2-50 Convenience Net (If Equipped)
A convenience net in the rear of your vehicle helps
keep small items, like gloves and light clothing in place
during sharp turns or quick stops and starts.
The net is not designed to retain these items during
off
-road use. The net is not for larger, heavier items.
To use the convenience net, do the following:
1. Attach the upper loops to the retainers on either side
of the liftgate opening (the label should be in the
upper passenger's side corner, visible from the rear
of the vehicle).
2. Attach the lower hooks to the rear cargo tie downs
on the floor.
Cargo Security Shade (If Equipped)
You can use the cargo security shade to cover items in
the cargo area of your vehicle.
To install the security shade, do the following:
1. Align the endcap with the pocket in the trim panel
located behind the rear seat.
2. Compress the opposite endcap, align it with the
pocket located on the opposite side of the trim panel
and release.
3. Grasp the handle and unroll the cover. Latch the
posts into the sockets on the inside of the vehicle
to secure it.
To remove the security shade, do the following:
1. Release the shade from the latch posts and carefully
roll it back up.
2. Compress one endcap and remove it from the pocket
in the trim panel.
3. Remove the security shade from the other endcap
so that you can remove the shade from the vehicle.
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Accessory Inflator
Your vehicle is equipped with an air inflator system.
You can inflate things like basketballs and bicycle tires.
Also, you can use it to bring your tire pressure up to the
proper pressure. It is not designed to inflate large objects
which will require more than five minutes to inflate,
such as an air mattress.
The air inflator is located
in the rear compartment
on the passenger's side
of the vehicle behind an
access cover.
To remove the cover, pull the two tabs on the cover and
pull it off.The air inflator kit is located in the glove compartment.
The kit includes a 22
-foot (6.7 m) hose with three
nozzle adapters.
To use the air inflator attach the appropriate nozzle
adapter to the end of the hose if required. Then attach
that end of the hose to the object you wish to inflate.
Attach the other end of the hose to the outlet.
Press and release the switch to turn the air inflator on.
The indicator light will remain on when the inflator
is running.
The system has an internal clock to prevent overheating.
The system will allow about five minutes of running
time, then the compressor will stop. The indicator light
will then begin to flash. When the indicator is off, the
inflator can be started again by pressing the switch.
If the compressor is still hot, it may only run for a
short time before shutting off again.
2-72 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
With the anti-lock brake
system, this light will
come on when you start
your engine and may stay
on for several seconds.
That's normal.
If the light stays on, or comes on when you're driving,
your vehicle needs service. If the regular brake system
warning light isn't on, you still have brakes, but you
don't have anti
-lock brakes. If the regular brake system
warning light is also on, you don't have anti
-lock brakes
and there's a problem with your regular brakes. See
ªBrake System Warning Lightº earlier in this section.
The anti
-lock brake system warning light should
come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to
RUN. If the light doesn't come on then, have it fixed
so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem.
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
United States Canada
This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the
gage pointer moves into the red area, the engine coolant
has overheated.
If you have been operating your vehicle under normal
driving conditions, you should pull off the road, stop
your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible.
See ªEngine Overheatingº in the Index.
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This light should come on, as a check to show you it is
working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not
running. If the light doesn't come on, have it repaired.
This light will also come on during a malfunction in one
of two ways:
Light Flashing
-- A misfire condition has been
detected. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and
may damage the emission control system on your
vehicle. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis
and service may be required.
Light On Steady
-- An emission control system
malfunction has been detected on your vehicle.
Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and
service may be required.If the Light Is Flashing
The following may prevent more serious damage to
your vehicle:
Reducing vehicle speed.
Avoiding hard accelerations.
Avoiding steep uphill grades.
If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of
cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible.
If the light stops flashing and remains on steady,
see ªIf the Light Is On Steadyº following.
If the light continues to flash, when it is safe to do so,
stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park your vehicle.
Turn the key off, wait at least 10 seconds and restart the
engine. If the light remains on steady, see ªIf the Light
Is On Steadyº following. If the light is still flashing,
follow the previous steps, and drive the vehicle to your
dealer or qualified service center for service.
2-83 Trip Information Button
Use the trip information button to scroll through the
odometer, TRIP A, TRIP B and TIMER.
Odometer
Press the trip information button until the odometer
appears on the display. This shows the total distance
the vehicle has been driven in either miles or kilometers.
Pressing the reset stem located on the instrument cluster
with the vehicle off will also display the odometer.
Trip A and Trip B
Press the trip information button until TRIP A or TRIP B
is displayed. This shows the current distance traveled since
the last reset for each trip odometer in either miles or
kilometers. Both odometers can be used at the same time.
Each trip odometer can be reset to zero separately by
pressing select while the desired trip odometer is
displayed. You can also reset the trip odometers with the
reset stem on the cluster. If you press and hold the reset
stem for four seconds, the display will show the distance
traveled since the last ignition cycle.Timer
The DIC can be used as a stopwatch. Press the select
button while TIMER is displayed to start the timer.
The display will show the amount of time that has
passed since the timer was last reset (not including time
the ignition is off). Time will continue to be counted
as long as the ignition is on, even if another display is
being shown on the DIC. The timer will record up to
99 hours, 59 minutes and 59 seconds (99:59:59) after
which the display will roll back to zero.
To stop the counting of time, press the select button
briefly while TIMER is displayed.
To reset the timer to zero, press and hold the select
button while TIMER is displayed.
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SERVICE AIR BAG
If there is a problem with the air bag system this
message will be displayed on the DIC. Have a qualified
technician inspect the system for problems. Pressing the
select button will acknowledge this message and clear it
from the DIC display.
SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM
If a problem occurs with the brake system this message
will appear on the DIC. If this message appears, stop
as soon as possible and turn off the vehicle. Restart the
vehicle and check for the message on the DIC display.
If the message is still displayed, or appears again when
you begin driving, the brake system needs service.
TURN SIGNAL ON
If a turn signal is left on for 3/4 of a mile (1.2 km) this
message will appear on the display and you will hear a
chime. Move the turn signal/multifunction lever to the
off position. Pressing the select button will acknowledge
this message and clear it from the DIC display.REAR ACCESS OPEN
If the liftgate or liftglass is open while the ignition is
in RUN, this message will appear on the DIC and you
will hear a chime. Turn off the vehicle and check the
liftgate and liftglass. Restart the vehicle and check for
the message on the DIC display. Pressing the select
button will acknowledge this message and clear it from
the DIC display.
FUEL LEVEL LOW
If the fuel level is low in the vehicle's gas tank this
message will appear on the DIC and you will hear a
chime. Refuel as soon as possible. Pressing the select
button will acknowledge this message and clear it from
the DIC display.
CHANGE TRANS FLUID
If this message appears on the DIC it is time to change
the transmission fluid. Take you vehicle in for service
as soon as possible. Pressing the select button will
acknowledge this message and clear it from the
DIC display.
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Automatic Operation
Press the AUTO button to set the system to automatically
control the air delivery mode, fan speed, air temperature
and recirculation operations. Whenever you press
AUTO, the display will change to show the current
driver's set temperature, automatic air delivery mode
and fan speed. Press the AUTO button again within
five seconds and the display will show the passenger's
set temperature. After five seconds the display will
change to the EXT (external) temperature outside
the vehicle.
When AUTO is selected, the air conditioning operation
and air inlet will be automatically controlled. The air
conditioning compressor will run when outside
temperature is over approximately 40F (4C).
The air inlet will normally be set to outside air. If it's
hot outside, the air inlet will automatically switch to
recirculated inside air to help quickly cool down
your vehicle.
To find your comfort setting, start with a 74 F (23C)
temperature setting and allow about 20 minutes for the
system to regulate. Turn the driver's or passenger's
side temperature knob clockwise or counterclockwise
to adjust the temperature setting as necessary. If you
choose the temperature setting of 60F (15C),
the system will remain at the maximum cooling settingand fan speed. If you choose the temperature setting
of 90F (32C), the system will remain at the
maximum heat setting and fan speed. Choosing either
maximum setting will not cause the system to heat or
cool any faster.
Be careful not to cover the sensor located on the top of
the instrument panel near the windshield. This sensor
regulates air temperature based on sun load, and also
turns on your headlamps.
The EXT (exterior) temperature sensor is located in the
front of the vehicle behind the grille. The displayed
temperature is most accurate after the vehicle has been
moving for a few minutes. If the vehicle is stopped and
then restarted within 2 1/2 hours, the sensor will be hot
from the engine heat. In this case, the temperature first
displayed will continue to be the temperature that was
displayed before the vehicle was turned off. The display
will update after the vehicle has been moving for a few
minutes and the sensor has a chance to cool down to
the actual temperature.
To avoid blowing cold air in cold weather, the system
will delay turning on the fan until warm air is available.
The length of delay depends on engine coolant
temperature. Pressing the fan switch will override
this delay and change the fan to a selected speed.
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TRAF: Press this button to receive traffic
announcements. The traffic announcement brackets will
appear on the display. TRAF will appear on the display
if the tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements.
If the current tuned station does not broadcast traffic
announcements, the radio will seek to a station that
does. When the radio finds a station that broadcasts
traffic announcements, it will stop. If no station is
found, NO TRAFFIC will appear on the display.
When a traffic announcement comes on the tuned
radio station or a related network station, you will
hear it, even if the volume is muted or a cassette tape
or compact disc is playing. If the cassette tape or
compact disc player was being used, the tape or
compact disc will stay in the player and resume play
at the point where it stopped.
INFO: If the current station has a message,
INFO will appear on the display. Press this button to
see the message. If the whole message does not appear
on the display, parts of the message will appear every
three seconds until the message is completed. To see
the parts of the message faster than every three seconds,
press this button again. A new group of words will
appear on the display. Once the complete message has
been displayed, INFO will disappear from the display
until another new message is received.Playing a Cassette Tape
Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are
up to 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer
than that are so thin they may not work well in this
player. The longer side with the tape visible should face
to the right. If the ignition is on, but the radio is off,
the tape can be inserted and will begin playing. If you
hear nothing but a garbled sound, the tape may not be
in squarely. Press the eject (upward pointing arrow)
button to remove the tape and start over.
While the tape is playing, use the VOLUME POWER,
AUDIO selector and knob, AUTO EQ, and the SEEK
SCAN controls just as you do for the radio. The display
will show TAPE and an arrow showing which side of
the tape is playing. The tape player automatically
begins playing the other side when it reaches the end
of the tape.
Your tape bias is set automatically when a metal or
chrome tape is inserted. If you want to insert a tape
when the ignition is off, first press the button with the
eject symbol on it or the TUNE RCL P
-TYPE knob.
If an error appears on the radio display, the tape won't
play because of an error. See ªCassette Tape Messagesº
later in this section.