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Section 2 Features and Controls
Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting,
shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is
working properly
-- and what to do if you have a problem.
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-2 Windows
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-4 Keys
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-6 Door Locks
2
-10 Remote Keyless Entry System (If Equipped)
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-14 Tailgate
2
-14 Theft
2
-15 New Vehicle ªBreak-Inº
2
-16 Ignition Positions
2
-17 Starting Your Engine
2
-19 Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)
2
-20 Automatic Transmission Operation
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-25 Manual Transmission Operation
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-27 Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped)
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-29 Parking Brake
2
-30 Shifting Into PARK (P)
(Automatic Transmission Only)
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-32 Shifting Out of PARK (P)
(Automatic Transmission Only)2
-33 Parking Your Vehicle
(Manual Transmission Models Only)
2
-34 Parking Over Things That Burn
2
-34 Engine Exhaust
2
-35 Running Your Engine While You're Parked
(Automatic Transmission)
2
-36 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
2
-43 Exterior Lamps
2
-46 Interior Lamps
2
-47 Mirrors
2
-49 Storage Compartments
2
-54 Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
2
-54 Sun Visors
2
-55 Accessory Power Outlet
2
-56 Convertible Top (If Equipped)
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-64 The Instrument Panel -- Your
Information System
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-66 Instrument Panel Cluster
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-68 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
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Interior Lamps
Instrument Panel Brightness Control
This feature controls the brightness of the instrument
panel lights.
The thumbwheel for this
feature is located to the left
of the steering wheel on the
instrument panel.
Move the thumbwheel upward to brighten the lights or
downward to dim them.
Dome Lamp
The dome lamp has a three-position switch.
