²The feature will ªreadyº when the vehicle is at 0 mph.
The mph (kph) and SEC text will flash, indicating that
conditions are met for the event to begin.
²If the vehicle does not reach 1/8 (1/4) mile distance in
less then 30 seconds, the EVIC will display dashes.
²After a completed 1/8 (1/4) mile event, the speed and
time will be displayed on the EVIC. The speed and
time will remain on the screen until a new perfor-
mance screen is selected, or the vehicle speed drops to
0 mph and climbs past 30 mph (48 kp/h).
²Pressing the trip button will display the vehicle best
1/8 mile or 1/4 mile run.
²To clear the current and vehicle best time and distance,
hold the trip button, then press and release the EVIC
button.
Braking Distance
When the braking distance EVIC screen is active, the
vehicle braking distance and speed at which the brake
was depressed will be displayed. This feature is available
for braking that begins at a speed over 30 MPH (48
kp/h).
²The mph (kph) and Ft. (m). text will flash when the
conditions are met to begin a braking event. While a
braking event is taking place, the starting speed and
current distance will be shown.
²The feature will be disabled if the park brake is
engaged.
²The braking distance measurement will be aborted if
the brake is released before the vehicle comes to a
complete stop.
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CAUTION!
If you skip more than one gear while downshifting
or downshift at too high a vehicle speed, you could
damage the engine, transmission, or clutch.
To maintain a safe speed and prolong brake life, shift
down to 2nd or 1st when descending a steep grade.
When turning a corner, or driving up a steep grade,
downshift early so that the engine will not be overbur-
dened.
PARKING BRAKE
When the parking brake is applied with the
ignition on, the Brake Light in the instrument
cluster will come on.
NOTE:This light only shows that the parking brake is
on. It does not show the degree of brake application.
If the parking brake is applied while the vehicle is
moving, a chime will sound to alert the driver. The chime
will sound up to 10 times or until the vehicle has
returned to a stop.
Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parking
brake is set. To set the parking brake, pull up firmly on
the lever. Also place the gear selector in Reverse. To
release the parking brake, apply the brake pedal, pull up
slightly on the lever, then depress the button on the end
of the lever and push the lever fully down toward the
floor.
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