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This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .52
............................
Instrument Panel .53
..........
Instrument Panel Indicators . 56
..
Maintenance Required Indicator . 60
.............................................
Gauges .61
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Odometer .61
...................................
Trip Meter .61
..................................
Fuel Gauge .61
...................
Temperature Gauge . 62
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .63
.
Windshield Wipers and Washers . 64
...........
Turn Signal and Headlights . 65
........
Instrument Panel Brightness . 66
...................
Hazard Warning Light . 67
.................
Rear Window Def ogger . 67
..........
Steering Wheel Adjustment . 68
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Keys and Locks .69
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Immobilizer System .70
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Ignition Switch .71
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Door Locks .72
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Power Door Locks .72
..............
Childproof Door Locks . 72
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Trunk .73
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 73
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Remote Transmitter .74 .................................................
Seats .76
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Power Windows .80
.........................................
Moonroof .81
.............................................
Mirrors .81
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Parking Brake .83
.................................
Interior Lights .84
...........
Interior Convenience Items . 85
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Beverage Holders .86
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Accessory Power Sockets . 86
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Glove Box .86
...............
Console Compartment . 86
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
51
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
63
MOONROOFHAZARD WARNING
LIGHTS
TILT ADJUSTMENT
MIRROR CONTROLS HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS
CRUISE CONTROL
SWITCHESREAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
CRUISE CONTROL
MASTER SWITCH HORN
(P.
81) (P.
65)
(P.64) (P.
67)
(P.67)
(P. 117)
(P.
68)
(P.
82)
(P.
117)
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To adjust the steering wheel upward
or downward:Push the lever under the steering
column all the way down. Push the lever up to lock the
steering wheel in that position.
Make sure you have securely
locked the steering wheel in place
by trying to move it up and down.
Make any steering wheel adjustment
bef ore you start driving.
Move the steering wheel up or
down to the desired position.
Make sure you can see the
instrument panel gauges and the
indicator lights.
1. 4.
2. 3.
Steering Wheel A djustment
68
Adjusting the steering wheel
position while driving may
cause you to lose control of the
vehicle and be seriously injured
inacrash.
Adjust the steering wheel only
when the vehicle is stopped.
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Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove f rost, snow,
or ice.
Check that the hood and trunk are
f ully closed.
Visually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure.Check that any items you may be
carrying are stored properly or
f astened down securely.
Check the seat adjustment (see
page ).
Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
page ).
Check the steering wheel
adjustment (see page ).
Make sure the doors are securely
closed and locked.Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passengers have f astened
their seat belts (see page ).
When you start the engine, check
the gauges and indicator lights in
the instrument panel (see page
).
Youshoulddothefollowingchecks
and adjustments every day bef ore
you drive your vehicle.
1.
2.
3. 4.
9.
8. 7. 6. 5. 76
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53
Preparing to Drive
134
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CONT INUED
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Snow Tires .176
..................................
Sound System .92
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .182
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Specif ications .209
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Specif ications Charts . 208
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Speed Control .117
.........................................
Spotlights .84
..........
SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 23
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 29
.............................
Airbag Service .28
How the Side Airbag Cutof f ......................
Indicator Works .28
How the SRS Indicator .......................................
Works .27
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .24
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 26
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SRS Components .23
.............................
SRS Indicator .27 ,57
....
START (Ignition Key Position) . 71
..............
State Emissions Testing . 218
.......................
Starting the Engine .135
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .135
................
With a Dead Battery . 190 ........
Steam Coming f rom Engine . 191
Steering Wheel ..................................
Adjustment .68
.............
Anti-theft Column Lock . 71
.....................
Stereo Sound System .92
....................
Storing Your Vehicle .179
Supplemental Restraint ................................
System .11, 23
......................................
Servicing .28
.........................
SRS Indicator .27 ,57
...................
System Components . 23
..................................
Synthetic Oil .155
Taillights, Changing ..................................
Bulbs .166, 167
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 181
....................................
Tape Player .112
Technical Descriptions ......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 210
.....
Emissions Control Systems . 215
.....................
Oxygenated Fuels .213
..........
State Emissions Testing . 218
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .217 .................................
Tire Labeling .212
.......................
Temperature Gauge .62
.....................
Tether Anchor Points .42
............................
Thef t Protection .114
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 217
..........................
Time, Setting the .115
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Timing Belt .160
....................................
Tire Chains .177
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat . 183
...........................
Tire Inf ormation .210
...............................................
Tires .171
..............................
Air Pressure .173
.........................
Checking Wear .174
..........................
Compact Spare .182
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 210
......................................
Inf lation .172
..................................
Inspection .174
..............................
Maintenance .174
...................................
Replacing .175
......................................
Rotating .175
...........................................
Snow .176
............................
Specif ications .209
................................
Tire Chains .177
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Tools, Tire Changing . 183
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