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1. Malfunction indicator light (MIL) (If installed)
2. Oil pressure warning light
3. Brake warning and parking brake indicator light
4. Seat belt warning light (If installed)
5. Immobilizer warning light (If installed)
6. Turn-signal indicator lights
7. Automatic transmission position indicator light (Automatic transmission only)
8. POWER/HOLD mode indicator light
(Automatic transmission only)
9. High-beam indicator light
10. ABS Service reminder indicator light (If installed)
11. SRS (Airbag) service reminder indicator light (SRI) (If installed) 12. Overdrive off indicator light
(Automatic transmission only)
13. Diesel preheat indicator light (Diesel only)
14. Tachometer (If installed)
15. Low fuel level warning light
16. Fuel filter warning light (Diesel only)
17. Charging system warning light
18. Coolant Temperature gauge
19. Odometer/Trip odometer
20. Fuel gauge
21. 4WD LOW/Hl indicator light
22. Trip odometer reset switch
23. Speedmeter
24. Door-ajar warning light
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1. Coolant Temperature gauge
2. Tachometer (If installed)
3. Turn-signal indicator lights
4. Speedmeter
5. Odometer
6. Fuel gauge
7. Low fuel level warning light
8. ABS Service reminder indicator light (If installed)
9. Malfunction indicator light (MIL) (If installed)
10. Fuel filter warning light (Diesel only)
11. Charging system warning light 12. Brake warning and parking brake indicator light
13. SRS (Airbag) service reminder indicator light (SRI)
(If installed)
14. Diesel pre-heat indicator light (Diesel only)
15. Door-ajar warning light
16. High-beam indicator light
17. Tripmeter reset switch
18. Tripmeter
19. Oil pressure warning light
20. Immobilizer warning light (If installed)
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B290A02A-AAT ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE Minibus/Van
C080A01A-GAT FUEL GAUGE Minibus/Van
The needle on the gauge indicates the approximate fuel level in the fuel tank. The fuel capacity is given in Section 9.
With Tachometer
Without Tachometer C080A02P
C080B02P With Tachometer
C090A02P
C090B02P
Without Tachometer
Truck
C080C02P
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B310B01P-GAT ODOMETER/TRIP ODOMETER Minibus / Van Pushing in the reset switch under the right side of the speedometer when theignition switch is turned "ON" will dis- play the following sequence:
HXDFL077-1
B330A02A-AAT TACHOMETER (If installed) Minibus/Van
Gasoline Engine
Diesel Engine The tachometer registers the speed of your engine in revolutions per minute (rpm).
C070B02P
C070A02P CAUTION:
The engine should not be raced to such a speed that the needle entersthe red zone on the tachometer face. This can cause severe engine dam- age and may void your warranty.
! C070C02P
Truck
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C070E03A-GAT RECOMMENDED SHIFT POINTS The shift points as shown above are recommended for optimum fuel economy and performance.
Shift
from-to 1-2 2-3 3-44-5 Recommended
20 km/h (15 mph)40 km/h (25 mph) 55 km/h (35 mph) 75 km/h (45 mph)
NOTE:
o To shift into reverse, rest the le- ver in neutral for at least 3 sec- onds after your car is completelystopped. Then move the lever into the reverse position.
o During cold weather, shifting may be difficult until the transmis-sion lubricant has warmed up. This is normal and not harmful tothe transmission.
o If you've come to a complete stop
and it's hard to shift into 1st or"R", put the shift lever in "N" position and let up on the clutch. Press the clutch pedal back down,and then shift into 1st or "R" gear position.
o Do not use the shift lever as a handrest during driving, as thiscan result in premature wear of the transmission shift forks. CAUTION:
When downshifting from fifth gearto fourth gear, caution should be taken not to inadvertently press the gear lever sideways in such a man-ner that second gear is engaged. Such a drastic downshift may cause the engine speed to increase to thepoint that the tachometer will enter the red-zone. Such over-revving of the engine may possibly cause en-gine damage.
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D050B01P-GAT Using the Clutch The clutch should be pressed all the way to the floor before shifting, then released slowly. Do not rest your footon the clutch pedal while driving. This can cause unnecessary wear. Do not partially engage the clutch tohold the vehicle on an incline. This causes unnecessary wear. Use the parking brake to hold thevehicle on an incline. Do not operate the clutch pedal rapidly and repeat- edly. C070D02O-AAT Good Driving Practices
o Never take the vehicle out of gear
and coast down a hill. This is ex- tremely hazardous. Always leavethe vehicle in gear.
o Don't "ride" the brakes. This can
cause them to overheat and mal-function. Instead, when you are driv- ing down a long hill, slow down and shift to a lower gear. When you dothis, engine braking will help slow the car.
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10INDEX
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T TACHOMETER ........................................................... 2-14
TAIL GATE ................................................................. 1-21
TAIL GATE WINDOW WASHER FLUID .................... 8-23
TAIL GATE WINDOW WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH ................................................................. 2-22
THEFT-ALARM SYSTEM ... ........................................1-16
THERMOMETER ........................................................ 2-17
TIRE Condition .................................................................. 8-25
Inflation Pressure ..................................................... 8-26
Rotation ................................................................... 8-27
TOOLS AND JACK ..................................................... 4-2
TOWING ..................................................................... 4-15
If your vehicle must be towed ................................. 4-13
TRAILER OR VEHICLE TOWIN G ..............................4-17
TRANSAXLE FLUID .................................................... 9-4
TWIN SWING DOOR .................................................. 1-23
V VENTILATION ............................................................ 2-42
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) .............. 1-5W
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
......................... 2-8
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID ..................................8-20
WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH ........2-21
WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES ................................. 8-21
WINTER DRIVING ...................................................... 3-29