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·Turn the ignition key to the OFF position. A single
chime will sound to signify that you have successfully
completed the programming.
The Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlertŸ) can be reac-
tivated by repeating this procedure.
NOTE: Although the Enhanced Warning System
(BeltAlertŸ) has been deactivated, the Seat Belt Warning
Light will continue to illuminate while the driver 's seat
belt remains unfastened.
Seat belt extender
If the seat belt is too short, even when fully extended, a
seat belt extender is available from your dealer. The
extender may be used for either front seating positions.
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MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION OF SEAT
BELTS
The seat belt webbing may be cleaned with mild soap or
detergent solution. Allow the belts to dry in the shade.
Do not allow them to retract until completely dry. Do not
attempt to bleach or re-dye belts. The color may rub off
and webbing strength could be affected.
Regularly check seat belt buckles and release mecha-
nisms for positive action and the retractors when in the
automatic locking retractor mode for positive engage-
ment. Refer to ªInstalling a child restraint system to a
UNIBELTº on page 80.
Check that the anchor mounting bolts are tight. If the seat
belt webbing shows obvious cuts, tears, protruding bro-
ken fibers that cause a local increase in webbing thick-
ness, or severe fading which indicates weakening by
exposure to sunlight, the entire seat belt assembly should
be replaced.The lap belt portion of the front UNIBELT has a sleeve
inside which the belt is folded back over itself in a loop.
This allows the belt to help absorb the energy of a
collision through a controlled release of the loop. In the
event that the loop inside the sleeve has come loose,
replace the entire seat belt assembly.
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WARNING!
²FRONT- FACING CHILD RESTRAINTS should
be used in the rear seat whenever possible. If they
must be used in the front passenger seat, move the
seat to the full rear position. Failure to do so could
kill or cause serious injuries to the child.
²Older children up to and including 12 year olds,
should be seated in the rear seat with their seat
belt properly worn and with an appropriate
booster seat if needed.
How the Supplemental Restraint System works
The SRS includes the following components:1. Air bag module (Driver)
2. Air bag module (Passenger)
3. Air bag control unit (including the front impact sen-
sors)
4. SRS warning light
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WARNING!
²Never install a rear-facing child restraint in the front
passenger seat. Rear-facing child restraints MUST
ONLY be used in the rear seat. Forward-facing child
restraints should also be used in the rear seat. If a
forward-facing child restraint must be used in the front
passenger seat, move the seat as far back as possible,
and make sure that the child stays in the child restraint
and away from the door.
Do not allow the child to lean against or close to the
passenger door even if the child is seated in a child
restraint system. The child's head should also not lean
against or be close to the section of the seatback where
the side air bag is located. It is dangerous if the side air
bag inflates. Failure to follow all of these instructions
could lead to serious or fatal injury to the child.
²Work done around and on the side air bag system
components should only be done by an authorized
dealer. Improper work methods could cause an acci-
dental side air bag deployment, or could make a side
air bag inoperable. Either of these situations could
result in serious injury. Be sure to tell anyone who
works on your vehicle that it has air bags.
SRS warning light
There is a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) warning
light on the instrument panel. The system checks itself
each time the ignition is turned on and the light indicates
if there is a problem.
When the ignition key is turned to the ``ON'' or ``START''
position, the warning light should come on for several
seconds and then go out. This means the system is
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working properly. The SRS warning light is shared by the
driver 's air bag, the front passenger 's air bag, and the
optional side air bags.
The air bags will operate only when the ignition switch is
in the ``ON'' or ``START'' position
WARNING!
²If any of the following conditions occur, the SRS
is not working properly and you should immedi-
ately have it inspected by an authorized dealer;
²The SRS warning light does not illuminate
when you start the vehicle.
²The SRS warning light does not go out after
several seconds.
²The SRS warning light comes on while driving.
SRS servicing
The entire SRS must be inspected by an authorized dealer
10 years after the vehicle's manufacture date as shown on
the certification label located on the center pillar of the
vehicle, on the driver's side.
WARNING!
²Any maintenance performed on or near the com-
ponents of the SRS should be performed only by
an authorized dealer. Do not permit anyone else to
do service, inspection, maintenance or repair on
any SRS components or wiring. Similarly, no part
of the SRS should ever be handled, removed or
disposed of by anyone except at an authorized
dealer.
Improper work on the SRS components or wiring
could result in an accidental air bag deployment
or could make the SRS inoperative. Either of these
situation could result in serious injury.
²Do not modify your steering wheel or any other SRS
components or related vehicle part. For example,
replacement of the steering wheel, or modifications
to the front bumper or body structure can negatively
affect SRS performance and may lead to possible
injury.
²If your vehicle has received any front-end dam-
age, you should have the SRS inspected by an
authorized dealer to make sure it is in proper
working order.
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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
CONTENTS
mInstrument cluster......................104
NMeter cluster.........................104
NIndicator and warning light package........105
NSpeedometer.........................106
NTachometer..........................106
NFuel gauge..........................107
NOdometer/Trip odometer................108
NEngine coolant temperature gauge..........109
NTurn signal indicators/hazard warning lights . . 110
NHigh beam indicator...................110
NTheft-alarm indicator...................110
NDoor-ajar warning light and chime.........110NAnti-lock braking system warning light
(if so equipped).......................111
NCruise/speed control indicator............111
NLow-fuel warning light and chime..........111
NFront fog light indicator.................112
NCharging system warning light............112
NOil pressure warning light...............112
NMalfunction indicator light
(SERVICE ENGINE SOON)...............113
NSupplemental Restraint System (SRS)-air bag
warning light.........................114
NBrake warning light....................115
NSeat belt reminder/warning light...........116
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NChanging the setting for warning operation . . . 116
NAutomatic transaxle indicator
(if so equipped).......................117
NTraction Control System warning light
(if so equipped).......................117
NWasher fluid level indicator..............117
mCombination headlights, dimmer and
turn signal lever
.......................118
NHeadlights..........................118
NLight auto-cutout feature
(headlights, fog lights, etc.)...............118
NWhen you want to keep the lights on
(time delay)..........................118
NHeadlight reminder chime...............119
NHeadlight flasher (high/low beam).........119
NDimmer (high/low beam change)..........120
NTurn signals..........................120
mFog light switch........................121
mHazard warning flasher switch............122
mInstrument panel light dimmer control.......123
mElectric rear window defroster.............123
mWindshield wipers......................124
mIntermittent wipers.....................125
mWindshield washer.....................126
mPrecautions to observe when using wipers
and washers
..........................126
mDome light...........................127
mLights (dome lights, etc.) auto-cutout
function
.............................128
mReading lights.........................129
mRear personal lights.....................130
mHorn switch..........................130
mGarage door opener (if so equipped)........130
NTraining the Universal Transceiver..........131
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Indicator and warning light package
1. Washer fluid level indicator!P. 1 1 7
2. Anti-lock braking system warning light
(if so equipped)!P. 111
3. Low-fuel warning light!P. 111
4. Brake warning light!P. 1 1 55. Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - air bag
warning light!P. 1 1 4
6. Seat belt reminder/warning light!P. 1 1 6
7. Turn signal indicators/hazard warning light!P. 1 1 0
8. Trunk-ajar warning light!P 111
9. Front fog light indicator (if so equipped)!P. 1 1 2
10. Door-ajar warning light!P. 1 1 0
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