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High beams:Illuminates when the
high beam headlamps are turned on.
Key-in-ignition warning chime:Sounds when the key is left in the
ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACC position and the driver’s door is
opened.
Headlamps on warning chime:Sounds when the headlamps or parking
lamps are on, the ignition is off (and the key is not in the ignition) and
the driver’s door is opened.
GAUGES
Speedometer:Indicates the
current vehicle speed.
Engine coolant temperature
gauge:Indicates engine coolant
temperature. At normal operating
temperature, the needle will be in
the normal range (between“H”and
“C”).If it enters the red section,
the engine is overheating. Stop
the vehicle as soon as safely
possible, switch off the engine
and let the engine cool.
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HEADLAMP CONTROL
•The first position turns on the
parking, tail, license plate and
side marker lamps.
•The outer position turns on the
headlamps.
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output.
To activate:
•the ignition must be in the ON position and
•the headlamp control is in the OFF, parking lamp or autolamp
position.
Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during
inclement weather. The Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) system
does not activate with 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 the lever toward the
instrument panel to activate. Pull
the lever towards you to deactivate.
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
25 10A Left headlamp (low beam)
26—Not used
27 5A Radio
28 20A Power plug
29—Not used
30 15A Headlamps (high beam indicator),
DRL10A
31 10A Right Headlamp (Low Beam), DRL
32 5A Power mirrors
33 20A Power point #2
34 10A Transmission Range (TR) sensor
35 30A RKE module
36 5A (Cluster, A/C, Illumination, Radio),
Steering column assembly
37 20A Rear power point
38 10A Air bag diagnostic monitor
39 20A Power point #1
40 30A Modified vehicle
41 30A Modified vehicle
42—Not used
43 20A C.B. Power windows*
44—Not used
* Either Fuse 21 or Circuit breaker 43 will be present for power windows.
Power distribution box
The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment. The
power distribution box contains high-current fuses that protect your
vehicle’s main electrical systems from overloads.
Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current
fuses.
Always replace the cover to the power distribution box before
reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs
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F
Fail safe cooling ........................189
Fluid capacities .........................211
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................118
Fuel ............................................190
calculating fuel economy .......194
cap ...........................................192
capacity ...................................211
choosing the right fuel ...........193
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................197
detergent in fuel .....................194
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................190, 192, 195
filter, specifications ........194, 210
fuel pump shut-off switch .....136
improving fuel economy ........194
octane rating ...................193, 218
quality ......................................193
running out of fuel .................194
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................190
Fuses ..........................................138
G
Garage door opener ....................65
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............192
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................194
Gauges .........................................13
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating) .......................................124
calculating ...............................126
definition .................................124driving with a heavy load ......124
location ....................................124
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) .......................................124
calculating .......................124, 126
definition .................................124
driving with a heavy load ......124
location ....................................124
H
Hazard flashers .........................136
Headlamps ...................................54
aiming ........................................55
bulb specifications ....................57
daytime running lights .............54
flash to pass ..............................55
high beam .................................54
replacing bulbs ...................58–59
turning on and off ....................54
Heating
heater only system .............51, 53
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................52
Hood ..........................................174
I
Ignition ...............................113, 218
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................101
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................199
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................170
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................55
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