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WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER CONTROLS
Rotate the windshield wiper control
to the desired interval, low or high
speed position.
The bars of varying length are for
intermittent wipers. When in this
position rotate the control upward
for fast intervals and downward for
slow intervals.
Push the control on the end of the
stalk to activate washer. Push and
hold for a longer wash cycle.
Speed dependent wipers
When the windshield wiper control is set on the intermittent settings,
speed-sensitive front wipers automatically adjust as the vehicle's speed
increases.
Rear window wiper and washer
Rear window wiper and washer (if equipped)
For rear wiper operation, rotate the
rear window wiper and washer
control to the desired interval
position.
PUSH
OFFR.WIPE
HI
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2. Wrap the vinyl around the roller
tube twice. Tuck the edges of the
vinyl inside the end cap with each
wrap.
3. Fold the edges of the vinyl
towards the center, making sure
that the edges clear the end cap
slots. Use tape or a rubber band to
hold the vinyl to the left side of the
tube.
4. Push in the right end cap
(marked RH) about
1¤4of the total
length to disengage the clutch and
hold the end cap in while turning
the roller tube toward you 14 times.
5. Let go of the right end cap. The
clutch will now engage and stop the
shade from losing its spring tension.
6. Unfold the vinyl and place it into
the end cap slots.
7. Insert the shade into the side
mounting brackets and check to
make sure that it operates properly.
The cover may cause injury in a sudden stop or accident if it is
not securely installed.
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM
The remote entry system allows you to lock or unlock all vehicle doors
without a key.
The remote entry features only operate with the ignition in the OFF
position.
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2. To unfasten, push the red release
button and remove the tongue from
the buckle.
The front and rear outboard safety restraints in the vehicle are
combination lap and shoulder belts. The front and rear seat passenger
outboard safety belts have two types of locking modes described below:
Vehicle sensitive mode
The vehicle sensitive mode is the normal retractor mode, allowing free
shoulder belt length adjustment to your movements and locking in
response to vehicle movement. For example, if the driver brakes
suddenly or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of 8
km/h (5 mph) or more, the combination safety belts will lock to help
reduce forward movement of the driver and passengers.
Automatic locking mode
In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre-locked. The belt will
still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt.
The automatic locking mode is not available on the driver safety belt.
When to use the automatic locking mode
²When a tight lap/shoulder fit is desired.
²Anytimea child safety seat is installed in the vehicle. Refer toSafety
Restraints for ChildrenorSafety Seats for Childrenlater in this
chapter.
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ENGINE DATA
Engine4.0L EFI
engine4.0L SOHC
engine5.0L engine
Cubic inches 245 245 302
Horsepower 160 @ 4200 rpm 205 @ 5000 rpm 215 @ 4200 rpm
Torque 225 lb. ft. @
2750 rpm250 lb. ft. @
3000 rpm288 lbs.ft. @
3300 rpm
Required fuel
grade87 octane 87 octane 87 octane
Firing order 1-4-2-5-3-6 1-4-2-5-3-6 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Spark plug gap 1.3 mm-1.4 mm
(0.052-.056
inch)1.3 mm-1.4 mm
(0.052-.056
inch)1.3 mm-1.4 mm
(0.052-.056
inch)
Ignition system EDIS EDIS EDIS
Compression
ratio9.0:1 9.7:1 9.0:1
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
Dimensions 4 Door mm (in.) 2 Door mm (in.)
(1) Overall length 4 788 (188.5) 4 536 (178.6)
(2) Overall width 1 783 (70.2) 1 783 (70.2)
(3) Maximum
height1 72.5 (67.9) 1 722 (67.8)
(4) Wheelbase 2 835 (111.6) 2 585 (101.8)
(5) Front track /
rear1 486/1 487 (58.5/58.5) 1 486/1 487 (58.5/58.5)
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