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HAZARD WARNING FLASHER
The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the
instrument panel, below the radio.Press the switch to turn on the Hazard Warning
flasher. When the switch is activated, all directional
turn signals will flash on and off to warn oncoming
traffic of an emergency. Press the switch a second time to
turn off the Hazard Warning flasher.
This is an emergency warning system and should not be
used when the vehicle is in motion. Use it when your
vehicle is disabled and is creating a safety hazard for
other motorists.
If it is necessary to leave the vehicle to go for service, the
Hazard Warning flasher will continue to operate with the
ignition key removed and the vehicle locked.
NOTE: With extended use, the Hazard Warning flasher
may wear down your battery.
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
In any of the following situations, you can reduce the
potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action.
•On the highways — Slow down.
•In city traffic — While stopped, put transaxle in
NEUTRAL, but do not increase engine idle speed.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage
your vehicle. If the pointer rises to the H (red) mark,
the instrument cluster will sound a chime. When
safe, pull over and stop the vehicle with the engine at
idle. Turn off the air conditioning and wait until the
pointer drops back into the normal range. If the
pointer remains on the H (red) mark for more than a
minute, turn the engine off immediately and call for
service.
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the gas cap is properly tightened. Press the trip odometer
“Reset” button to turn off the message. If the problem
persists, the message will appear the next time the
vehicle is started. This might indicate a damaged cap. If
the problem is detected twice in a row, the system will
turn on the “Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL).” Resolv-
ing the problem will turn the MIL light off.
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass
an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration.For states that require an Inspection and Mainte-
nance (I/M), this check verifies the “Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL)” is functioning and is not
on when the engine is running, and that the OBD II
system is ready for testing. Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II
system may
notbe ready if your vehicle was recently
serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace-
ment. If the OBD II system should be determined not
ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.
Your vehicle has a simple ignition key-actuated test,
which you can use prior to going to the test station. To
check if your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must
do the following:
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, but do not
crank or start the engine.
2. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start
this test over.
3. As soon as you turn the ignition switch to the ON
position, you will see the MIL symbol come on as part of
a normal bulb check.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 353
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Automatic Oil Change Indicator........164,174,408
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 235
Automatic Transaxle ................ 247,250,376
Adding Fluid ................... 377,378,405
Filter ............................... 378
Fluid and Filter Changes ................. 378
Fluid Level Check ................... 377,378
Interlock System .................... 252,253
Reset Mode .......................... 257
Selection Of Lubricant ................... 405
Shifting ............................. 250
Special Additives ...................... 378
Autostick ............................. 258
Back-Up Lights ......................... 398
Battery ............................... 360
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ....... 26
Location ............................ 360
Belts, Seat ............................ 39,79Body Mechanism Lubrication
............... 364
B-Pillar Location ........................ 282
Brake Assist System ...................... 270
Brake, Parking .......................... 264
Brake System ........................... 374
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... 267
Fluid Check ....................... 374,405
Master Cylinder ....................... 374
Parking ............................. 264
Warning Light ........................ 160
Brakes ............................... 374
Brake/Transaxle Interlock .................. 252
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 77
Bulb Replacement ....................... 394
Bulbs, Light .......................... 81,394
Calibration, Compass ..................... 177
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 403
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Towing............................... 318
Disabled Vehicle ....................... 344
Guide .............................. 321
Recreational .......................... 328
Weight .............................. 321
Traction .............................. 260
Trailer Towing .......................... 318
Cooling System Tips .................... 328
Hitches ............................. 319
Minimum Requirements ................. 323
Trailer and Tongue Weight ............... 322
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 321
Trailer Weight .......................... 321
Transaxle Additives ............................ 378
Automatic ...................... 247,250,376
Autostick ............................ 258
Filter ............................... 378
Maintenance ......................... 376 Operation
........................... 250
Overdrive ........................... 255
Selection of Lubricant ................... 405
Transmission ..................... See Transaxle
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 26
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener
(HomeLink) ........................... 138
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 21
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ........ 21
Transporting Pets ........................ 76
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 291
Trip Odometer .......................... 162
Trip Odometer Reset Button ................ 165
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid) .................... 35,37
Trunk Release, Emergency .................. 37
Trunk Release Remote Control ............... 35
Turn Signals ................... 123,128,166,398
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