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WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES
Base 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
toBulbsin theMaintenance and carechapter.
High beams
Illuminates when the
high beam headlamps
are turned on.
P! BRAKE
L
0
00000 00
C
E
FH
LH
10 203020 406080100
120
140
160
180
405060 70
80
90
100
11 0
1204
5
6
7 3
2
1
H
THEFT
RPMX1000
FUEL DOORSELECT/RESET
LOW
FUELO/D
OFF AIR
BAGSERVICE
ENGINE
SOON
MPH km/h
ABS
.
CHECK
FUEL
CAP
P! BRAKE
L
0
00000 00
C
E
FH
LH
102040608020 40608010 012 0 14 0
160
180
200
220
240
100
120
140
305070 90
110
13 0
1504
5
6
7
8 3
2
1
H
THEFT
RPMX1000
FUEL DOORSELECT/RESET
LOW
FUELO/D
OFF AIR
BAGSERVICE
ENGINE
SOONCHECK
FUEL
CAP
MPH km/h
ABS
.
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HEADLAMP CONTROL
²Pull the headlamp
control toward you
to the first position
to turn on the
parking lamps, tail
lamps, license plate
lamps and marker
lamps.
²Pull the headlamp control toward you to the outer
position to turn on the headlamps (in addition to
the previous lamps).
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output. To
activate:
²the ignition must be turned on
²the headlamp control is in the OFF or Parking
lamps position
²the high beam headlamps must be turned off
²the parking brake is released
Always remember to turn on your
headlamps at dusk or during inclement
weather. The Daytime Running Light (DRL)
System does not activate your tail lamps and
generally may not provide adequate lighting during
these conditions. Failure to activate your
headlamps under these conditions may result in a
collision.
High beams
Push forward to
activate.
Pull toward you to
deactivate.
OFFHI
LO
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Foglamp control (if equipped)
The foglamps can be
turned on when the
headlamp control is in
either of the following
positions:
²Parking lamps
²Low beams
Press the foglamp control to activate the foglamps.
The foglamp indicator light will illuminate. When the
highbeams are activated, the foglamps will not
operate.
Press the foglamp control again to deactivate the
foglamps.
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
To adjust the
brightness of the
instrument panel:
²Rotate
clockwise/counterclockwise
when the headlamp
control is in the
parking lamp or low-beam position.
To turn on the courtesy lamps:
²Rotate fully counterclockwise.
NOTE:To increase the life of the bulb, adjust the
dimmer below maximum brightness.
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER
(IF EQUIPPED)
The rear defroster
control is located on
the instrument panel.
Press the rear
defroster control to
clear the rear window of thin ice and fog.
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
18 15A Electronic Flasher
19 15A Power Mirror Switch, GEM,
Anti-Theft Relay, Power Door
Locks, Door Ajar Switches
20 15A Convertible Top Switch
21 5A Instrument Cluster and Engine
Control Memory
22 Ð Not Used
23 15A A/C Clutch, Defogger Switch
24 30A Climate Control Blower Motor
25 25A Luggage Compartment Lid
Release
26 30A Wiper/Washer Motor, Wiper
Relays
27 25A Radio
28 15A GEM, Overdrive Cancel Switch
29 15A ABS Module
30 15A DRL Module
31 10A Data Link Connector
32 15A Radio, CD Player, GEM
33 15A Stop Lamp Switch, Speed
Control Deactivation Switch
34 20A Instrument Cluster, CCRM, Data
Link Connector, Securilock
Transceiver Module
35 15A Shift Lock Actuator, PCM, Speed
Control Servo, ABS Module
36 15A Airbag Control Module
37 5A Adjustable Illumination
38 20A Highbeams
39 5A GEM
40 Ð Not Used
41 15A Brake Lamp
42 Ð Not Used
43 20A CB Power Windows
44 Ð Not Used
Roadside emergencies
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fuel pump shut-off
switch .................... 130
gauge ....................... 14
improving fuel
economy ................ 186
low fuel warning
light .......................... 11
octane
rating ..... 184, 209±210
quality .................... 184
running out of
fuel ......................... 185
safety information
relating to automotive
fuels ....................... 180
Fuses ................ 131±132
G
Gas cap (see
Fuel cap) ........... 11, 182
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ................. 186
Gauges ....................... 14
battery voltage
gauge ....................... 17
engine coolant
temperature
gauge ....................... 15
engine oil pressure
gauge ....................... 17
fuel gauge ................ 14
odometer ................. 16
speedometer ........... 15
tachometer .............. 16
trip odometer .......... 17
GAWR (Gross Axle
Weight Rating) ........ 122
definition ............... 122driving with a heavy
load ........................ 122
location .................. 122
GVWR (Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating) ........ 122
calculating ............. 122
definition ............... 122
driving with a heavy
load ........................ 122
location .................. 122
H
Hazard flashers ....... 130
Head restraints ......... 73
Headlamps ................. 18
aiming .................... 198
bulb specifications 197
daytime running
lights ........................ 18
flash to pass ............ 51
high beam ........... 8, 18
replacing bulbs ..... 193
turning on and off .. 18
warning chime ........ 13
Heating ...................... 20
heating and air
conditioning
system ..................... 20
Hood ........................ 149
I
Ignition ....... 52, 209±210
removing the key .. 122
Infant seats (see Safety
seats) ......................... 95
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ............ 191
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Instrument panel
cleaning ................. 204
cluster ................ 8, 204
lighting up panel and
interior ..................... 19
location of
components ............... 8
J
Jack .......................... 137
positioning ............. 137
storage ................... 137
Jump-starting your
vehicle ...................... 141
K
Keys ..................... 67±69
key in ignition
chime ....................... 13
positions of the
ignition .................... 52
removing from the
ignition .................. 122
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications
chart ...................... 197
cargo lamps ............. 19
daytime running
light .......................... 18
fog lamps ................. 19
headlamps ....... 18, 193
headlamps, flash to
pass .......................... 51
instrument panel,
dimming ................... 19interior
lamps ............... 56, 197
replacing
bulbs .............. 192±196
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ...... 51
Lights, warning and
indicator ...................... 8
air bag ........................ 9
anti-lock brakes
(ABS) .............. 12, 109
anti-theft ................... 9
brake ........................ 13
charging system ........ 9
fuel cap light ........... 11
high beam ................. 8
low fuel .................... 11
overdrive off ............ 12
safety belt ................. 9
service engine soon .. 9
traction control
active ....................... 12
turn signal
indicator .................... 8
Load limits ............... 122
GAWR .................... 122
GVWR .................... 122
trailer towing ........ 122
Locks
doors ........................ 57
Lubricant
specifications ... 208±209
Lug nuts,
anti-theft .................. 140
Lumbar support,
seats ........................... 75
Index
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