it’s slower. Stay
in the right lane unless you want to pass.
Before changing lanes, check your mirrors. Then use
your turn signal.
Just before you leave the lane, glance quickly over your
shoulder to make sure there isn’t another vehicle in
your “blind” spot.
Once you are moving
on the freeway, make certain you
allow a reasonable following distance. Expect to move
slightly slower at night.
When you want to leave the freeway, rkiovk to the proper
lane well in advance. If you miss your exit, do not,
under any circumstances, stop and back up. Drive on to
the next exit.
The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply.
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0 Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated, with a
comfortably cool interior.
Keep your eyes moving. Scan the road ahead and to
the sides. Check your rearview mirrors and your
instruments frequently.
If you get sleepy, pull off the road into a rest, service
or parking area and take a nap, get some exercise, or
both. For safety, treat drowsiness on the highway as
an emergency.
Hill and Mountain Roads
Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from
driving in
flat or rolling terrain.
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You should always attach chains between your vehicle
and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue
of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the road
if it becomes separated from the hitch. Instructions
about safety chains may be provided by the hitch
manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer. Follow the
manufacturer’s recommendation for attaching safety
chains and do not attach them to the bumper. Always
leave just enough slack
so you can turn with your rig.
And, never allow safety chains to drag
on the ground.
Trailer Brakes
Does your trailer have its own brakes? Be sure to read
and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes
so
you’ll be able to install, adjust and maintain them
properly. If your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, don’t try
to tap into your vehicle’s brake system. If you do, both
brake systems won’t work well or at all.
Even
if your vehicle doesn’t have anti-lock brakes,
don’t tap into your vehicle’s brake system if the trailer’s
brake system will use more than
0.02 cubic inch (0.3 cc)
of fluid from your vehicle’s master cylinder. If it does,
both braking systems won’t work well. You could even
lose your brakes.
Will the trailer brake parts take 3,000 psi
(20 650 kPa) of pressure? If not, the trailer brake
system must not be used with your vehicle.
If everything checks out this far, then make the brake
fluid tap at the upper rear master cylinder port. But
don’t use copper tubing for this. If you do, it will
bend and finally break
off. Use steel brake tubing.
Driving with a Trailer
Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience.
Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to
get to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel
of handling and braking with the added weight
of the
trailer. And always keep in mind that the vehicle you
are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as
responsive as your vehicle is by itself.
Before you start, check the trailer hitch and platform
(and attachments), safety chains, electrical connector,
lamps, tires and mirror adjustment. If the trailer has
electric brakes, start your vehicle and trailer moving
and then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be
sure
the brakes are working. This lets you check your
electrical connection at the same time.
During your trip, check occasionally to be sure that the
load is secure, and that the lamps and any trailer brakes
are still working.
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1
TURN S - HTR ST ECU - IG
IGN D/L
GAUGE CIG FOG OBD
WIP STOP
*I DEF I - UP/
M - HTR
Your fuse block is located below the dimmer switch,
behind the storage compartment cover.
To remove the storage compartment cover:
1. Open the storage compartment door.
2. Lift the storage compartment door cover up.
Fuse Usage
TURN
ECU-IG
ST
S-HTR
IGN
DL
GAUGE
OBD
FOG
CIG
WIP STOP
"1
TAIL
ECU-B
Turn Signals
ABS System, BTSI, Cruise Control,
Cooling Fans
Starting System
Not Used
Fuel Injection System, Charge
Indicator, Air Bag System Power Door
Locks
RKE System, Sunroof, Power
Windows, Rear Defogger, Warning Alarms,
DRL, Gages, Heater,
Generator, Backup Lamps
OBD 11 System
Not Used
Cigarette Lighter, Air Bags, Power
Mirrors, BTSI, Radio
Windshield Wiper System
Stoplamps, BTSI
DEF System, Fuel Injection System
Exterior Lamps, Insmment Panel
Dimming
Air Bag Indicator
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Braking in Emergencies
........................... 4-9
Break-In. New Vehicle
.......................... 2-11
Built-In Child Restraint
.......................... 1-36
Cleaning
.................................... 6-47
Removing the Child
........................... 1-44
Securing a Child
.............................. 1-37
Bulb Replacement
.............................. 6-33
........................................ Brdcing 4-6
BTSI
.................................... 2-22. 7-40
BTSICheck
................................... 7-40
..................................... Storing 1-45
Canadian Roadside Assistance
.................... 8-7
Capacities and Specifications
...................... 6-59
Carbon Monoxide
................ 2.9.2.24.4.27. 4.33
Cassette Deck Service
........................... 7-37
Cassette Tape Player
............................. 3-8
Cassette Tape Player Care ........................ 3- 15
Certification Label
.............................. 4-29
Chains. Tire
................................... 6-44
Changing a Hat Tire
............................. 5-23
Charging System Light
.......................... 2-46
Check Engine Light
............................. 2-49
Checking
Your Restraint Systems .................. 1-61
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......................... 6-51
Child Restraints
............ 1.33.1.36.1.48.1.54. 1.56
Securing in the Rear Seat
Position ................ 1-54
Securing
in the Right Front Seat Position .......... 1-56
Top Strap .................................. , . 1-53
Cigarette Lighter
............................... 2-38
Built-In
....,............................... l-36
Wheretoput ................................ l-53
Circuit Breakers and Fuses ....................... 6-54
Cleaning Cleaner. Air .............................. 6.16. 6.60
Aluminum Wheels
............................ 6-49
Built-in Child Restraint
........................ 6-47
Exterior LampsLenses
........................ 6-48
Glass Surfaces
............................... 6-47
Inside
of Your Vehicle ......................... 6-45
Instrument Panel
............................. 6-46
Interior Plastic Components
..................... 6-47
Outside
of Your Vehicle ........................ 6-48 .
Special Problems ............................. 6-46
Windshield and Wiper Blades
................... 6-48
Climate Control System
........................... 3-2
Clock, Setting the
................................ 3-6
Clutch Adjustment
.............................. 6-22
Clutch, Hydraulic
............................... 6-22
Column, Tilt
................................... 2-26
Comfort Controls
................................ 3-2
Fabric
...................................... 6-45
...................................... Stains 6-46
Tires
....................................... 6-50
Vinyl 6-46 .......................................
Compact Disc
Care
....................................... 3-17
Player 3-11 ......................................
Player Care .................................. 3-17
Compact Spare Tire
............................. 5-33
Console Storage Area
........................... 2-37
Control
of a Vehicle .............................. 4-6
Convex Outside Mirror
.......................... 2-36
Recovery
Tank .......................... 5-16, 5-17
Coolant ....................................... 6-23
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......................... 6-9
Latch Operation Check
........................ 7-37
Prop
....................................... 6-10
Release
...................................... 6-9
Ho~
......................................... 2-26
Hydraulic Clutch
............................... 6-22
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4-18
Ignition Positions
.............................. 2- 11
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
.................... 7-40
Inflation. Tire
.................................. 6-38
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror
................. 2-35
Inspections
.................................... 7-42
Brake System
................................ 7-43
Engine Cooling System
........................ 7-42
Exhaustsystem
.............................. 7-42
Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Boot
.................. 7-42
Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Seal
................... 7-42
Steering
.................................... 7-42
Suspension
.................................. 7-42
Throttle System
.............................. 7-43
Instrumentpanel
............................... 2-40
Brightness Control
............................ 2-34
Cleaning
.................................... 6- 46
FuseBlock
.................................. 6-55
Optional Cluster
.............................. 2-43
Standard Cluster
.............................. 2-42
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-34
Interior Plastic Components, Cleaning
.............. 6-47
Jack. Tire
............................... 5.24. 5.25
Jump Starting
................................... 5-3 Key
Lock Cylinders Service
..................... 7-39
Keyless Entry System
............................ 2-6
Keys
...................................... 2.2. 2.3
Labels Certification
................................. 4-29
Service Parts Identification
..................... 6-53
Tire-Loading Information
...................... 4-28
Vehicle Identification Number
................... 6-53
Daytime Running
............................. 2-33
Dome
...................................... 2-34
Exterior
.................................... 2-32
Interior
..................................... 2-34
OnReminder
................................ 2-33
Reading
.................................... 2-35
Leaving Your Vehicle
............................. 2-6
Leaving Your Vehicle
with the Engine Running ....... 2-22
Lighter
....................................... 2-38
Lights
Air Bag Readiness
....................... 1-23, 2-46
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
............ 2-48, 4-7
Brake System Warning
......................... 2-47
Charging System
............................. 2-46
CheckEngine
................................ 2-49
Cruise
...................................... 2-53
Engine Oil Pressure Light
...................... 2-52
Overdriveoff
................................ 2-53
Rear Window Defogger
........................ 2-53
Safety Belt Reminder
...................... 1-8. 2-45
Loading Your Vehicle
........................... 4-28
Lock-Out Switch
............................... 2-26
Lamps
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Cylinder
.................................... 7-39
Door ........................................ 2-4
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check .................. 7-40
Key Lock Cylinder Service
..................... 7-39
Rear Door Security
............................. 2-5
Remote Trunk Release
......................... 2-10
Trunk Release ................................ 2- 10
Low Gear, Automatic Transaxle ................... 2- 17
Lubricants and Fluids
............................ 7-44
Lubrication Service, Body ........................ 7-39
PowerDoor
.................................. 2-5
Maintenance. Normal Replacement
parts ........... 6-60
Maintenance Record
............................ 7 -46
Long TripMighway Definition
................... 7-6
Long Trip/Highway Intervals
..................... 7-7
Owner Checks and Services
..................... 7-37
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
................ 7-42
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
............. 7-44
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................. 7-4
Short Trip/City Definition
....................... 7-5
Short TripKity Intervals
........................ 7-5
Maintenance. Underbody
......................... 6-5 1
Making Turns While Driving a Trailer .............. 4-35
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
...................... 2-49
Manual Transaxle
.......................... 2- 13, 2- 18
Fluid ....................................... 6-21
............................ I Maintenance Schedule 7-1
ManualFrontSeat ..................,............ l-2
ManualMirror ................................. 2-35
Operation
................................... 2-18 Shiftspeeds
................................. 2-19 Shifting ..................................... 2-18
Starting
Your Engine .......................... 2-13
Manual Transaxle Fluid
.......................... 6-21
Methanol ...................................... 6-5
Convex Outside .............................. 2-36
Inside Daymight Rearview
..................... 2-35
Power Remote Control ......................... 2-36
Visor Vanity
................................. 2-38
Mirrors ....................................... 2-35
Manual ..................................... 2-35
MMT
......................................... 6-4
MountainRoads
................................ 4-22
Neutral Automatic Transaxle
.......................... 2-16
Manual Transaxle
............................. 2-19
New Vehicle Break-In
........................... 2-11
Nightvision
................................... 4-15
Normal Maintenance Replacement
Parts ............. 6-60
Odometer
.................................... 2-44
Odometer. Trip
................................. 2-44
Off-Road Recovery
............................. 4-12
Overdrive, Automatic Transaxle
................... 2-17
OverdriveOffLight
............................. 2-53
Overheating Engine
............................. 5-14
Owner Checks and Services
....................... 7-37
Owner Publications, Ordering
................ 8- 11, 8- 12
Oil. Engine
.................................... 6-12
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Park Automatic Transaxle
.......................... 2- 14
Shifting Into
................................. 2-21
Shifting Out
of ............................... 2-22
AtNight
.................................... 2-10
Brake
...................................... 2-20
Brake Mechanism Check
....................... 7-41
Over Things That Burn
........................ 2-23
Your Vehicle. Manual Transaxle
................. 2-23
On Hills with a Trailer
......................... 4-36
Passenger Positions. Rear Seat
..................... 1-30
Parking
Passing
....................................... 4-12
Passing While Driving a Trailer
.................... 4-35
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
.................. 7-42
DoorLocks
................................... 2-5
Remote Control
Mirrors ........................ 2-36
Steering
.................................... 4-10
Steering Huid
................................ 6-26
Windows
................................... 2-25
Pregnancy. Use of Safety Belts
.................... 1-20
Problems on the Road
............................ 5-1
Publications. Service and Owner .............. 8-11. 8-12
Radiator
..................................... 5-20
Radiator Pressure Cap
...................... 5-20. 6-25
Radio Reception
................................ 3-14
Radios
............................... 3-6.3-8. 3-11
Rain. Driving In
................................ 4-16
ReadingLamps
................................ 2-35
Rear
Combination
Lamp Bulb Replacement ............ 6-36 Door Security Locks
........................... 2-5
Seat Passenger Positions
....................... 1-30
Seat Passengers
.............................. 1-30
Towing
..................................... 5-12
Window Defogger
............................. 3-5
Window Defogger Light
....................... 2-53
Rearview Mirror
Convex Outside
.............................. 2-36
Inside Daymight
............................. 2-35
Manual Adjust
............................... 2-35
Power Remote Control
......................... 2-36
Reclining Front Seatbacks
......................... 1-3
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
............... 7-44
Recovery Hooks ................................ 5-35
Recovery Tank. Coolant ..................... 5- 16. 5-17
Refrigerants. Air Conditioning ............... 6-59. 6-60
Remote Fuel Door Release
............................. 6-6
Fuel Door Release Lever
........................ 6-6
Trunk Lock Release ........................... 2-10
Bulbs
...................................... 6-58
Parts ....................................... 6-60
Wheel
...................................... 6-42
Replacing Safety Belts
........................... 1-62
Reporting Safety Defects
.................... 8.10. 8.11
Restraints Built-In Child
................................ 1-36
Checking
................................... 1-61
Child
................... 1.33.1.36. 1.48. 1.54. 1-56
Head
........................................ 1-4
Replacing Parts After a Crash ................... 1-62
Systemcheck
................................ 7-38
Replacement
9-7