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Turn signal:Illuminates when the
left or right turn signal or the
hazard lights are turned on. If the
indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.
High beams:Illuminates when the
high beam headlamps are turned on.
Daytime running lamps (DRL)
(if equipped):Illuminates when
the Daytime running lamps are on.
Also is an indication that the tail
lamps, license plate lamps, side marker lamps and parking lamps are
switched OFF.
Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during
inclement weather. The Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) system
does not activate the 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.
Key-in-ignition warning chime:Sounds when the key is left in the
ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACCESSORY 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 (the key is not in the ignition) and the
driver’s door is opened.
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HEADLAMP CONTROL
Turns the lamps off.
Turns on the parking lamps,
instrument panel lamps, license
plate lamps and tail lamps.
Turns the headlamps on.
Foglamp control (if equipped)
The foglamps can be turned on
when the headlamp control is in
the
orposition and the
high beams are not on.
Pull the headlamp control towards
you to turn on the foglamps. The
indicator light under the foglamp
symbol will illuminate.
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output. When activated, the DRL
telltale is illuminated.
To activate:
•the ignition must be in the ON position,
•the headlamp control is in the OFF or parking lamp position and
•the parking brake must be disengaged.
Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during
inclement weather. The Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) system
does not activate the 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.
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High beams
Pull the lever towards you, to the
second detent, to activate. Pull the
lever towards you again to
deactivate.
Flash to pass
Pull toward you, to the first detent,
to activate and release to deactivate.
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
Use to adjust the brightness of the
instrument panel and all applicable
switches in the vehicle during
headlamp and parklamp operation.
Move the control to the full upright
position, past detent, to turn on the
interior lamps.
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS
The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant.
If your vehicle has been in an accident the alignment of your headlamps
should be checked by a qualified service technician.
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Headlamp vertical aim adjustment
1. Park the vehicle directly in front of a wall or screen on a level surface,
approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters) away.
•(1) Eight feet
•(2) Center height of lamp to ground
•(3) Twenty five feet
•(4) Horizontal reference line
2. Measure the height from the
center of your headlamp to the
ground and mark an 8 foot (2.4
meter) horizontal reference line on
the vertical wall or screen at this
height (a piece of masking tape
works well). The center of the lamp
is marked by a 3.0 mm circle on the
headlamp lens.
3. Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and
open the hood.
4. On the wall or screen you will
observe a flat zone of high intensity
light located at the top of the beam
pattern.
5. If the top edge of the high
intensity light zone is not at the
horizontal reference line, the
headlamp will need to be adjusted.
6. Locate the vertical adjuster on
each headlamp, then usea7mm
Allen wrench or a Phillips
screwdriver to adjust the headlamp
up or down.
7. HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT
REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE
AND IS NON-ADJUSTABLE.
8. Close the hood and turn off the
lamps.
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
13 30A* Convertible top
14 30A* Seat
15—Not used
16 30A* Front amplifier (Shaker 500
radio)
20 Mini relay PCM #2
21 Micro relay Fuel pump
22 Mini relay Starter
23 Micro relay PCM #1
24 Micro relay A/C clutch
25 Mini relay Cooling fan (High-speed)
26 Mini relay Horn
27 Micro relay High beams
28 Mini relay Cooling fan (Low-speed)
29 Mini relay Rear defroster
30 Micro relay Fog lamps
31 Mini relay Convertible top (Up)
32 Mini relay Climate control blower
33 Mini relay Convertible top (Down)
34—Not used
35—Not used
36—Not used
37—Not used
38—Not used
39—Not used
40 15A** Engine #2
41 15A** Fuel pump
42 15A** Engine #3
43 10A** Alternator
44 10A** Delayed accessory
45 10A** PCM
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
46 25A** Horn
47 15A** Engine #1
48 Diode A/C clutch
49 15A** A/C clutch
50 15A** High beams
51 10A** Convertible top
52 30A** Rear defroster
53 Diode PCM
54 10A** PCM delay
55—Not used
56 20A** Radio
57 20A** Decklid release
58 15A** Fog lamps
59 30A** SJB #5 (Instrument panel fuse
box)
60—Not used
61 20A** Power point #1 (Instrument
panel)
62 20A** SJB #7 (Instrument panel fuse
box)
63 30A** SJB #6 (Instrument panel fuse
box)
64 20A** Power point #2 (Console)
65 30A** ABS #2
66—Not used
67 30A** SJB #4 (Instrument panel fuse
box)
68 20A** Ignition
* Cartridge Fuses ** Mini Fuses
Auxiliary relay
There is a relay located on the accelerator pedal assembly for the PCM
delay. Note: Only on manual transmission applications.
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F
Fail safe cooling ........................204
Floor mats ...................................59
Fluid capacities .........................220
Foglamps .....................................32
Fuel ............................................206calculating fuel
economy ............................52, 210
cap ...........................................208
capacity ...................................220
choosing the right fuel ...........208
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................213
detergent in fuel .....................209
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................206, 208, 210
filter, specifications ........210, 219
improving fuel economy ........210
octane rating ...........209, 224 –225
quality ......................................209
running out of fuel .................210
safety information relating
to automotive fuels ................206
Fuses ..................................160 –161
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............208
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................210
Gauges .........................................15
H
Hazard flashers .........................159
Head restraints ...........................76
Headlamps ...................................32 aiming ..................................33 –34 bulb specifications ....................36
daytime running lights .............32
flash to pass ..............................33
high beam .................................33
replacing bulbs .........................36
turning on and off ....................32
Heating heating and air conditioning
system .......................................29
Hood ..........................................190
I
Ignition .......................143, 224 –225
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................107
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................215
Instrument panel cleaning ...................................185
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................33
J
Jack ............................................121 positioning ...............................121
storage .....................................121
Jump-starting your vehicle ......167
K
Keyless entry system autolock .....................................63
Keys positions of the ignition .........143
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