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Power Windows
The switches on the driver’s door armrest control
the front windows when the ignition is
in RUN,
ACCESSORY or when Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) is active. See “Retained Accessory Power (RAP)”
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The driver’s power window switch has two down
positions. The first position lowers the window normally.
To raise the window, pull up the front of the switch.
Express-Down Window
To activate the express-down feature, push the AUTO
switch all the way down to the second position, then
release
it. The window will lower completely. To stop the
window from lowering all the way, pull up on the front
of the switch.
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Power Rear Quarter Windows
Your vehicle may have power rear quarter windows.
the overhead console
switchbank, is used
for opening and closing
the power rear quarter
windows.
Press the textured part of the switch to open the
windows; both windows will open. The windows will
continue to open as long as the switch is pressed until
they are fully opened. Press
the part of the switch with the symbol to close
both windows. The windows can be closed fully or
partway depending on how long the switch is pressed.
The ignition must be in RUN, ACCESSORY or
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) must be active, to
use the power rear quarter windows. See “Retained
Accessory Power (RAP)” under
lgnition Positions
on page 2-32.
Sun Visors
To block out glare, you can swing down the visors.
You can also remove them from the center mount and
swing them to the side.
Visor Vanity Mirror
Pull down the sun visor. You will see the vanity mirror.
Lighted Vanity Mirror
Pull down the sun visor. Flip up the cover to expose the
vanity mirror. The lamps will come on when you open
the cover.
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B (LOCK): This is the only position from which you
can remove the key. This position locks your ignition,
steering wheel and transaxle.
Notice: If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you
can’t turn
it, be sure you are using the correct key;
if
so, is it all the way in? If it is, then turn the
steering wheel left and right while you turn the key hard. Turn the key only with your hand. Using a
tool to force
it could break the key or the ignition
switch. If none
of these works, then your vehicle
needs service.
C (OFF): This position unlocks the ignition, steering
wheel and transaxle but, does not send power to
any accessories. Use this position
if your vehicle
must be pushed or towed, but never try
to push-start
your vehicle.
D (RUN): This is the position to which the switch returns
after you start your engine and release the ignition key.
This is the position for driving. Even when the engine is
not running, you can use RUN to operate your electrical
accessories and
to display some instrument panel
warning lights.
E (START): This position starts the engine. When the
engine starts, release the ignition key. The switch
will return to RUN for normal driving.
If the engine is not running, ACCESSORY and RUN
are positions that allow you to operate your electrical
accessories, such as the radio.
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
With RAP, the power windows, power rear quarter
windows, audio system and the automatic level control
will continue to work up to
10 minutes after the
ignition key is turned to
OFF and none of the doors
are opened.
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Warm-up Shift
Your vehicle has a computer controlled transaxle
designed to warm up the engine faster when the outside
temperature is
35°F (2°C) or colder. You may notice
that the transaxle will shift at a higher vehicle speed until
the engine is warmed up. This is a normal condition
designed to provide heat to the passenger compartment
and defrost the windows more quickly. See
Climate
Control System on
page 3-25 for more information.
THIRD
(3): This position is also used for normal driving,
but it offers more power and lower fuel economy than
AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D).
Here are some times you might choose THIRD
(3)
instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D):
When driving on hilly, winding roads.
When towing a trailer (so there is less shifting
When going down a steep hill. between gears).
SECOND
(2): This position gives you more power,
but lower fuel economy. You can use SECOND
(2) on
hills. It can help control your speed as you go down
steep mountain roads, but then you would also want to
use your brakes
off and on.
Notice: Don’t drive in SECOND (2) for more than
25 miles (40 km), or at speeds over 55 mph (90 km/h),
or you can damage your transaxle. Use THIRD
(3) or
AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D) as much as possible.
Don’t
shift into SECOND (2) unless you are going
slower than
65 mph (105 km/h) or you can damage
your engine.
Notice: If your vehicle seems to start up rather
slowly, or if
it seems not to shift gears as you go
faster, something may be wrong with a transaxle
system sensor. If you drive very far that way, your
vehicle can be damaged.
So, if this happens, have
your vehicle serviced
right away. Until then, you can
use SECOND
(2) when you are driving less than
35 mph (55 km/h) and THIRD (3) for higher speeds.
FIRST
(1): This position gives you even more power
(but lower fuel economy) than
SECOND (2). You can use
it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud.
If the shift
lever is put in FIRST
(I), the transaxle won’t downshift
into first gear until the vehicle is going slow enough.
Notice: If your front wheels won’t turn, don’t try to
drive. This might happen if you were stuck in very
deep sand or mud or were up against a solid object.
You could damage your transaxle. Also, if you stop
when going
uphill, don’t hold your vehicle there with
only the accelerator pedal. This could overheat and
damage the transaxle. Use your brakes to hold your
vehicle in position on a
hill.
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Parking Over Things That Burn Engine E> aust
.. . .
Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust
parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don’t park
over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things.
that can burn.
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Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas
carbon monoxide (CO), which you can’t see or
smell.
It can cause unconsciousness and death.
You might have exhaust coming
in if:
Your exhaust system sounds strange
Your vehicle gets rusty underneath.
Your vehicle was damaged in a collision.
Your vehicle was damaged when driving
over high points on the road or over road
debris. or different.
0 Repairs weren’t done correctly.
0 Your vehicle or exhaust system had been
modified improperly.
If you ever suspect exhaust
is coming into
your vehicle:
Drive it only with all the windows down to
Have your vehicle fixed immediately. blow out any
CO; and
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Outside Convex Mirror
Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex
mirror’s surface is curved
so you can see more from
the driver’s seat.
A convex mirror can make things (like other
vehicles) look farther away than they really are.
If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you
could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your
inside mirror or glance over your shoulder
before changing lanes.
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Outside Heated Mirrors
If your vehicle has the outside rearview mirrors, they are
heated when you activate the rear window defogger.
See “Rear Window Defogger” in
Climate Control System
on page 3-25.
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Rear Window WasherNViper
Your vehicle may have a
rear window wiper. If it
does, the rear window
wiper switch is located
in
the instrument panel
switchbank.
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Press the wiper symbol on the bottom of the switch to
turn on the intermittent wiper.
To turn off the wiper,
gently press the top of the switch.
To wash and wipe the rear window, press the washer
symbol on the top of the switch. Washer fluid will
run down the glass as long as the switch is held in. When
the top
of the switch is released, the wiper will
continue to cycle three more times. There is only
one washer fluid reservoir for the front and rear
windshield wipers. See
Windshield Washer Fluid on
page
5-38.
To wash the rear window when the rear wiper is already
on, press the top
of the switch with the wash symbol
on it. Press in the bottom of the switch to continue the
intermittent wiper cycle after the washing cycle is
completed.
Cruise Control
Your vehicle may have cruise control. With cruise
control, you can maintain a speed of about
25 mph
(40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on
the accelerator. This can really help on long trips.
Cruise control does not work at speeds below about
25 mph (40 km/h).
When you apply your brakes, the cruise control
disengages.
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Switchbanks
There are two sets of switchbanks located in the front of
the vehicle. The switches will vary with the options
that are
on your vehicle.
Instrument Panel Switchbank
This switchbank is located in the instrument panel below
the comfort controls. The switchbank may include the
rear fan knob, the rear window wiper/washer, the fog
lamps, the traction control and the heated seats. If your
vehicle does not have some of these options, there will be
a biank.
For more information, see each of these features in
the Index. If
your vehicle is not equipped with the optional rear
climate control system, there will be a storage space in
this switchbank. The rubber mat can be removed for
cleaning. Snap the mat into place after cleaning.
Overhead Console Switchbank
This switchbank is located in the overhead console.
The switchbank may include the interior lamps override,
the power sliding door(s)/override, the power rear
quarter windows and the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Aid
(URPA) disable switches. If your vehicle does not have
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For more information, see each of these features in
the Index.
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