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The windshield washer has both a ªdemandº mode and
a ªprogrammedº mode, depending on the amount of
windshield washer fluid you need.
CAUTION:
In freezing weather, don't use your washer until
the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer
fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking
your vision.
To spray washer fluid on the windshield in the
programmed mode, press and release the button on
the tip of the lever. The washer will provide a measured
amount of fluid to the windshield and the wiper will
either stop or return to your original wiping speed.
To spray washer fluid on the windshield in the demand
mode, press and hold the button until you have enough
fluid, and the wipers will either stop or return to your
original wiping speed.
CHECK WASHER FLUID will be displayed on the
Driver Information Center (DIC) when the washer fluid
reaches a low level.
Cruise Control
The buttons to operate cruise control are located on the
steering wheel.
With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of
approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without
keeping your foot on the accelerator. This is helpful on
long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below
about 25 mph (40 km/h). When cruise control is on, you
will see a CRUISE light on the instrument panel cluster.
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When you apply your brakes, the cruise control shuts off.
CAUTION:
Cruise control can be dangerous where
you can't drive safely at a steady speed.
So, don't use your cruise control on
winding roads or in heavy traffic.
Cruise control can be dangerous on
slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes
in tire traction can cause needless wheel
spinning, and you could lose control.
Don't use cruise control on slippery roads.
If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction
control system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise
control will automatically disengage. See ªTraction
Control Systemº in the Index. When road conditions
allow you to safely use it again, you may turn the cruise
control back on.Setting Cruise Control
CAUTION:
If you leave your cruise control switch on when
you're not using cruise, you might hit a button
and go into cruise when you don't want to.
You could be startled and even lose control.
Keep the cruise control switch off until you
want to use cruise control.
1. Press CRUISE ON/OFF, located on the bottom
left of the steering wheel, to turn cruise control on.
An indicator light will come on to show that the
cruise control is on.
2. Get up to the speed you want.
3. Press SET/CST (coast) located on the bottom right
of the steering wheel. The CRUISE light will display
on the instrument panel cluster.
4. Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.
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Resuming a Set Speed
Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed
and then you apply the brake. This shuts off the cruise
control. But you don't need to reset it.
Once the vehicle is traveling approximately
25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can press RES/ACC
(resume/accelerate) to return to your desired preset
speed. The CRUISE light will be displayed again.
The vehicle will return to and stay at your preset speed.
If you press and hold RES/ACC, the vehicle speed
will increase until you release the button or apply
the brake. Unless you want to go faster, do not press
and hold RES/ACC.
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control
There are two ways to go to a higher speed:
Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed.
Press SET/CST, then release it and the accelerator
pedal. You will now cruise at the higher speed.Press RES/ACC. Hold it there until you get up
to the speed that you want, and then release it.
To increase your speed in very small amounts,
briefly press RES/ACC and then release it.
Each time you do this, your vehicle will speed up
approximately 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster.
The accelerate feature will only work after you have set
the cruise control speed by pressing SET/CST.
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control
There are two ways to reduce your speed while using
cruise control:
Press SET/CST until you reach the lower speed
you want, then release it.
To slow down in very small amounts, press
SET/CST briefly. Each time you do this, the vehicle
will slow down approximately 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control
Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When
you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will slow
down to the cruise control speed you set earlier.
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Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well your cruise control will work on hills depends
upon your speed, load and the steepness of the hills.
When going up steep hills, you may have to step on the
accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going
downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear
to keep your speed down. Applying the brake or shifting
into a lower gear will take you out of cruise control.
If you need to apply the brake or shift to a lower gear
due to the grade of the downhill slope, you may not
want to attempt to use your cruise control feature.
Ending Cruise Control
To turn off the cruise control, step lightly on the brake
pedal or CRUISE ON/OFF on the steering wheel.
Erasing Speed Memory
When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition,
your cruise control set speed memory is erased.Exterior Lamps
The control located
on the left side of the
instrument panel operates
the exterior lamps.
: Turn the control with this symbol on it to operate
the exterior lamps.
The exterior lamp control has three positions:
: Turning the control to this position turns off all
lamps except the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).
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The main components of the instrument panel are the following:
A. Air Outlets
B. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons
C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
D. HVAC Steering Wheel Controls
(or Cellular Telephone Controls, If Equipped)
E. Instrument Panel Cluster
F. Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever
G. Audio Steering Wheel Controls
H. Ignition Switch
I. Air Vent Control Thumbwheel
J. Hazard Warning Flasher Button
K. Audio SystemL. Exterior Lamp Controls
M. Hood Release
N. Fuel Door Release
O. Trunk Release
P. Cruise Control
Q. Horn
R. Heated Seat Controls
S. Traction Control Switch
T. Console Shift Lever
U. Convenience Storage/Optional Ashtray
V. Climate Controls
W. Glove Box
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For information
regarding this light,
see ªTheft
-Deterrent
Systemº in the Index.
Fog Lamp Light (STS Only)
This light will come on
when the fog lamps are in
use. It will go out when the
fog lamps are turned off.
For more information about
the fog lamps, see ªFog
Lampsº in the Index.
Lights On Reminder Light
United States Canada
This light comes on whenever the parking lamps are on
so that you know that your exterior lamps are on.
Cruise Control Light
This light comes on
whenever the cruise
control system is in use.
It will go out when the
system is turned off.
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Remember: Anti-lock doesn't change the time you need
to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease
stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in
front of you, you won't have time to apply your brakes
if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave
enough room up ahead to stop, even though you have
anti
-lock brakes.
Using Anti
-Lock
Don't pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down
firmly and let anti
-lock work for you. You may hear the
anti
-lock pump or motor operate, and feel the brake
pedal pulsate, but this is normal.
Braking in Emergencies
With anti-lock, you can steer and brake at the same
time. In many emergencies, steering can help you more
than even the very best braking.
Traction Control System
Your vehicle has a traction control system that limits
wheel spin. This is especially useful in slippery road
conditions. The system operates only if it senses that
one or both of the front wheels are spinning or
beginning to lose traction. When this happens, the
system works the front brakes and reduces engine
power to limit wheel spin.
The TRACTION ENGAGED message will display on
the Driver Information Center when the traction control
system is limiting wheel spin. See ªDriver Information
Center Messagesº in the Index. You may feel or hear the
system working, but this is normal.
If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction
control system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise
control will automatically disengage. When road
conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may
reengage the cruise control. See ªCruise Controlº
in the Index.
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Minifuses Usage
1 ALDL
2 Accessory
3 Windshield Wipers
4 Not Used
5 Headlamp Low Beam Left Minifuses Usage
6 Headlamp Low Beam Right
7 Instrument Panel
8 Powertrain Control
Module Battery
9 Headlamp High Beam Right
10 Headlamp High Beam Left
11 Ignition 1
12 Fog Lamps
13 Transmission
14 Cruise Control
15 Coil MDL
16 Injector Bank #2
17 Not Used
18 Not Used
19 Powertrain Control
Module Ignition
20 Oxygen Sensor