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Turn Signal On Chime
If you leave either one of your turn signals on and
drive more than 3/4 mile (1.2 km), a chime will sound
to alert you.
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
To change your headlamps from low beams to high
beams, or high to low, pull the multifunction lever all
the way toward you. Then release it.
When the high beams are
on, this blue light on the
instrument panel cluster
also will be on.
This light works only when the ignition key is in the ON
position, and your fog lamps (if equipped) will not be
illuminated when your high beams are on.
Flash-to-Pass Feature
This feature lets you use your high-beam headlamps to
signal the driver in front of you that you want to pass.
It works even if your headlamps are off.
To use it, pull the turn signal lever toward you a little,
but not so far that you hear a click.
If the headlamps are off or the low beams are on, the
high
-beam headlamps will turn on. They'll stay on
as long as you hold the lever toward you and the
high
-beam indicator on the dash will come on.
Release the lever to turn the high
-beam headlamps off.
Windshield Wipers
When the ignition key is in the ACC or ON position,
you can control the windshield wipers by turning the
band marked WIPER. For a single wiping cycle, turn the
band to MIST. Hold it there until the wipers start, then
let go. The wipers will stop after one cycle. If you want
more cycles, hold the band on MIST longer.
For steady wiping at low speed, turn the band to LO.
For high
-speed wiping, turn the band further, to HI.
To stop the wipers, turn the band to OFF.

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Comfort Controls
Manual Single Zone Climate Control
With this system, you can control the heating, cooling
and ventilation in your vehicle. The system works best if
you keep your windows closed while using it.
Fan Knob
The knob on the left side of the climate control panel
regulates the fan speed. To turn the fan off, turn the
knob to OFF.If airflow seems very low when the fan knob is turned to
the highest setting, regardless of the mode setting, your
passenger compartment air filter (if equipped) may need
to be replaced. See ªMaintenance Scheduleº in the Index.
Temperature Knob
The center knob on the control panel changes the
temperature of the air coming through the system.
Turn this knob toward red (clockwise) for warmer air.
Turn it toward blue (counterclockwise) for cooler air.
Mode Knob
The right knob on the control panel has several settings
to control the direction of the airflow:UPPER: This setting directs air through the
instrument panel outlets.
BI-LEVEL: This setting directs air two ways.
Half of the air is directed through the instrument panel
outlets. Most of the remaining air is directed through the
floor vents and a small amount to the windshield
defroster and side window outlets.

3-6 Air Conditioning
On very hot days, open the windows long enough to
let hot, inside air escape. This reduces the time for the
vehicle to cool down. Then keep your windows closed
for the air conditioner to work its best.
For quick cool down on very hot days, turn the mode
knob on the control panel to UPPER; push the A/C
button on; push the RECIRCULATION button on and
move the temperature control(s) all the way into the blue
area. If this setting is used for long periods of time, the
air in your vehicle may become too dry.
For normal cooling on hot days, turn the mode knob on
the control panel to UPPER; push the A/C button on;
push the OUTSIDE AIR button on and move the
temperature control all the way into the blue area. The
system will bring in outside air and cool it.
On cool, but sunny days, the sun may warm your upper
body, but your lower body may not be warm enough.
To remedy this you can turn the mode knob on the
control panel to BI
-LEV. Push the A/C button on and
move the temperature control to a comfortable setting.
Heating
On cold days, turn the mode knob on the control panel
to LOWER, push the OUTSIDE AIR button on and
move the temperature control all the way in the red area.
The system will bring in outside air, heat it and send it to
the floor ducts.
Ventilation
For mild outside temperatures when little heating or
cooling is needed, turn the mode knob on the control
panel to UPPER; push the A/C button off; push the
OUTSIDE AIR button on and move the temperature
control(s) to a comfortable setting. Your vehicle also has
the flow
-through ventilation system described later in
this section.
Defogging and Defrosting
Your system has two settings for clearing the front
and side windows. To defrost the windows quickly, use
DEFROST with the temperature control(s) all the way
in the red area. To warm passengers while keeping the
windows clear, use DEFOG. For more information,
see ªRecirculationº in the Index.