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To place the entire system in automatic mode, do
the following:
1. Press the driver’s temperature knob to turn
the system on.
2. Adjust the temperature to a comfortable
setting.
Choosing the coldest or warmest temperature
will not cause the system to heat or cool
any faster.
In cold weather, the system will start at
reduced fan speeds to avoid blowing cold air
into your vehicle until warmer air is available.
Then, as the air warms, it will be delivered
through the instrument panel outlets. The
length of time needed for warm up will depend
on the outside temperature and the length
of time that has elapsed since your vehicle was
last driven.3. Adjust the PASS TEMP indicator that is
located below the temperature display. If
only the larger center bar is lit, the passenger
side will be adjust to the same temperature
setting as the driver side. Each bar that is lit to
the + side of the center bar indicates that
the passenger side will control to a warmer
setting than the driver side. Each bar lit to
the — side of the center bar indicates that the
passenger side will control to a cooler
setting than the driver side.
4. Wait for the system to regulate. This may take
from 10 to 30 minutes. Then adjust the
temperature as necessary.
5. To turn the system off, press the
passenger’s knob.
Manual Operation
MODE:Press this button to manually change the
direction of airow in your vehicle; keep pressing
the button until the desired mode appears on
the display.
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Drunken Driving
Death and injury associated with drinking and
driving is a national tragedy. It is the number
one contributor to the highway death toll,
claiming thousands of victims every year.
Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to
drive a vehicle:
Judgment
Muscular Coordination
Vision
Attentiveness
Police records show that almost half of all motor
vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol. In most
cases, these deaths are the result of someone who
was drinking and driving. In recent years, more
than 16,000 annual motor vehicle-related deaths
have been associated with the use of alcohol, with
more than 300,000 people injured.Many adults — by some estimates, nearly half
the adult population — choose never to drink
alcohol, so they never drive after drinking.
For persons under 21, it is against the law in
every U.S. state to drink alcohol. There are good
medical, psychological, and developmental
reasons for these laws.
The obvious way to eliminate the leading highway
safety problem is for people never to drink
alcohol and then drive. But what if people do?
How much is “too much” if someone plans
to drive? It is a lot less than many might think.
Although it depends on each person and situation,
here is some general information on the problem.
The Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of
someone who is drinking depends upon
four things:
The amount of alcohol consumed
The drinker’s body weight
The amount of food that is consumed before
and during drinking
The length of time it has taken the drinker to
consume the alcohol
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Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamp Bulb Number
Front Turn Signal/Parking Lamp 3457K
Headlamps
High-beam 9005
Low-beam 9006
Liftgate-Mounted
Back-up Lamp 921
Taillamp 161
Rear Outboard
Stoplamp/Taillamp/Turn
Signal Lamp3057K
Sidemarker Lamp 168
For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact
your dealer.
Windshield Replacement
Keep in mind that your windshield is part of the
Head-Up Display (HUD) system. If you ever have
to get your windshield replaced, be sure to get
one that is designed for HUD or your HUD image
may look blurred or out of focus.
Windshield Wiper Blade
Replacement
Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for
wear and cracking. SeeScheduled Maintenance
on page 475for more information.
Replacement blades come in different types and
are removed in different ways. For proper type and
length, seeNormal Maintenance Replacement
Parts on page 486.
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