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Parking
brake release
(pg. 103) Headlamp control
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Speed control
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Driver side
air bag
(pg. 83) Trunk release Ð
sedan only
(pg. 53)
Rear window
wiper and washer
Ð wagon only
(pg. 46)Turn signal and
wiper/washer
control
(pg. 45)Instrument
cluster
(pg. 6)
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WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES
Standard instrument cluster
Optional instrument cluster
Turn signal
Illuminates when the
left or right turn signal
or the hazard lights are
turned on. If one or
both of the indicators stay on continuously or flash
faster, check for a burned-out turn signal bulb. Refer
toExterior bulbsin theMaintenance and care
chapter.
High beams
Illuminates when the
high beam headlamps
are turned on.
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of a tank indicated on the fuel gauge (refer toFuel
gaugein this chapter for more information). The
ignition must be in the ON position for this lamp to
illuminate. The lamp will also illuminate for several
seconds after the ignition is turned to the ON
position regardless of the fuel level.
Low coolant (if equipped)
This lamp will
illuminate when the
engine coolant inside
the reservoir is low.
This lamp will come on
when the ignition is first turned on, but then should
turn off. If the lamp stays on, you should check the
coolant level inside the reservoir. For instructions on
adding coolant, seeEngine coolantin the
Maintenance and carechapter.
Anti-theft system (if equipped)
Refer toPerimeter
alarm system (if
equipped)and
SecuriLockypassive
anti-theft systemin theControls and features
chapter.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (If equipped)
Momentarily illuminates
when the ignition is
turned on and the
engine is off. If the
light does not illuminate momentarily at start up,
remains on or continues to flash, the ABS needs to
be serviced. With the ABS light on, the anti-lock
brake system is disabled and normal braking is still
effective unless the brake warning light also remains
illuminated with parking brake released.
LOW
COOLANT
THEFT
ABS
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Speed control (if equipped)
This light comes on
when either the SET/
ACCEL or RESUME
controls are pressed. It
turns off when the
speed control OFF control is pressed, the brake is
applied or the ignition is turned to the OFF position.
Brake system warning
Momentarily illuminates
when the ignition is
turned to the ON
position, the engine is
off and the parking brake is engaged. If the brake
warning lamp does not illuminate at this time, seek
service immediately. Illumination after releasing the
parking brake indicates low brake fluid level and the
brake system should be inspected immediately.
Engine oil pressure
Momentarily illuminates
when the ignition is
turned to the ON
position and the engine
is off. Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below
the normal range. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely
possible and switch off the engine immediately.
Check the oil level and add oil if needed. Refer to
Engine oilin theMaintenance and Carechapter.
Charging system
Illuminates when the
ignition is turned to
the ON position and
the engine is off. The
light also illuminates when the battery is not
charging properly, requiring electrical system
service.
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GAUGES
Standard instrument cluster gauges
Optional instrument cluster gauges
Speedometer
Indicates the current vehicle speed.
²Standard instrument
cluster
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To set a speed
²Press SET/SET ACC/
SET ACCEL. For
speed control to
operate, the speed
control must be ON
and the vehicle
speed must be
greater than 48 km/h
(30 mph).
If you drive up or down a steep hill, your vehicle
speed may vary momentarily slower or faster than
the set speed. This is normal.
Speed control cannot reduce the vehicle speed if it
increases above the set speed on a downhill. If your
vehicle speed is faster than the set speed while
driving on a downhill, you may want to shift to the
next lower gear or apply the brakes to reduce your
vehicle speed.
If your vehicle slows down more than 16 km/h
(10 mph) below your set speed on an uphill, your
speed control will disengage. This is normal.
Pressing RES/RSM/RESUME will re-engage it.
Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic
or on roads that are winding, slippery, or
unpaved.
To set a higher set speed
²Press and hold SET/
SET ACC/SET
ACCEL. Release the
control when the
desired vehicle
speed is reached or
COAST
RESUME
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ACCEL
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²Press and release SET/SET ACC/SET ACCEL.
Each press will increase the set speed by
1.6 km/h (1 mph) or
²Accelerate with your accelerator pedal. When the
desired vehicle speed is reached, press and
release SET/SET ACC/SET ACCEL.
You can accelerate with the accelerator pedal at any
time during speed control usage. Releasing the
accelerator pedal will return your vehicle to the
previously programmed set speed.
To set a lower set speed
²Press and hold CST/
COAST. Release the
control when the
desired speed is
reached or
²Press and release
CST/COAST. Each
press will decrease
the set speed by 1.6 km/h (1 mph) or
²Depress the brake
pedal. When the
desired vehicle
speed is reached,
press SET/SET ACC/
SET ACCEL.
To disengage speed control
²Depress the brake
pedal.
Disengaging the speed
control will not erase
the previously
programmed set speed.
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Pressing OFF will erase
the previously
programmed set speed.
To return to a previously set speed
²Press RES/RSM/
RESUME. For RES/
RSM/RESUME to
operate, the vehicle
speed must be faster
than 48 km/h
(30 mph).
Indicator light
This light comes on when either the SET ACC/SET
ACCEL or RES/RSM/RESUME controls are pressed.
It turns off when the speed control OFF control is
pressed, the brake is applied or the ignition is
turned to the OFF position.
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