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Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
The lever on the left side of the steering column
includes your:
Turn and Lane Change Signals
Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer
Flash
-to-Pass
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Washer
Cruise Control (If Equipped)
Turn and Lane Change Signals
The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two
downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you
to signal a turn or a lane change.
To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up
or down. When the turn is finished, the lever will
return automatically.
An arrow on the instrument
panel will flash in the
direction of the turn or
lane change.
To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever
until the arrow starts to flash. Hold it there until you
complete your lane change. The lever will return by
itself when you release it.
As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows don't
flash but just stay on, a signal bulb may be burned out
and other drivers won't see your turn signal.
If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an
accident. If the arrows don't go on at all when you
signal a turn, check the fuse (see ªFuses and Circuit
Breakersº in the Index) and for burned
-out bulbs.
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4-52 Backing Up
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand.
Then, to move the trailer to the left, just move that hand
to the left. To move the trailer to the right, move your
hand to the right. Always back up slowly and, if
possible, have someone guide you.
Making Turns
NOTICE:
Making very sharp turns while trailering could
cause the trailer to come in contact with the
vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged. Avoid
making very sharp turns while trailering.
When you're turning with a trailer, make wider turns
than normal. Do this so your trailer won't strike soft
shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees or other objects.
Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal well
in advance.
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
When you tow a trailer, your vehicle has to have extra
wiring and a heavy
-duty turn signal flasher.The arrows on your instrument panel will flash
whenever you signal a turn or lane change. Properly
hooked up, the trailer lamps will also flash, telling other
drivers you're about to turn, change lanes or stop.
When towing a trailer, the arrows on your instrument
panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer
are burned out. Thus, you may think drivers behind you
are seeing your signal when they are not. It's important
to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are
still working.
Driving On Grades
Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start
down a long or steep downgrade. If you don't shift
down, you might have to use your brakes so much that
they would get hot and no longer work well.
If you have an automatic transmission, you should use
THIRD (3) when towing a trailer. Operating your
vehicle in THIRD (3) when towing a trailer will
minimize heat buildup and extend the life of your
transmission. Or, if you have a manual transmission, it's
better not to use FIFTH (5). Just drive in FOURTH (4)
(or, as you need to, a lower gear).
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6-38 One-Piece Front Turn Signal
Lamp Assembly
1. Remove the headlamp assembly as shown under
ªOne
-Piece Composite Headlamp Systemº earlier in
this section.
2. Twist the bulb socket
counterclockwise to
remove it from the
headlamp assembly.
3. Pull the bulb straight out to remove it from the socket.
4. Push the new bulb into the socket until it snaps
into place.
5. Put the bulb socket into the lamp assembly and twist
it clockwise until it is tight.
6. Put the headlamp assembly back into the vehicle.
Install the two retaining clips.
Two-Piece Front Turn Signal
Lamp Assembly
1. Remove the headlamp assembly as shown under
ªTwo
-Piece Composite Headlamp Systemº earlier in
this section.
2. Locate the locking tabs
on the assembly.
Squeeze the tabs
together and push that
end of the assembly out
while holding the tabs.
The assembly will
swing out.
3. Unplug the electrical connector.
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Replacement Bulbs
Lamps Quantity Number
Halogen Headlamps, Composite Low
-Beam2 9006 HB4
Halogen Headlamps, Composite High
-Beam2 9005 HB3
Tail and Stoplamps 2 3057
Front Sidemarker Lamps 2 194
Front Turn Signal Lamps 2 3157NA
Center High
-Mounted Stoplamp2 577
Capacities and Specifications
Engine 2.2L L4 ªVORTECº 4300 V6 ªVORTECº 4300 V6
Type L4 V6 V6
VIN Code 4 X W
Firing Order
1
-3-4-21-6-5-4-3-21-6-5-4-3-2
Horsepower (T Series) N/A 180 at 4,400 rpm 190 at 4,400 rpm
Horsepower (S Series) 120 at 5,000 rpm 175 at 4,400 rpm 180 at 4,400 rpm
Thermostat Specification
195F (91C) 195F (91C) 195F (91C)
Spark Plug Gap 0.040 inches
(1.01 mm)0.060 inches
(1.52 mm)0.060 inches
(1.52 mm)
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9-9
Signaling Turns 2-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Skidding 4-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sliding Rear Windows 2-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spare Tire 5-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications and Capacities 6-67, 6-68 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speech Impaired, Customer Assistance 8-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speedometer 2-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stains, Cleaning 6-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starter Switch Check 7-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting Your Engine 2-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steam 5-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering
In Emergencies 4
-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power 4-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering Wheel, Tilt 2-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage Compartments 2-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage, Vehicle 6-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow 5-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sun Visors 2-48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Symbols, Vehicle v. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tachometer 2-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tailgate 2-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lubrication Service 7-43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Taillamp Bulb Replacement 6-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tape Player Care 3-24, 7-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Theft 2-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Theft-Deterrent Feature 2-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
THEFTLOCK 3-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Thermostat 6-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Third Gear
Automatic Transmission 2
-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual Transmission 2-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tilt Steering Wheel 2
-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Time, Setting 3-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tire Chains 6-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tire Loading 4-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tires 6-41
Alignment and Balance 6-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Buying New 6-47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing a Flat 5-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning 6-57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inflation 6-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inflation Check 7-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspection and Rotation 6-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pressure 6-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spare 5-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Temperature 6-48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Traction 6-48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Treadwear 6-48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Uniform Quality Grading 6-48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wear Indicators 6-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel Replacement 6-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
When It's Time for New 6-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Top Strap 1-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Torque Lock 2-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Torque, Wheel Nut 5-28, 6-67 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing a Trailer 4-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing, Recreational Vehicle 4-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing Your Vehicle 5-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trailer
Brakes 4
-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving on Grades 4-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving with a Trailer 4-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hitches 4-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance When Towing 4-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking on Hills 4-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .