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These indicators on the instrument
panel show which position the shif t
lever is in.To shif t f rom any position, press
f irmly on the brake pedal and press
the release button on the front of the
shiftlever.Youcannotshiftoutof
Park when the ignition switch is in
the LOCK (0) or ACCESSORY (I)
position.
The ‘‘D’’ indicator comes on f or a
f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to ON (II). If it
f lashes while driving (in any shif t
position), it indicates a possible
problem in the transmission. Avoid
rapid acceleration and have the trans-
mission checked by your dealer as
soon as possible.
Automatic Transmission
Shif t L ever Position Indicators
Shif ting
138
Canadian DX model
LX, U.S. EX, and Canadian Si models
RELEASE BUTTONSHIFT LEVER
U.S. DX model
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In this case, the starter motor’s
speed sounds normal, or even f aster
than normal, when you turn the
ignition switch to START (III), but
the engine does not run.Are you using a properly coded
key? An improperly coded key will
cause the immobilizer system
indicator in the instrument panel
to blink rapidly (see page ).
Are you using the proper starting
procedure? Ref er to on page . Do you have f uel? Check the f uel
gauge; the low f uel indicator may
not be working.
There may be an electrical
problem, such as no power to the
f uel pump. Check all the f uses
(see page ).
If youfindnothingwrong,youwill
need a qualif ied technician to f ind
the problem. See
on page .
70
135 198
202
If theEngineWon’tStart
T he Starter Operates Normally
Starting the
Engine Emergency
Towing
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
189
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Keys .69
Gauges
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Engine Coolant Temperature . 62
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Fuel .61
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 138
5-speed Manual .........................
Transmission .136
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Glove Box .86
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 163
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 67
Headlights ........................................
Aiming .163
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Daytime Running Lights . 65
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High Beam Indicator . 58
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Reminder Beeper .65
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 163
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Turning on .65
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Head Restraints .77
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Heating and Cooling .88
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High Altitude, Starting at . 135
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High-Low Beam Switch . 65
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High-mount Brake Light . 168
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Hood Latch .162 .......................
Hood, Opening the .124
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Horn .63
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Hydraulic Clutch .161
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 183
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Jack, Tire .183
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Jump Starting .190
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 206
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .69
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Switch .71
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Timing Control System . 216
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Important Safety Precautions . 8
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 56
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Inf ant Restraint .35
Inf ant Seats .............
LATCH Anchor System . 39
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Lower Anchors .38
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Tether Anchor Points . 42
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 172
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High Speed Driving . 173
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Normal Driving .173
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Inside Mirror .81
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Inspection, Tire .174
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Instrument Panel .53
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Instrument Panel Lights . 56
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 66.................................
Interior Lights .84
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Introduction .i
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Label, Certif ication .206
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Lane Change, Signaling . 65
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 15,20
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LATCH Anchor System . 39
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .163
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Indicator .56
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Parking .57
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Turn Signal .58
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Load Limit .130
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 71
Index
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J
K
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