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Section 2 Features and Controls
Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting,
shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is
working properly
-- and what to do if you have a problem.
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-2 Keys
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-4 Door Locks
2
-5 Keyless Entry System (If Equipped)
2
-9 Tailgate
2
-9 Theft
2
-10 Content Theft-Deterrent (If Equipped)
2
-12 Passlock
2-12 New Vehicle ªBreak-Inº
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-13 Ignition Positions
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-15 Starting Your Engine
2
-17 Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)
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-18 Automatic Transmission Operation
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-21 Manual Transmission Operation
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-23 Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped)
2
-26 Parking Brake
2
-27 Shifting Into PARK (P)
(Automatic Transmission Only)2
-29 Shifting Out of PARK (P)
(Automatic Transmission Only)
2
-30 Parking Over Things That Burn
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-31 Engine Exhaust
2
-31 Running Your Engine While You're Parked
(Automatic Transmission)
2
-32 Locking Rear Axle
2
-32 Windows
2
-34 Tilt Wheel (If Equipped)
2
-35 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
2
-41 Exterior Lamps
2
-43 Interior Lamps
2
-45 Mirrors
2
-46 Storage Compartments
2
-49 Accessory Power Outlets (If Equipped)
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-50 Instrument Panel
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-52 Instrument Panel Cluster
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-55 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
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2-18 To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord.
The cord is located on the driver's side of the engine
compartment, behind the underhood fuse block.
3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110
-volt AC outlet.
CAUTION:
Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet
could cause an electrical shock. Also, the wrong
kind of extension cord could overheat and cause
a fire. You could be seriously injured. Plug the
cord into a properly grounded three
-prong
11 0
-volt AC outlet. If the cord won't reach, use a
heavy
-duty three-prong extension cord rated for
at least 15 amps.
4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and
store the cord as it was before to keep it away from
moving engine parts. If you don't, it could
be damaged.How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged
in? The answer depends on the outside temperature, the
kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead of
trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact
your dealer in the area where you'll be parking your
vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advice for that
particular area.
Automatic Transmission Operation
Your automatic transmission has a shift lever on the
steering column.
There are several different positions for your shift lever.
It features an electronic shift position indicator within
the instrument cluster. This display must be powered
anytime the shift lever is capable of being moved out of
PARK (P). This means that if your key is in OFF, but
not locked, there will be a small current drain on your
battery which could discharge your battery over a period
of time. If you need to leave your key in the ignition in
OFF for an extended period, it is recommended that you
disconnect the battery cable from the battery to prevent
discharging your battery.
PARK (P): This locks your rear wheels. It's the best
position to use when you start your engine because your
vehicle can't move easily.
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A. Air Vents
B. Instrument Cluster
C. Transfer Case (If Equipped)
D. Glove Box
E. Audio System
F. Heated Outside Rearview Mirror Switch
(If Equipped)
G. Auxiliary Power Outlets
(If Equipped)H. Comfort Controls
I. Ashtray
J. Passenger Air Bag Off Switch
K. Brake Release
L. Fog Lamps (If Equipped)
M. Lamp Controls
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Instrument Panel Cluster
Your instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You'll know how fast
you're going, about how much fuel you've used, and many other things you'll need to know to drive safely
and economically.
Standard Cluster, Canada Similar
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Fuse/Circuit
BreakerUsage
A Not Used
B Not Used
1 Not UsedFuse/Circuit
BreakerUsage
2 Cigarette Lighter, Data Link
Connector
3 Cruise Control, Body Controls
TBC, Cruise Module, Cruise
Switch
4 Gages, Body Controls TBC,
Instrument Panel Cluster, B+
Power
5 Parking Lamps, Power Window
Switch, TBC, Ashtray Lamp
6 Not Used
7 Headlamp Switch, Body Controls
TBC, Headlamp Relay
8 Courtesy Lamps, Inadvertent
Power Relay
9 HVAC Control Head
10 Turn Signal
11 Instrument Panel Cluster, Engine
Controls
12 Interior Illumination
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Hearing Impaired, Customer Assistance 8-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heated Outside Rearview Mirrors 2-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heating 3-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
High/Low Beam Changer 2-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Highway Hypnosis 4-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hill and Mountain Roads 4-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hitches, Trailer 4-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hood 6-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Horn 2-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Horsepower 6-67 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hydraulic Clutch 6-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check 7-43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fluid 6-21, 7-48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hydroplaning 4-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition
Positions 2-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transmission Lock Check 7-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Illuminated Entry 2-43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inflation, Tire 6-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror 2-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspections
Brake System 7
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Drive Axle 7-47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Cooling System 7-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exhaust Systems 7-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Drive Axle Boot Seal 7-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering 7-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Suspension 7-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Throttle System 7-47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transfer Case 7-47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Instrument Panel 2
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Cleaning 6-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cluster 2-52, 2-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse Block 6-62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior Lamps 2-43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jack, Tire 5-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jump Seat 1-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jump Starting 5-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Key in the Ignition 2-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Key Lock Cylinders Service 7-43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Key Release Button 2-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Keyless Entry System 2-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Keys 2-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Labels
Certification/Tire 4-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse 6-63, 6-65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Belt 1-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Parts Identification 6-60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle Identification Number 6-60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lamps 2-41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dome 2-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Map 2-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior 2-43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lamps On Reminder 2-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Latches, Seatback 1-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Leaving Your Vehicle 2-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running 2-28 . . . . . . .
Lighter 2-48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .