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WARNING!
Tilting the steering column while the vehicle is
moving is dangerous. Without a stable steering col-
umn, you could lose control of the vehicle and have
an accident. Adjust the column only while the ve-
hicle is stopped. Be sure it is locked before driving.
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL
When engaged, this device takes over accelerator opera-
tions beginning at speeds of approximately 30 mph (48
km/h). The controls are mounted on the steering wheel
and consist of ON·OFF, SET, RES·ACCEL, CANCEL, and
DECEL controls.
To Activate
Press and release the ON·OFF button to turn the system
on. To turn the system off, press the ON·OFF button
again. The system should be turned off when not in use.
The CRUISE indicator light in the instrument cluster
illuminates when the system is on.
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holding the button in resets the trip odometer. Also,
pressing the “Reset” button will clear out any warning
messages in the odometer display.
13. Odometer/Trip Odometer
A vacuum fluorescent display indicates the total distance
the vehicle has been driven. Also, the cluster will display,
replacing the odometer/trip odometer, vehicle warning
messages such as: door/gate/glass ajar and low washer
fluid. See appropriate sections for more information.
NOTE:If vehicle is equipped with the optional Elec-
tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) in the overhead
console, the warnings “door”, “GATE”, “GLASS”, and
“LOWASH” will be displayed in the EVIC display (not in
the instrument cluster). For additional information, refer
to “Overhead Console — If Equipped” in Section 3.
NOTE:The warnings “LOCOOL” and “GASCAP” will
always be displayed in the odometer display.U.S. federal regulations require that upon transfer of
vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the purchaser the
correct mileage that the vehicle has been driven. There-
fore, if the odometer reading is changed during repair or
replacement, be sure to keep a record of the reading
before and after the service so that the correct mileage can
be determined.
14. Cruise Indicator Light
This indicator lights when the speed control
system is turned ON.
15. Oil Pressure Warning Light
Shows low engine oil pressure. The light will come
on and remain on when the ignition switch is
turned from the OFF to the ON position, and the light
will turn off after the engine is started. If the bulb does
not come on, have the system checked by your autho-
rized dealer.
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Radiator Cap......................... 336
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze).........334,366
Temperature Gauge..................... 169
Crankcase Emission Control System.......... 327
Cruise Control (Speed Control).............. 123
CruiseLight ........................... 170
CupHolder ............................ 152
Customer Assistance..................... 392
Daytime Running Lights................... 118
Dealer Service.......................... 319
Defroster, Rear Window................... 158
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 121
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 317
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 119
Dipsticks
Oil (Engine).......................... 320
Power Steering........................ 330
Disabled Vehicle Towing................... 311Disarming, Theft System................... 20
Disposal
Engine Oil........................... 323
Used Engine Fluids..................... 323
Door Locks........................... 26,28
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 29
Door Opener, Garage..................... 143
DriveBelts ............................ 323
Driving ............................... 235
Off-Pavement......................... 235
Off-Road............................ 235
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 83
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet)...... 150
Electrical Power Outlets................... 150
Electronic Brake Control System............. 125
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 123
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)............ 129
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light...... 174
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LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren)..... 68,69
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 273
LifeofTires ............................ 258
Lights............................. 117,361
Airbag............................ 64,173
Anti-Lock........................... 168
Back-Up............................. 365
Battery Saver......................... 117
Brake Assist Warning.................132,175
Brake Warning........................ 171
Bulb Replacement...................... 362
Cargo .............................. 154
Center Mounted Stop................... 365
Cruise .............................. 170
Daytime Running...................... 118
Dimmer Switch, Headlight............. 117,119
Dome.............................. 134Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Indicator...........................130,175
Electronic Throttle Control Warning......... 174
Fog ............................. 118,364
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator............... 167
Fuses............................... 353
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 302
Headlight Switch...................... 117
Headlights........................... 362
High Beam Indicator.................... 166
Instrument Cluster................... 117,118
Interior........................... 118,119
Lights On Reminder.................... 118
Low Fuel............................ 173
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 168
Map Reading......................... 120
Oil Pressure.......................... 170
Passing............................. 119
Reading............................. 134
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Shifting ............................... 220
Automatic Transmission...............220,221
Manual Transmission................... 216
Transfer Case......................228,232
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage.............. 43
Shoulder Belts........................... 37
Signals, Turn................... 119,166,363,365
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 260
Snow Plow............................ 299
Spare Tire............................. 305
Spark Plug Wires (Ignition Cables/Wires)...... 324
Spark Plugs............................ 324
Specifications
Fuel (Gasoline)........................ 273
Oil ................................ 322
Speed Control (Cruise Control).............. 123
Speedometer........................... 166
Starting............................... 211
Automatic Transmission................. 211Cold Weather......................... 212
Engine Block Heater.................... 215
Engine Fails to Start.................... 213
Manual Transmission................... 211
Steering
Power...........................243,330
Wheel Lock........................... 16
Wheel, Tilt........................... 122
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls.............................. 200
Storage............................... 361
Storage, Vehicle......................206,361
StoringYourVehicle ...................... 361
Sun Roof.............................. 148
Sun Visor Extension....................... 85
Sunroof Maintenance..................... 150
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 49
Swing Gate, Rear......................... 33
Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 322
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