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the same time. If this occurs, the Electronic Speed Control
System can be reactivated by pushing the Electronic
Speed Control ON/OFF button and resetting the desired
vehicle set speed.
To Activate
Push the ON/OFF button. The Cruise Indicator Light in
the instrument cluster will illuminate. To turn the system
off, push the ON/OFF button a second time. The Cruise
Indicator Light will turn off. The system should be
turned off when not in use.
WARNING!
Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on
when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally
set the system or cause it to go faster than you want.
You could lose control and have an accident. Always
leave the system OFF when you are not using it.
To Set A Desired Speed
Turn the Electronic Speed Control ON. When the vehicle
has reached the desired speed, press the SET (-) button
and release. Release the accelerator and the vehicle will
operate at the selected speed.
NOTE:The vehicle should be traveling at a steady
speed and on level ground before pressing the SET
button.
To Deactivate
A soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing the CANCEL
button, or normal brake pressure while slowing the
vehicle will deactivate Electronic Speed Control without
erasing the set speed memory. Pressing the ON/OFF
button or turning the ignition switch OFF erases the set
speed memory.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149
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Disabled Vehicle Towing................... 348
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............. 375
Engine Oil ......................... 363
Door Locks ............................. 30
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 32
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 152
Driving On Slippery Surfaces .................. 270
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ...................... 271
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 91
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 161
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 282
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) .... 390
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 148
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ............ 285
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ...... 175Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
.... 184
Emergency Deck Lid Release ................ 42
Emergency Trunk Release ................... 42
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ............. 346
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 331
Jump Starting ....................... 342
Overheating ........................ 331
Towing ............................ 348
Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 358
Engine ............................... 356
Air Cleaner ......................... 363
Block Heater ........................ 256
Break-In Recommendations .............. 79
Checking Oil Level ................... 361
Compartment ....................... 356
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................ 372,402
Cooling ........................... 371
Exhaust Gas Caution ................80,322
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Leaks, Fluid............................ 83
Life of Tires ............................ 305
Light Bulbs .......................... 83,395
Lights .............................. 83,139
Airbag .................... 63,64,68,81,176
Alarm ............................ 181
Anti-Lock ....................... 182,281
Automatic Headlights ................. 139
Brake Assist Warning .................. 289
Brake Warning .................... 179,279
Bulb Replacement ................. 395,396
Center Mounted Stop .................. 400
Courtesy/Reading ................. 143,151
Cruise ............................ 174
Daytime Running .................... 141
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...........142,143
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . 289
Electronic Throttle Control Warning ....... 175
Engine Temperature Warning ............ 176Exterior
............................ 83
Fog ............................ 141,178
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 331
Headlight Switch ..................... 139
Headlights ...................... 139,396
Headlights On Reminder ............... 141
Headlights On With Wipers ..........140,147
High Beam ...................... 143,178
High Beam Indicator .................. 178
High Beam/Low Beam Select ............ 143
Illuminated Entry ..................... 20
Instrument Cluster ................. 139,174
Intensity Control ..................... 144
Interior ......................... 144,151
License ............................ 400
Lights On Reminder .................. 141
Low Fuel .......................... 183
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ...... 183
Map Reading ..................... 143,151
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Service Manuals........................ 431
Setting the Clock ..................... 203,212
Settings, Personal ........................ 198
Shift Indicator Light ...................... 260
Shift Lever Override ...................... 347
Shift Speeds ........................... 259
Shift Speeds, Manual Transmission ........... 259
Shifting ............................... 261
Automatic Transmission .............261,264
Shoulder Belts ........................... 45
Side Airbag ............................. 64
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) .......... 243
Signals, Turn ...................... 83,142,176
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 270
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 307
Snow Tires ............................ 309
Sound System Kicker ............................ 233
Spark Plugs ............................ 402 Specifications
Fuel (Gasoline) ...................... 402
Oil ............................... 402
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .............. 148
Speedometer ........................... 174
Starting ............................. 27,249
Automatic Transmission ................ 250
Cold Weather ....................... 254
Engine Fails to Start .................. 255
Remote ............................ 27
Starting and Operating .................... 249
Starting Procedures ...................... 249
Steering Column Controls ..................... 142
Column Lock ....................... 147
Power .......................... 274,275
Tilt Column ........................ 147
Wheel, Tilt ......................... 147
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .............. 234
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