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Front Fog Lights Ð If Equipped
The front fog light switch is in the multi-function
control lever. To activate the front fog lights, turn
on the parking or low beam headlights and pull
out the end of the lever.
NOTE:The fog lights will only operate with the park-
ing lights or the headlights on low beam. Selecting high
beam headlights will turn off the fog lights.
Turn Signals
Move the multi-function control lever up or down and
the arrows on each side of the instrument cluster flash to
show proper operation of the front and rear turn signal
lights. You can signal a lane change by moving the lever
partially up or down without moving beyond the detent.
If either light remains on and does not flash, or there is a
very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside light
bulb. If an indicator fails to light when the lever is
moved, it would suggest that the fuse or indicator bulb is
defective.
NOTE:A tone will chime if the turn signals are left on
for more than 1 mile (2 km).
Daytime Running Lights Ð Canada Only
The headlights come on at a low intensity level after the
vehicle has been driven approximately 3 feet (1 meter).
They will turn off when the vehicle is turned off or when
the headlights are switched on.
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
CAUTION!
In cold weather, always turn off the wiper switch
and allow the wipers to return to the park position
before turning off the engine. If the wiper switch is
left on and the wipers freeze to the windshield,
damage to the wiper motor may occur when the
vehicle is restarted.
Intermittent Wiper System
Use the intermittent wiper when weather conditions
make a single wiping cycle, with a variable pause be-
tween cycles, desirable. Move the lever to the DELAY
position, then select the delay interval by turning the end
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To Activate
Press and release the ON´OFF button to turn the system
on. To turn the system off, press the ON´OFF button
again. The system should be turned off when not in use.
The CRUISE indicator light in the instrument cluster
illuminates when the system is on.
To Set At A Desired Speed
When the vehicle has reached the desired speed, press
and release the SET button. Release the accelerator and
the vehicle will operate at the selected speed.
To Deactivate
A soft tap on the brake pedal, normal braking, or pressing
the CANCEL button will deactivate the Speed Control
without erasing the memory. Pressing the ON´OFF but-
ton or turning off the ignition erases the memory.
To Resume Speed
To resume a previously set speed, press and release the
RESUME/ACCEL button. Resume can be used at any
speed above 30 mph (50 km/h).
To Vary The Speed Setting
When the Speed Control is on and set, speed can be
increased by pressing and holding the RESUME/ACCEL
button. When the button is released, a new set speed will
be established.
Tapping the RESUME/ACCEL button once will result in
a 2 mph (3 km/h) speed increase. Each time the button is
tapped, speed increases, so tapping the button three
times will increase speed by 6 mph (9 km/h), etc.
To decrease speed while speed control is on and set, press
and hold the COAST button. Release the button when the
desired speed is reached, and the new speed will be set.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
mInstrument Panel And Interior Controls......114
mInstrument Cluster.....................115
mInstrument Cluster Description............116
mElectronic Digital Clock.................120
NClock Setting Procedure.................121
mRadio General Information...............121
NRadio Broadcast Signals.................121
NTwo Types Of Signals..................121
NElectrical Disturbances..................121
NAM Reception.......................121
NFM Reception........................121
mSales Code RADÐAM & FM Stereo Radio
With Graphic Equalizer, Cassette Tape Player
With CD Player
.......................122
NRadio Security Code...................122
NOperating Instructions - Radio Mode.......122
NPower Switch, Volume Control............123
NSeek Button (Radio Mode)...............123
NTuning.............................123
NBalance............................123
NFade..............................123
NTone Control........................123
NAM/FM-Tape/CD/CD-C................123
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION
Your vehicle is equipped with the instrument cluster
described on the following pages.
1. Voltmeter
Indicates available battery voltage and charging
system operation. The lower red zone indicates
that battery charge may be too low to start the engine.
With the engine running, the normal operating range
is between 11 and 15 volts. Prolonged gauge readings
between 8-11 (undercharge) or above 15 (overcharge)
indicate possible malfunction of generator, voltage
regulator or battery. See your dealer if such indications
occur.
2. Front Fog Light Indicator Light Ð If Equipped
This light shows when the front fog lights are
on.
3. Cruise Indicator Light
This light shows when the electronic speed
control system is turned on.4. Sentry Key Indicator Light Ð If Equipped
Refer to ªSentry Key Immobilizer Systemº in
Section 2 of this manual.
5. Tachometer
Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute
(RPM).
CAUTION!
Do not operate the engine with the tachometer
pointer in the red area. Engine damage will occur.
6. Turn Signal Indicator Lights
The arrows will flash with the exterior turn sig-
nals when the turn signal lever is operated. A tone
will chime if the turn signals are left on for more than
1 mile (2 km).
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²Do not downshift into a low gear while traveling at too
high a speed for that gear. Engine, clutch, or transmis-
sion damage may result.
²Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal. This causes
heat buildup and damages the clutch.
²When you slow down or go up a grade, downshift as
speed requires or the engine may overheat.
²Never hold the vehicle stopped on a hill by using the
clutch pedal. The clutch may be damaged.
²During cold weather, you may experience increased
effort in shifting until the transmission fluid warms
up. This is normal.
²Push in the clutch pedal completely when shifting.
Otherwise, transmission or clutch damage may result.
²When ªrockingº a stuck vehicle by shifting between a
forward gear and reverse, do not spin wheels faster
than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain damage may
result.
²The manual transmission may be equipped with a
ªReverse Blockerº to prevent inadvertent shifts from
5th gear to Reverse. If you experience difficulty shift-
ing into ªReverseº, make sure that you are not inad-
vertently moving the shift lever toward 5th gear when
shifting into ªReverse.º
Recommended Manual Transmission Shifting
Speeds
The ªShift Indicator Lightº in the instrument cluster
reminds you when to shift to the next higher gear (4.0L
Only). The manufacturer recommends that you use the
SIL for normal driving. The desired shift speeds are listed
in the chart below.
Manual Transmission Shift Speeds in MPH (KM/H)
Engine Speeds 1 to 2 2 to 3 3 to 4 4 to 5
2.4L Accel. 15 (24) 25 (40) 40 (64) 45 (72)
Cruise 15 (24) 25 (40) 40 (64) 45 (72)
4.0L Accel. 14 (23) 23 (37) 36 (58) 44 (71)
Cruise 14 (23) 20 (32) 28 (45) 38 (61)
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PARKING BRAKE
To set the parking brake, pull the lever up as firmly as
possible. When the parking brake is applied with the
ignition ON, the BRAKE warning light in the instrument
cluster will light.
NOTE:The BRAKE warning light indicates only that
the parking brake is applied. It does not indicate the
degree of brake application.
NOTE:If the parking brake is applied and the vehicle is
in motion, the BRAKE warning light will flash and a
chime will sound.
Before leaving the vehicle parked on a hill, you must
make sure the parking brake is fully applied and place
the gear selector in the P (Park) position (automatic
transmission) or first gear (manual transmission). Make
certain the transfer case is in gear. Failure to do so may
cause the vehicle to roll and cause damage or injury.
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To access the fuse panel the glove box must be removed.
It is removed by slipping the glove box strap off the hook
and letting the door roll down off its hinges. To reinstall,
position the glove box door at an 8 o'clock orientation,
engage the hinge hook formations on the lower edge of
the glove box door with the hinge pins on the lower edge
of the instrument panel. Tilt the upper edge of the glove
box door upward toward the instrument panel enough to
reattach the glove box strap to the door. Rotate glove box
door to closed position. Open and close to insure proper
installation.
Cavity Fuse Description
1 20 Amp Yellow Park Lights, Skim
(Sentry Key)
2 20 Amp Yellow Stop Lights
3 20 Amp Yellow Subwoofer System
4 10 Amp Red Door Switch Defeat
5 10 Amp Red Airbag
6 20 Amp Yellow Rear Wiper
7 10 Amp Red Back-Up Lights, Rear Win-
dow Defroster Relay, ABS
8 10 Amp Red HEVAC
Cavity Fuse Description
9 10 Amp Red Airbag
10 10 Amp Red Instrument Cluster
11 10 Amp Red Solenoids, DRL
12 10 Amp Red Power Distribution Relays,
Skim (Sentry Key)
13 10 Amp Red Turn Signals
14 10 Amp Red Radio
15 10 Amp Red HBL (Rear Window De-
froster) Switch
16 10 Amp Red Headlamp Aim (Export
Only)
17 25 Amp Natu-
ralFront Wiper
18 20 Amp Yellow Cigar Lighter
19 20 Amp Yellow Spare
20 20 Amp Yellow Transmission: Manual -
Clutch Interlock Switch By-
pass Automatic - Ignition
Starter Circuit
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