2003 Chevrolet Malibu Owners Manual

To stop the window while it is lowering, press the front of the switch. To raise the window, press and hold the front of the switch. Window Lockout The driver’s power window controls also include a lock out button. Press the LOCK OUT button to stop the front and rear passengers from using their window switches. The driver can still operate all the windows with the lock on. Press the LOCK OUT button again to return to normal window operation. Sun Visors To block out glare, you can swing down the visors. You can also remove them from the center mount and swing them to the side, to block out glare from the side. If your vehicle has a lighted visor vanity mirror, the mirror is located on the passenger’s side visor. When you lift the cover, the light will turn on.

Theft-Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal. Passlock@ Your vehicle has the Passlock@ theft-deterrent system. Passlock@ is a passive theft-deterrent system. Passlock@ enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder has not been tampered with.

THEFT SYSTEM

During normal operation, the THEFT SYSTEM light will come on for approximately five seconds when the key is turned to ON and the engine is started.

After attempting to start the engine, if the THEFT SYSTEM light flashes or stays on, wait ten minutes with the key in ON until the light goes off. Then turn the ignition to OFF before attempting to start the engine again.

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Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

New Vehicle Break-In

Notice: Your vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate “break-in.” But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines:

Don’t drive at any one speed - fast or slow - for the first 500 miles (805 km). Don’t make full-throttle starts. Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time your new brake linings aren’t yet broken in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow this breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake linings. Don’t tow a trailer during break-in. See “Towing a Trailer” in the Index for more information.

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Ignition Positions With the key in the ignition switch, you can turn it to four different positions.

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Notice: If your key seems stuck in OFF and you can’t turn it, be sure you are using the correct key; if so, is it all the way in? Turn the key only with your hand. Using a tool to force it could break the key or the ignition switch. If none of this works, then your vehicle needs service.

A (OFF): This is the only position from which you can remove the key. It also locks your ignition and transaxle. A warning chime will sound if you open the driver’s door when the ignition is off and the key is in the ignition. B (ACCESSORY): This position lets you use things like the radio and windshield wipers when the engine is not running. To use ACCESSORY, turn the key clockwise to the first position. Use this position if your vehicle must be pushed or towed, but never try to push-start your vehicle. See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 4-29. C (ON): This position unlocks the ignition. It is also the position to where the key returns after you start the engine and release the switch. The switch will stay in this position when the engine is running. But even when the engine is not running, you can use ON to operate your electrical accessories, and to display some instrument panel warning lights.

D (START): This position starts the engine. When the sngne sterts, re!e2,se !he kat{. will return to ON for normal driving.

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Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Your vehicle is equipped with a Retained Accessory Power (RAP) feature which will allow the radio to continue to work up to 10 minutes after the ignition is turned to OFF. Your radio will work when the ignition key is in ON or ACCESSORY. Once the key is turned from ON to OFF, the radio will continue to work for up to 10 minutes or until the driver’s door is opened. Starting Your Engine Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Your engine won’t start in any other position - that’s a safety feature. To restart when you’re already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Notices Don’t try to shift to PARK (P) if your vehicle is moving. If you do, you could damage the transaxle. Shift to PARK (P) only when your vehicle is stopped.

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1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn your

ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm.

Notice: Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor. Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your starter. 2. If your engine won’t start (or starts but then stops),

it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for not more than 15 seconds at a time. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine.

Notice: Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer. If you don’t, your engine might not perform properly.

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Engine Coolant Heater

In very cold weather, 0°F (-18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater, if your vehicle has this feature, can help. You’ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle. At temperatures above 32°F (OOC), use of the coolant heater is not required.

4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and

store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts. If you don’t, it could be damaged.

How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in? The answer depends on the outside temperature, the kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact your dealer in the area where you’ll be parking your vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area.

To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The engine coolant heater cord is located near the engine air cleaner/filter.

3. Plug i . lto a normal, grounded 1 IO-volt AC outlet.

Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock. Also, the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire. You could be seriously injured. Plug the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. If the cord won’t reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps.

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Automatic Transaxle Operation

Your automatic transaxle has a shift lever located on the console between the seats.

PARK (P): This position locks your front wheels. It’s the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can’t move easily.

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It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. (Continued)

CAUTION:

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Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle won’t move, even when you’re on fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P). See “Shifting Into Park (P)” in the Index. If you’re pulling a trailer, see “Towing a Trailer’’ in the Index.

Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK P) before starting the engine. Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system. You have to apply your regular brake before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key is in ON. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever - push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) - as you maintain brake application. Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish. (Press the shift lever button before moving the shift lever.) See Shifting Out of Park ( f ) on page 2-27 later in this section.

REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up.

Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transaxle. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is stopped. To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your transaxle, see If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow on page 4-28.

NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine doesn’t connect with the wheels. To restart when you’re already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed.

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gear wh your engine

is “racing” [running at high speed) is dangerous. Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal, your vehicle could move very rapidly. You could lose control and hit people or objects. Don’t shift into a drive gear while your engine is racing.

Notice: Damage to your transaxle caused by shifting into a drive gear with the engine racing isn’t covered by your warranty.

AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you’re:

Going less than 35 mph (56 km/h), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. Going about 35 mph (56 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all the way down.

You’ll shift down to the next gear and have more power. Notice: If your vehicle seems to start up rather slowly, or if it seems not to shift gears as you go faster, something may be wrong with a transaxle system sensor. If you drive very far that way, your vehicle can be damaged. So, if this happens, have your vehicle serviced right away. Until then, you can use SECOND (2) when you are driving less than 35 mph (55 km/h) and AUTOMATIC nweDnmn/e jn\ +-.. U W L I I Y I U B W L \U] BVI 111LJ11GB J p G G U 3 .

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THIRD (3): This position is also used for normal driving, however, it offers more power and lower fuel economy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D). Here are some times you might choose THIRD (3) instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D):

FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power (but lower fuel economy) than SECOND (2). You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the shift lever is put in FIRST (I), the transaxle won’t shift into first gear until the vehicle is going slow enough.

When driving on hilly, winding roads. When towing a trailer, so there is less shifting between gears. When going down a steep hill.

SECOND (2): This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy. You can use SECOND (2) on hills. It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads, but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on. Notice: Don’t drive in SECOND (2) for more than 25 miles (40 km), or at speeds over 55 mph (90 km/h), or you can damage your transaxle. Use THIRD (3) or AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D) as much as possible. Don’t shift into SECOND (2) unless you are going slower than 65 mph (105 km/h) or you can damage your engine.

Notice: If your front wheels won’t turn, don’t try to drive. This might happen if you were stuck in very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid object. You could damage your transaxle. Also, if you stop when going uphill, don’t hold your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal. This could overheat and damage the transaxle. Use your brakes to hold your vehicle in position on a hill. Second-Gear Start Your vehicle is equipped with a second-gear start feature. Place the shift lever in SECOND (2) gear to provide more traction when you are starting on ice or other slippery surfaces. The transaxle will be in SECOND (2) gear when the vehicle begins to move. After staring in SECOND (2) gear place the shift lever in THIRD (3) or AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D). This feature is only for improved traction when the road surface is slippery and is not intended for continuous use or when the vehicle is stuck in sand, mud, ice, snow or gravel.

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Parking Brake

Shifting Into Park (P)

To set the parking brake, push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on. Brake System Warning Light on page 3-28.

To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot. Push down on the parking brake pedal with your left foot. If the parking brake is not released when you begin to drive, the brake system warning light will come on and a chime will y u n d \yprnjnn \ r n l ~ that the narkinn hrake r -. ’ ... . 3 - . - ‘ I - Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat. You may have to replace them, and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle. If you are towing a trailer and are parking on a hill; see Towing a Trailer on page 4-34.

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It can be dangerous to get out of you. .chicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle won’t move, even when you’re on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. If you’re pulling a trailer, see ‘‘Towing a Trailer” in the Index.

1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and

set the parking brake.

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2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) like this:

Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running

It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch fire. You or others could be injured. Don’t leave your vehicle with the engine running.

If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and your parking brake is firmly set before you leave it. After you’ve moved the shift lever into PARK (P), hold the regular brake pedal down. Then, see if you can move the shift lever away from PARK (P) without first pushing the button. If you can, it means that the shift lever wasn’t fully locked in PARK (P).

Hold in the button on the shift lever Push the shift lever all the way toward the front of the vehicle.

3. Turn the ignition key to OFF. 4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can

leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P).

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Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your transaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transaxle. You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). This is called “torque lock.” To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into PARK (P) properly before you leave the driver’s seat. To find out how, see Shifting Into Park (P) on page 2-25. When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out of PARK (P) before you release the parking brake. If torque lock does occur, you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the parking pawl in the transaxle, so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK (P).

Shifting Out of Park (P) Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system. You have to apply your regular brake before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in ON. See Automatic Transaxle Operation on page 2-22. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) as you maintain brake application. Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish. Press the shift lever button before moving the shift lever. If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can’t shift out of PARK (P), try this: 1. Turn the ignition key to ACCESSORY. 2. Apply and hold the regular brake until the end of

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3. Shift to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Turn the ignition key to START, to start the vehicle. 5. Sniil 10 rne urive gear you wani. 6. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can.

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Parking Over Things That Burn

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Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don't park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn.

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Engine Exhaust

Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can't see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming

in if:

Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. Your vehicle was damaged in a collision. Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris. Repairs weren't done correctly. Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly.

If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle:

Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO; and Have your vehicle fixed immediately.

Running Your Engine While You Are Parked It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you

ever have to, here are some things to know. c

Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle. See the earlier Caution under “Engine Exhaust.” Also, idling in a closed-in place can let deadly carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle even if the fan is at the highest setting. One place this can happen is a garage. Exhaust - with CO - can come in easily. NEVER park in a garage with the engine running. Another closed-in place can be a blizzard. See “Winter Driving” in the Index.

It can be da--Jerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully In PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine running unless you have to. If you’ve left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle won’t move, even when you’re on fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P).

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Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won’t move. See Shifting Into Park (P) on page 2-25. If you are parking on a hill and if you’re pulling a trailer, also see Towing a Trailer on page 4-34.

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Mirrors

Manual Rearview Mirror This mirror can be adjusted two ways. First, to adjust the angle of the mirror, move the mirror to a position that allows you see to out of the back window. To adjust the height of the mirror, adjust the arm that connects the mirror to the windshield. To reduce glare from lights behind you, move the lever toward you to the night position.

Outside Remote Control Mirrors The outside remote control mirrors should be adjusted so you can see a little of the side of your vehicle when you are sitting in a comfortable driving position.

To adjust the driver’s outside rearview mirror use the control lever located on the driver’s door.

To adjust the passenger’s outside mirror, sit in the driver’s seat and have the passenger use the control on the passenger’s door to adjust that mirror for you.

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Outside Power Mirrors

Outside Convex Mirror Your passenger‘s side mirror is convex. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver’s seat.

A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes.

The controls for the power mirrors, if your vehicle has this feature, are located on the driver’s door armrest. Move the selector switch located above the four-way control pad to choose the right or left mirror. If you place the selector switch in the center position, no movement of the mirror will occur. To adjust a mirror, use the arrows located on the four-way control pad to move the mirror in the direction that you want it to go.

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Storage Areas

Glove Box To open, pull the handle to the left and pull the glove box door down until it stops and is fully open. Cupholder(s) The instrument panel cupholder is located to the left of the steering wheel. To use it, pull it out until the rubber insert is seen. The center console provides space for holding a cup or soft drink container. The cupholder is located at the rear of the shift lever. Pull down the door on the rear of the center console to use the rear seat cupholders.

Center Console Storage Area The center console has two separate storage areas. The upper compartment, which is also the armrest, can be used to store maps, gloves, etc. To open, pull up on the driver’s side of the lid. The lower area can be used to store cassette tapes or compact discs. To open the lower compartment, pull up on the armrest. Garment Hooks

Pull down on the outer ring to use the garment hook.

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Sunroof

If your vehicle has this feature, the switch is located on the headliner between the sun visors. The sunroof will only operate when the ignition is in ON.

The sunroof can be opened to a vent position or it can be express-opened all of the way.

To open the sunroof to the vent position, you must first open the sunshade by hand. Then push the switch back and release it. To fully open the sunroof, push the switch back again and release it. In both the vent and fully open positions, the air flow can be adjusted for driving comfort by pushing and holding the switch forward until the sunroof moves to the desired position. To close the sunroof, push the switch forward and hold it until the sunroof is closed. The sunroof will stop if the switch is released during operation. Remember to close the sunshade by hand. The sunroof glass panel cannot be opened or closed if your vehicle has an electrical failure. Notice: Do not attempt to force the sunshade forward of the sliding glass panel. Damage will occur and the sunroof may not open or close properly.

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A NOTES

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Section 3 Instrument Panel

Climate Controls ...........................................

Instrument Panel Overview ............................... 3.2 Hazard Warning Flashers ................................ 3.4 Other Warning Devices ................................... 3.5 Horn ............................................................. 3.5 Tilt Wheel ..................................................... 3.5 Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever ......................... 3.6 Exterior Lamps ............................................. 3.12 Interior Lamps .............................................. 3-15 Accessory Power Outlets ............................... 3.17 Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter ........................ 3.17 -3-1 8 Climate Control System ................................. 3.18 Outlet Adjustment ......................................... 3-22 Indicators ............. 3-23 Instrument Panel Cluster ................................ 3.24 Speedometer and Odometer ........................... 3.25 Tachometer ................................................. 3.26 Safety Belt Reminder Light ............................. 3.26 Air say Fieadir~less iiyi-li 3.c I n n7 Charging System Light .................................. 3.28 Brake System Warning Light .......................... 3.28 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ............. 3.29 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage .................. 3.30 Low Coolant Warning Light ............................ 3.30 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............................. 3.31

Warning Lights, Gages and

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Oil Pressure Light ......................................... 3-34 Check Oil Level Light .................................... 3-35 Passlock@ Warning Light ................................ 3.35 Low Washer Fluid Warning Light ..................... 3-36 Door Ajar Light ..... , ....................................... 3-36 Service Vehicle Soon Light ............................ 3-36 Fuel Gage ................................................... 3-37 Audio System(s) ............................................. 3-38

Setting the Time for Radios without Radio

Data Systems (RDS) .................................. 3-38

Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data

Systems (RDS) ......................................... 3-38 Radio with CD (Base Level) ........................... 3-39 Radio with CD (Up Level) .............................. 3-43 Radio with Cassette and CD .......................... 3-51 Theft-Deterrent Feature

(Non-RDS Radios) ..................................... 3-61

Theft-Deterrent Feature

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........................................ 3-61 Understanding Radio Reception ...................... 3-61 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ................. 3-62 Care of Your CDs ......................................... 3-63 Care of Your CD Player ................................ 3-63 Fixed Mast Antenna ...................................... 3-63 ?-G2 Phimn I n t t n l A A i l I c j m n n t U I I I I I I G L G V G I

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The main components of your instrument panel are the following:

A. Side Window Defogger Vents B. Vent Outlets C. Instrument Panel Brightness Thumbwheel D. Fog Lamp Button (If Equipped) E. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever F. Cruise Control Buttons (If Equipped) G. Instrument Panel Cluster H. Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever I. Ignition Switch J. Hazard Warning Flashers Button K. Instrument Panel Fuse Blocks

L. Instrument Panel Cupholder M. Remote Trunk Release Button N. Hood Release 0. Tilt Wheel Lever P. Parking Brake Q. Horn R. Audio System S. Cigarette Lighter T. Ashtray U. Accessory Power Outlet V. Climate Control System

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Hazard Warning Flashers

The hazard warning flasher is located near the center of the instrument panel.

Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in, and even if the key isn’t in. Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. Press the button again to turn the flashers off. When the hazard warning flashers are on, your turn signals won’t work.

Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off.

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Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet (I00 m) behind your vehicle. Horn You can sound the horn by pressing the horn symbol on your steering wheel. Tilt Wheel A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter your vehicle. The lever that allows you to tilt the steering wheel is located on the left side of the steering column.

To tilt the wheel, hold the wheel and pull the lever toward you. Then move the wheel to a comfortable position and release the lever to lock the wheel in place.

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Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever

Turn and Lane-Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is finished, the lever will return automatically.

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An arrow on the instrument panel cluster will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change.

The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following:

Turn and Lane-Change Signals Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer Flash-to-Pass

For information on the exterior lamps, see Exterior Lamps on page 3-12 later in this section.

To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash. Hold it there until you complete your lane change. The lever will return by itself when you release it. A warning chime signal will come on if you have left your turn signal on for more than 314 mile (1 km). As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows flash rapidly, a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won’t see your turn signal.

If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident. If the arrows don’t go on at all when you signal a turn, check for burned-out bulbs and then check the fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-82. Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low beam to high beam, push the turn signaVmultifunction lever away from you.

Flash-to-Pass Feature This feature lets you use your high-beam headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass. To use it, pull the turn signal/multifunction lever toward you until the high-beam headlamps come on, then release the lever to turn them off. Windshield Wipers

When the high beams are on, a light on the instrument panel cluster also will be on if the ignition is in ON.

To change the headlamps from high beam to low beam, pull the turn signal lever toward you. Headlamps On Reminder If you open the driver’s door and turn off the ignition while leaving the lamps on, you will hear a warning chime.

Use this lever located on the right side of the steering wheel to operate the windshield wipers.

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OFF: Move the lever to OFF to turn off the windshield wipers. INT (Intermittent): Move the lever to INT to choose a delayed wiping cycle. Turn the INT ADJ (Intermittent Adjust) band down for a longer delay or up for a shorter delay. The wiper speed can only be adjusted when the lever is in the INT position. LO (Low Speed): Move the lever up to the first setting past INT, for steady wiping at low speed. HI (High Speed): Move the lever up to the second setting past INT, for'wiping at high speed.

MIST: Move the lever all the way down to MIST for a single wiping cycle. Hold it there until the windshield wipers start; then let go. The windshield wipers will stop after one wipe. If you want more wipes, hold the band on mist longer. Remember that damaged wiper blades may prevent you from seeing well enough to drive safely. To avoid damage, be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them.

If they're frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. If your blades do become damaged, get new blades or blade inserts. Heavy snow or ice can overload your wiper motor. A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools. Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload. Windshield Washer To wash your windshield, push in the button at the end of the stalk until the wasl----s begin.

In freezing weather, don't use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision.

When you release the button, the washers will stop, but the wipers will continue to wipe for about three cycles and will either stop or will resume the speed you were using before.

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Cruise Control

If your vehicle has cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below 25 mph (40 km/h).

e Cruise control can be dangerous where

you can’t drive safely at a steady speed. So, don’t use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic.

0 Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you could lose control. Don’t use cruise control on slippery roads.

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Setting Cruise Control

If you leave your cruise control on when you’re not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you don’t want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use cruise control.

The cruise control buttons are located on the steering wheel for your convenience.

1. Press OFF/ON to turn cruise control on.

The indicator light on the button will come on.

2. Get up to the speed you want. 3. Press the SET DECEL (Decelerate) button and

release it.

4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.

Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course, shuts off the cruise control. But you don’t need to reset it. Once you’re going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can press the cruise control ACCEL (Accelerate) RESUME button briefly. You’ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there. If you press the ACCEL RESUME button briefly, the vehicle will keep going faster until you release the switch or apply the brake. So unless you want to go faster, don’t hold down the ACCEL RESUME button. Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed.

Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. Push the SET DECEL button, then release the button and the accelerator pedal. You’ll now cruise at the higher speed.

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0 Press the ACCEL RESUME button. Hold it there until

you get up to the speed you want, and then release the button. To increase your speed in very small amounts, press the ACCEL RESUME button briefly and then release it. Each time you do this, your vehicle will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster.

The accelerate feature will only work after you turn on the cruise control by pushing the SET DECEL button. Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control:

Push the SET DECEL button until you reach the lower speed you want, then release it. To slow down in very small amounts, push the SET DECEL button briefly. Each time you do this, you’ll go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower.

Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Controi Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier.

Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down. Of course, applying the brake takes you out of cruise control. Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don’t use cruise control on steep hills. Ending Cruise Control There are two ways to turn off the cruise control: 0 Step lightly on the brake pedal; 0 Press OFF/ON. Erasing Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, your cruise control set speed memory is erased.

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Exterior Lamps

has three positions: 2

(Parking Lamps): Turn the switch to this position to

lamp exterior

The

switch

turn on the parking lamps, together with the following: 0 Sidemarker Lamps

Taillamps

0 License Plate Lamps

Instrument Panel Lights

(Headlamps): Turn the switch

to this position to turn on the headlamps, together with the previously listed lamps and lights. AUTO: Turn the exterior lamps control to AUTO to provide for automatic operation of the headlamps, taillamps and parking lamps. For more information

The lever on the left side of the steering column see operates the exterior lamps.

“Automatic Headlamp System” later

in this section.

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When the DRL system is on, the taillamps, sidemarker lamps, parking lamps and instrument panel lights will not be illuminated unless you have turned the exterior lamps control to the parking lamp or headlamp position. The DRL system will remain off any time your vehicle is in PARK (P) or the parking brake is engaged and the vehicle speed is less than 8 mph (13 km/h), for United States vehicles only. As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it.

Lamps (DRL) (DRL) can make it easier for your vehicle during the in many different driving

Daytime Running Daytime Running Lamps others to see the front of day. DRL can be helpful conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset. Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles first sold in Canada. The DRL system will make your low-beam headlamps come on at a reduced brightness when the following conditions are met: 0 The ignition is on,

the exterior lamp control is turned to AUTO or you have turned on your parking lamps, the light sensor detects daytime light, the parking brake is released, and the shift lever is not in PARK (P).

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Automatic Headlamp System When it is dark enough outside, your Automatic Headlamp System will turn on your headlamps at the normal brightness along with other lamps such as the taillamps, sidemarker, parking lamps and the instrument panel lights. The radio lights will also be dim. Your vehicle is equipped with a light sensor on the top of the instrument panel under the defroster grill, so be sure it is not covered which will cause the system to be on whenever the ignition is on. The system may also be on when driving through a parking garage, heavy overcast weather or a tunnel. This is normal. There is a delay in the transition between the daytime and nighttime operation of the DRL and the Automatic Headlamp System so that driving under bridges or bright overhead street lights does not affect the system. The DRL and Automatic Headlamp System will only be affected when the light sensor sees a change in lighting lasting longer than this delay. To idle your vehicle with the system off, set the park brake while the ignition is off. Then start the vehicle. The system will stay off until you release the park brake. As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular headlamps when you need them.

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Headlamps Off in Park (P) This feature works when the ignition is on and it is dark outside. To turn the headlamps off when it is dark outside, turn the exterior lamp control to the parking lamp position. In this position, the parking lamps, sidemarker lamps, taillamps, license plate lamps and instrument panel lights will be on, but the headlamps will be off. To turn on the headlamps along with the other lamps when it is dark outside, turn the exterior lamp control to the AUTO or headlamp position. Delayed Headlamps The delayed headlamps feature will continue to illuminate the headlamps for 20 seconds after the key is turned to OFF at night. Then the headlamps will automatically turn off. To override the 20 second delayed headlamp feature while it is active turn the switch at the end of the turn signaVmultifunction lever up one position and then back to AUTO.

Fog Lamps

If your vehicle has this feature, the button for the fog lamps is located on the instrument panel, to the left of the steering wheel.

Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness This feature controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights.

The thumbwheel for this feature is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel.

When using the fog lamps, if equipped, the ignition must be on as well as the parking lamps or the low-beam headlamps. Push the button to turn the fog lamps on. An indicator light in the button will glow when the fog lamps are on. Push the button again to turn the fog lamps off. The fog lamps will turn off whenever the high-beam headlamps are turned on. When the high beams are turned off, the fog lamps will come on again.

Move the thumbwheel to the right to brighten the lights or to the left to dim them.

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Entry/Exit Lighting When you open any door, the lamps inside of your vehicle will go on. These lamps will fade out 10 seconds after the last door is closed, or when the ignition is turned on after all doors have been closed. These lamps will also go on when you press the trunk release button, the unlock button or the horn symbol button on the remote keyless entry transmitter. The lamps inside of your vehicle will stay on for about 10 seconds after your key is removed from the ignition to provide an illuminated exit. Dome Lamp The switch on this lamp has three positions. The ON position will turn on the lamp. The DOOR position will turn on the lamp whenever a door is opened. The OFF position will shut off the lamp completely, even when a door is opened. Trunk Lamp The trunk lamp comes on when you open your trunk.

Battery Run-Down Protection Your vehicle has a battery run-down protection feature designed to protect your vehicle’s battery. When any interior lamp (trunk, reading, footwell, visor vanity or glove box) is left on when the ignition is turned off, the battery run-down protection system will automatically shut the lamp(s) off after 20 minutes. This will avoid draining the battery. To reactivate the interior lamps, do one of the following:

Turn on the ignition, turn the exterior lamp control off and then on, open a door, press any remote keyless entry transmitter button (if equipped), press the remote trunk release button, or

* press the power door lock switch. The battery run-down feature will also be activated when any door on the vehicle is left open and the ignition is in OFF.

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Accessory Power Outlets When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the proper installation instructions included with the equipment. With accessory power outlets you can plug in auxiliary electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone or Notice: Power outlets are designed for accessory CB radio. plugs only. Do not hang any type of accessory The accessory power outlet is located to the right of 8 1 accessory bracket from the plug. Improper USE! of the ashtray. the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty. Notice: When using accessory power outlets the maximum load should not exceed 15 amps. Be sure Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter to turn off any electrical equipment when not in use. Leaving electrical equipment on for extended The ashtray is located at the lower part of the center periods can drain the battery. of the instrument panel. To remove the ashtray for Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible cleaning, pull up on the metal tab and pull the bin out. with the accessory power outlet and could result Notice: Don’t put papers or other flammable in blown vehicle or adapter fuses. If you experience a items into your ashtrays. Hot cigarettes or other problem see your dealer for additional information smoking materials could ignite them, causing on accessory power outlets. a damaging fire. Notice: Adding some electrical equipment to your The cigarette lighter is located above the ashtray. vehicle can damage it or keep other things from . . To use it, just push it in all the way and let go. working as they should. This wouldn’t be covered by w r e n ii‘s reaay, ii wiii pop bacK oui by ikseii. your warranty. Check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment, and never use anything that Notices Don’t hold a cigarette lighter in with your exceeds the amperage rating. hand while it is heating. If you do, it won’t be able to back away from the heating element when it’s ready. That can make it overheat, damaging the lighter and tht I I t a u l l g GlGllmzlvt. E L ball Q I ~ W uowUr, LIIG

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Climate Controls

Climate Control System With this system you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation for your vehicle.

Operation To change the current mode, turn the right knob to select one of the following: f; (Vent): This mode directs air to the instrument panel outlets.

(Bi-Level): This mode directs half of the air to the

4;;’ instrument panel outlets, and then directs most of the remaining air to the floor outlets. Some air may be directed toward the side windows. % (Floor): This mode directs most of the air to the floor outlets with some air directed to the side window outlets. The right knob can also be used to select defog or defrost modes. Information on defogging and defrosting can be found later in this section. @ (Fan): Turn counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed. The fan must be on to run the air-conditioning compressor.

the left knob clockwise or

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(Outside Air): Press

this button to turn the outside air mode on or off. When this mode is on, outside air will circulate throughout your vehicle. When the button is pressed, an indicator light in the button will come on to let you know that it is activated. The outside air mode can be used with all modes, but it cannot be used with the recirculation mode. Pressing this button will cancel the recirculation mode.

(Recirculation): This mode keeps outside air from coming in the vehicle. It can be used to prevent outside air and odors from entering your vehicle or to help heat or cool the air inside your vehicle more quickly. Press this button to turn the recirculation mode on or off. When the button is pressed, an indicator light in the button will come on to let you know that it is activated. The air-conditioning compressor comes on. The recirculation mode can be used with vent, bi-level, or floor modes, but it cannot be used with the defog

or defrost modes. Pressing this button will cancel the outside air mode. When you switch to the defog or defrost modes the system will automatically move from recirculation to outside air. When you move the mode knob back to another mode, the system will move back into recirculation. When the car is turned off and back on the system will default to outside air automatically. Temperature Control: Turn the center knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the temperature inside your vehicle. When it’s cold outside 0°F (-18°C) or lower, use the engine coolant heater, if equipped, to provide warmer air faster to your vehicle. An engine coolant heater warms the coolant that the engine uses to provide heat to warm the inside of your vehicle. For more information, see Engine Coolant Heater on page 2-20.

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;)#e A/C (Air Conditioning): Press this button to turn the air-conditioning system on or off. When N C is pressed, an indicator light in the button will come on to let you know that air conditioning is activated. On hot days, open the windows to let hot inside air escape; then close them. This helps to reduce the time it takes for your vehicle to cool down. It also helps the system to operate more efficiently. For quick cool down on hot days, do the following: 1. Select the vent mode. 2. Select the highest fan speed. 3. Select N C . 4. Select the recirculation mode. 5. Select the coolest temperature. Using these settings together for long periods of time may cause the air inside of your vehicle to become too dry. To prevent this from happening, after the air in your vehicle has cooled, turn the recirculation mode off. The air-conditioning system removes moisture from the air, so you may sometimes notice a small amount of water dripping underneath your vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine. This is normal.

Defogging and Defrosting There are two modes to choose from to clear fog or frost from your windshield. Use the defog mode to clear the windows of fog or moisture and warm the passengers. Use the defrost mode to remove fog or frost from the windshield more quickly. Turn the right knob to select the defog or defrost mode. +3 (Defog): This mode directs half of the air to the windshield and half to the floor outlets with a small amount directed to the side windows. When you select this mode, the system turns off recirculation automatically and runs the air-conditioning compressor unless the outside temperature is at or below freezing. The recirculation mode cannot be selected while in the defog mode. To help clear the side windows quickly while using air conditioning, do the following: 1. Select the bi-level mode. 2. Select the highest fan speed. 3. Select N C . 4. Select the temperature.

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9 (Defrost): This mode directs most of the air to the

windshield with some air directed to the floor vents. In this mode, the system will automatically force outside air into your vehicle and run the air-conditioning compressor. Recirculation cannot be selected while in the defrost mode. To help clear the windshield quickly, do the following: 1. Select the defrost mode. 2. Select the outside air mode. 3. Select the highest temperature. 4. Select the highest fan speed. Your vehicle is equipped with side window defogger outlets located on the outside of the side instrument panel outlets. To help clear the side windows quickly, do the following: 1. Select the floor mode. 2. Select the outside air mode. 3. Select the highest temperature. 4. Select the highest fan speed.

Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog or frost from the rear window.

REAR: Press this button to turn the rear window

defogger on or off. An indicator light in the button will come on to let your know that the rear window defogger is activated. Be sure to clear as much snow from the rear window as possible. The rear window defogger will turn off approximately 10 minutes after the button is pressed. If turned on again, the defogger will only run for approximately five minutes before turning off. The defogger can also be turned off by pressing the button again or by turning off the engine. Notice: Don’t use anything sharp on the inside of the rear window. If you do, you could cut or damage the warming grid, and the repairs wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Do not attach a temporary vehicle license, tape, a decal or anything similar cu LIW uwuyyer yt~u.

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Operation Tips

Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air inlets at the base of the windshield that may block the flow of air into your vehicle. Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors may adversely affect performance of the system. Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside of your vehicle more effectively. When an objectionable odor outside the vehicle is encountered, use the recirculation mode, with the temperature knob at a comfortable setting to prevent the odor from entering the vehicle through the ventilation system. This can be helpful when driving through a long tunnel with poor ventilation. However, extended usage of this mode in cold or cool weather can cause window fogging.

Outlet Adjustment

Slide the levers on the air outlets, located in the center and on the sides of the instrument panel, to change the direction of the airflow.

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Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to your warning lights and gages could also save you or others from injury. Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. As you will see in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know they’re working. If you are familiar with this section, you should not be alarmed when this happens.

Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there’s a problem with your vehicle. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to do about it. Please follow this manual’s advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly - and even dangerous. So please get to know your warning lights and gages. They’re a big help.

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Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, how much fuel you’re using, and many other things you will need to drive safely and economically. Your vehicle has this instrument panel cluster, which includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages.

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Speedometer and Odometer

Trip Odometer

Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada). Your vehicle has a tamper resistant odometer. The digital odometer will read 999,999 if someone tries to turn it back. You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed. If the new one can be set to the mileage total of the old odometer, then it must be. But if it can’t, then it’s set at zero and a label must be put on the driver’s door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed.

The trip odometer can tell you how far you have driven since you last reset it.

The reset button is located next to the trip odometer To reset the trip odometer to zero, press and hold the reset button for one or two seconds. Also, by pressing this button, you car1 toggle between the odometer and the trip odometer.

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Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to ON or START, a chime will come on for several seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver’s safety belt is already buckled.

The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for several seconds, then it will flash for several more.

If the driver’s belt is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light will come on.

Tachometer

The tachometer shows your engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). Notice: Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the red area, or engine damage may occur.

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Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the air bag symbol. The system checks the air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the air bag sensor, the air bag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. For more information on the air bag system, see Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) on page 1-53.

This light will come on when you start your vehicle, and it will flash for a few seconds. Then the light should go out. This means the system is ready.

If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving, your air bag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away.

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I. .he air bag rez,.ness stays on after you start your vehicle, it means the air bag system may not be working properly. The air bags in your vehicle may not inflate in a crash, or they could even inflate without a crash. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have your vehicle serviced right away if the air bag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle.

The air bag readiness light should flash for a few seconds when you turn the ignition key to ON. If the light doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem.

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Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part isn’t working, the other part can still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you need both parts working well. If the warning light comes on, there is a brake problem. Have your brake system inspected right away.

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This light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to ON. If it doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there’s a problem.

Charging System Light

The charging system light will come on when you turn on the ignition, but the engine is not running, as a check to show you it is working.

When the engine is running, the light should go out. If it stays on, or comes on while you are driving and you hear a chime, you may have a problem with the electrical charging system. It could indicate that you have a loose generator drive belt or another electrical problem. Have it checked right away. Driving while this light is on could drain your battery. If you must drive a short distance with the light on, be certain to turn off all your accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner.

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When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will also come on when you set your parking brake. The light will stay on if your parking brake doesn’t release fully. If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released, it means you have a brake problem. If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer to the floor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. See Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-29.

Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to an accident. If the light is still on after you’ve pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for service.

Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light

If your vehicle has the anti-lock brake system, the light will come on when your engine is started and may stay on for several seconds. That’s normal.

If the light stays on, turn the ignition to OFF. Or, if the light comes on and the chime sounds when you’re driving, stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off. Then start the engine again to reset the system. If the light still stays on, or comes on again while you’re driving, your vehicle needs service. If the regular brake system warning light isn’t on, you still have brakes, but you don’t have anti-lock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, you don’t have anti-lock brakes and there’s a problem with your regular brakes. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-28 earlier in this section. The anti-lock brake system warning light will come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to ON. This is normal. If the light doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem.

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Engine Coolant Temperature Gage

Low Coolant Warning Light

This light comes on briefly when you turn your ignition ON.

United States

Canada

This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, the light comes on and you hear a chime, your engine is too hot! It means that your engine coolant has overheated. If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible. See Engine Overheating on page 5-23.

If this light comes on and stays on, the coolant level in your vehicle is low. See Engine Coolant on page 5-19. If the light is on along with an overheat warning, you may have a serious overheating problem, see Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on page 3-30.

Notice: Damage to your engine from neglected coolant problems can be costly and is not covered by your warranty. See Engine Overheating on page 5-23 for information on what to do. Your vehicle should be serviced as soon as possible.

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Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light

United States

Canada

Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. This system is called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. The CHECK ENGINE light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and service is required.

Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. This may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle. This system is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction. Notice: If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after a while, your emission controls may not work as well, your fuel economy may not be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty. Notice: Modifications made to the engine, transaxle, exhaust, intake or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect your vehicle’s emission controls and may cause this light to come on. Modifications to these systems could lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty. This may also result in a failure to pass a required Emission Inspection/Maintenance test.

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This light should come on, as a check to show you it is working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not running. If the light doesn’t come on, have it repaired. This light will also come on during a malfunction in one of two ways:

Light Flashing - A misfire condition has been detected. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and may damage the emission control system on your vehicle. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required. Light On Steady - An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required. If the Light Is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle:

Reducing vehicle speed. Avoiding hard accelerations. Avoiding steep uphill grades. If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible.

If the light stops flashing and remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady” following. If the light continues to flash, when it is safe to do so, stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park your vehicle. Turn the key off, wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine. If the light remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady” following. If the light is still flashing, follow the previous steps, and drive the vehicle to your dealer or qualified service center for service. If the Light Is On Steady You also may be able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following: Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle? If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully install the cap. See Filling Your Tank on page 5-7. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. A loose or missing fuel cap will allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off. Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water? If so, your electrical system may be wet. The condition will usually be corrected when the electrical system dries out. A few driving trips should turn the light off.

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Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. See Gasoline Octane on page 5-5. Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed. You may notice this as stalling after start-up, stalling when you put the vehicle into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration. (These conditions may go away once the engine is warmed up.) This will be detected by the system and cause the light to turn on. If you experience one or more of change the fuel brand you use. It will require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off. If none of the above steps have made the light turn off, have your dealer or qualified service center check the vehicle. Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may have developed.

these conditions,

Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have or may begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could prevent you from getting a vehicle registration. Here are some things you need to know in order to help your vehicle pass an inspection: Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the CHECK ENGINE light is on or not working properly. Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the OBD (on-board diagnostic) system determines that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system. The vehicle would be considered not ready for inspection. This can happen if you have recently replaced your battery or if your battery has run down. The diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving. This may take

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your vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack of OBD system readiness, see your dealer or qualified service center to prepare the vehicle for inspection.

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Don’- --eep d ing If you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches fire. You or others could be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced.

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Notice: Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not covered by your warranty.

Oil Pressure Light

If you have a low engine oil pressure problem, this light will stay on after you start your engine, or come on and you will hear a chime when you are driving.

This indicates that your engine is not receiving enough oil. The engine could be low on oil, or could have some other oil problem. Have it fixed immediately. When the ignition is on but the engine is not running, the light will come on as a test to show you it is working, but the light will go out when the engine is running. If it doesn’t come on with the ignition on, you may have a problem with the bulb. Have it fixed right away.

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Check Oil Level Light

Passlock@ Warning Light

CHECK

OIL

You will have a CHECK OIL light in your instrument panel cluster.

THEFT SYSTEM

This light will come on when you turn the ignition to ON. The light will stay on until the engine starts.

If the light flashes, the Passlock@ system has entered a tamper mode. If the vehicle fails to start, see Passlock0 on page 2- 17. If the light comes on continuously while driving and stays on, there may be a problem with the Passlock@ system. Your vehicle will not be protected by Passlock@, and you should see your dealer.

This light will come on briefly when you start your vehicle. If the light stays on after starting your vehicle, or comes on and chimes while you are driving, your engine oil level should be checked. Prior to checking the oil level, be sure your vehicle has been shut off for several minutes and is on a level surface, Check the oil level on your dipstick and bring it to the proper level. See Engine Oil on page 5-73. A false CHECK OIL light may be generated when parking on steep gracies. The oil level monitoring system only checks oil level during the brief period between key on and engine crank. It does not monitor engine oil level when the engine is running. Additionally, an oil level check is only performed if the engine has been turned Gff fG: a considerable period of time allowing the oil normally in circulation to drain back into the oil pan.

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Low Washer Fluid Warning Light

Service Vehicle Soon Light

The LOW WASH light will come on briefly when you turn the ignition to ON.

LOW WASH

SERVICE VEHICLE SOON

This light will come on briefly when you turn the ignition to ON.

It will also stay on or come on and chime, if the fluid reservoir is less than one-third full. Door Ajar Light

It will stay on, or come on and a chime will sound if it detects a problem on the vehicle, such as a Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) or an automatic headlamp system malfunction. If this happens, see your dealer as soon as possible.

When the ignition is on, this light will stay on until all doors are closed and completely latched.

You will hear a chime if a door is unlatched after the engine is started and the vehicle is not in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).

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Fuel Gage

United States

Canada

Your fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left, when the ignition is on. When the indicator nears empty, the light will come on and you will hear a chime. You still have a little fuel left, but you should get more soon.

Here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with your fuel gage: 0 At the service station, the gas pump shuts off before

the gage reads full. It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gage indicated. For example, the gage may have indicated the tank was half full, but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank’s capacity to fill the tank.

0 The indicator moves a little when you turn a corner

or speed up. The gage goes back to empty when you turn off the ignition.

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Audio System(s)

Notice: Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle - like a tape player, CB radio, mobile telephone or two-way radio - be sure you can add what you want. If you can, it’s very important to do it properly. Added sound equipment may interfere with the operation of your vehicle’s engine, Delphi Electronics radio or other systems, and even damage them. Your vehicle’s systems may interfere with the operation of sound equipment that has been added improperly. So, before adding sound equipment, check with your dealer and be sure to check federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone units. Your audio system has been designed to operate easily and to give years of listening pleasure. You will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it first. Find out what your audio system can do and how to operate all of its controls to be sure you’re getting the most out of the advanced engineering that went into it. Your vehicle has a feature called Retained Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, you can play your audio system even after the ignition is turned off. See Retained Accessory Power under Ignition Positions on page 2-18.

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Time for Radios without Systems (RDS)

Setting the Radio Data Press and hold the HR or MIN arrow for two seconds. Then press the HR arrow until the correct hour appears on the display. Press and hold the MIN arrow until the correct minute appears. The time may be set with the ignition on or off. Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS) Press and hold the HR or MN buttons, located below the tune knob, for two seconds. Then press and hold HR until the correct hour appears on the display. AM or PM will also appear. Press and hold MN until the correct minute appears on the display. The time may be set with the ignition on or off. The clock symbol will appear on the display in time-set mode. To synchronize the time with an FM station broadcasting Radio Data System (RDS) information, press and hold HR and MN at the same time for two seconds until UPDATED and the clock symbol appear on the display. If the time is not available from the station, NO UPDAT will appear on the display instead. RDS time is broadcast once a minute. Once you have tuned to an RDS broadcast station, it may take a few minutes before pressing and holding the HR and MN buttons to result in an update to the time.

Radio with CD (Base Level)

Finding a Station

Playing the Radio

PWR (Power): Press this knob to turn the system on and off. VOL (Volume): Turn the knob to increase or to decrease volume.

RCL (Recall): Press this knob to between time and radio station frequency. Time display is available with the ignition turned off.

switch the display

AM FM: Press this button to switch between AM, FMI and FM2. The display will show your selection. TUNE: Turn this knob to choose radio stations.

a SEEK D : Press the right or the left arrow to tune

to the next or to the previous station and stay there. To scan stations, press and hold one of the SEEK arrows for two seconds until you hear a beep. The radio will go to a station, play for a few seconds and flash the station frequency, then go on to the next station. Press one of the SEEK arrows again to stop scanning. To scan preset stations, press and hold one of the SEEK arrows for more than four seconds until you hear two beeps. The radio will go to the first preset station stored on your pushbuttons, play for a few seconds and flash the station frequency, then go on to the next preset station. Press one of the SEEK arrows again to stop scanning presets. The radio will seek and scan only to stations that are in the selected band and only to those with a strong signal.

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Setting Preset Stations The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to 18 stations (six AM, six FMI and six FM2) by performing the following steps: 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press AM FM to select AM, FMI or FM2. 3. Tune in the desired station. 4. Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons

until you hear a beep. Whenever you press that numbered pushbutton, the station you set will return.

5. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.

Setting the Tone (Bassnrebie)

AUDIO: To adjust the bass or the treble, press and release the AUDIO button repeatedly until BAS or TRE appears on the display. Then press and hold the up or the down arrow to increase or to decrease. If a station is weak or noisy, you may want to decrease the treble. To adjust bass or treble to the middle position, select BAS or TRE. Then press and hold the AUDIO button for more than two seconds until you hear a beep. B and a zero or T and a zero will appear on the display. To adjust both tone controls and both speaker controls to the middle position, first end out of audio mode by pressing another button, causing the radio to perform that function, or by waiting five seconds for the display to return to time of day. Then press and hold the AUDIO button for more than two seconds until you hear a beep. CEN will appear on the display.

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Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)

Radio Messages

AUDIO: To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers, press and release the AUDIO button until BAL appears on the display. Then press and hold the up or the down arrow to move the sound toward the right or the left speakers. To adjust the fade between the front and rear speakers, press and release the AUDIO button until FAD appears on the display. Then press and hold the up or the down arrow to move the sound toward the front or the rear speakers. To adjust balance or fade to the middle position, select BAL or FAD. Then press and hold AUDIO for more than two seconds until you hear a beep. L and a zero or F and a zero will appear on the display. To adjust both tone controls and both speaker controls to the middle position, first end out of audio mode by pressing another button, causing the radio to perform that function, or by waiting five seconds for the display to -& A m , , The, nr,=.m- - - A h A i A A I I n l A 4-1 LII I IC ut uay. I I ler I IJI GDD ar IU I IWIU AUUIV I W I v - + . f w - I G L U I I I LU more than two seconds until you hear a beep. CEN will appear on the display.

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CAL (Calibration): Your audio system has been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory. If CAL appears on the display it means that your radio has not been configured properly for your vehicle and must be returned to the dealership for sewice. LOC (Locked): This message is displayed when the THEFTLOCK@ system has locked up. You must return to the dealership for service. Playing a Compact Disc Insert a disc partway into the slot, label side up. The player will pull it in. The disc should begin playing. The display will show CD. If you want to insert a compact disc with the ignition off, first press RCL or the eject button. If an error appears on the display, see “Compact Disc Messages” later in this section.

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1 PREV (Previous): Press this pushbutton to go to the previous track if the current track has been playing for less than eight seconds. If pressed when the current track has been playing for more than eight seconds, it will go to the beginning of the current track. The track number will appear on the display. If you hold the pushbutton or press it more than once, the player will continue moving back through the disc.

2 NEXT: Press this pushbutton to go to the next track. The track number will appear on the display. If you hold the pushbutton or press it more than once, the player will continue moving forward through the disc. 3 REV (Reverse): Press and hold this pushbutton to reverse quickly within a track. Release it to play the passage. The display will show elapsed time while reversing. 4 FWD (Forward): Press and hold this pushbutton to advance quickly within a track. Release it to play the passage. The display will show elapsed time while forwarding. 5 RDM (Random): Press this pushbutton to hear the tracks in random, rather than sequential, order. RND will appear on the display. Press RDM again to turn off random play. OFF will appear on the display.

6 RPT (Repeat): Press this pushbutton once to hear a track over again. RPT will appear on the display. The current track will continue to repeat. Press RPT again to turn off repeated play. OFF will appear on the display. 4 SEEK D : Press the right or the left arrow 10 go to the next or to the previous track. The track number will appear on the display.

RCL (Recall): Press this knob to see the current track number or how long the current track has been playing.

AM FM: Press this button to play the radio when a disc is in the player. The disc will stop but remain in the player.

CD: With a compact disc in the player and the radio playing, press this button to play the compact disc. CD will appear on the display. A (Eject): Press this button to eject a CD. Eject may be activated with either the ignition or radio off. CDs may be loaded with the radio and ignition off if this button is pressed first.

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Compact Disc Messages If the disc comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons: * You’re driving on a very rough road, When the road

becomes smoother, the disc should play. It’s very hot. When the temperature returns to normal, the disc should play.

Radio with CD (Up Level)

0 The disc is dirty, scratched, wet or upside down.

The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and try again.

If the CD is not playing correctly, for any other reason, try a known good CD. If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can’t be corrected, contact your dealer.

Playing the Radio

PWR (Power): Press this knob to turn the system on and off. VOL (Volume): Turn the knob to increase or to decrease volume.

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AUTO VOL (Automatic Volume): With automatic volume, your audio system adjusts automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive. Set the volume at the desired level. Press this button to select LOW, MEDIUM or HIGH. AVOL will appear on the display. Each higher setting will allow for more volume compensation at faster vehicle speeds. Then as you drive, automatic volume increases the volume as necessary to overcome noise at any speed. The volume level should always sound the same to you as you drive. NONE will appear on the display if the radio cannot determine the vehicle speed. If you don’t want to use automatic volume, select OFF. DlSP (Display): Press this knob to switch the display between radio station frequency and time. Time display is available with the ignition turned off.

Finding a Station

BAND: Press this button to switch between AM, FMI and FM2. The display will show your selection. TUNE: Turn this knob to choose radio stations. 4 SEEK b : Press the right or the left arrow to seek to the next or to the previous station and stay there. The radio will seek only to stations that are in the selected band and only to those with a strong signal. 4 PSCAN (Preset Scan) b : Press and hold one of the arrows for more than two seconds and the radio will produce one beep. The radio will scan to the first preset station stored on the pushbuttons, play for a few seconds and flash the station frequency, then go on to the next preset station. SCAN will be displayed. Press one of the arrows again or one of the pushbuttons to stop scanning presets. The radio will scan only to the preset stations that are in the selected band and only to those with a strong signal.

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Setting Preset Stations The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to 18 stations (six AM, six FMI and six FM2) by performing the following steps: 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press BAND to select AM, FMI or FM2. 3. Tune in the desired station.