Cruise Control .................................................................................................. 2-41 Headlights and Vehicle Lighting ......................................................................... 2-46 Mirrors .................................................................................................................. 2-51 Sun Visors ........................................................................................................... 2-53 Rear Window Wiper and Washer ...................................................................... 2-54 Cigarette LightedAshtrays ................................................................................... 2-55 Storage Compartments ....................................................................................... 2-55 Instrument Cluster ............................................................................................... 2-62 2-68 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators Gages ............................................................................................................... 2-76 Luggage Carrier ................................................................................................... 2-80 Trailer Wiring Harness ........................................................................................ 2-82
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A0201 001
CAUTION fi Leaving young children
in a vehicle with the ignition key
is dangerous
b for many reasons. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Don’t leave the keys children.
in a vehicle with young
The ignition keys are for the ignition only. 2-3
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The door keys are for the doors and all other locks.
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is delivered, the dealer removes the plugs from the
When a new vehicle keys, and gives them to the first owner. Each plug has a code on to make extra you’ll be able to have new ones made easily using these plugs.
it that tells your dealer
keys. Keep the plugs
in a safe place.
or a qualified locksmith how
If you lose your keys,
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1 NOTICE Your vehicle has But you can have a lot of trouble getting into your vehicle
a number of new features
that can help prevent thef,.
if you ever lock
x keys inside. You may even have
to damage your vehicle
to get in.
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So be sure you have extra kevs. Your Doors and How They Work Side Doors To open the door from the outside, pull the handle up and pull the door open.
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TO open the door from the inside, pull the lever toward you and push the door open.
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Featurns & Controls
A Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
Passengers-especially children-can easily open the doors and out. When a door is locked, the inside handle won’t open it. Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or This may not be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren’t locked. Wear be far better off safety belts properly, lock your doors, and you will you whenever vehicle.
your
so obvious: You increase the chance of being
stop your vehicle.
drive
fall
There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle:
From the outside: use your door key. From the inside: To lock the door, slide the lever unlock the door, slide the lever on the door up. The rear panel doors have a lever.
on a side door down. To
do not
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LOCK, on either front
UNLOCK to
doors at once. Press the switch marked
Power Door Locks (Option) Press the bottom of the power door lock switch marked door, to lock all the unlock all the doors at once. Leaving Your Vehicle If you are leaving the vehicle, take locks from the inside, then get out and close the door. Tailgate, Tailgate Glass and Rear Doors I CAUTION
your keys, open your door and set the
It can be dangerous to drive with the tailgate, tailgate glass b door open. Carbon Monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You can’t see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If you must drive with the tailgate, tailgate glass
or a rear door open:
or a rear
Make sure all windows are shut. Turn the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed with the setting on your vehicle. See “Comfort Controls” in the Index. If you have air vents on the all them
way.
or under the instrument panel, open
VENT. That will force outside air into
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Tailgate
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to the right to release the glass, then lift
If your vehicle has a tailgate, you must raise the rear glass before lowering the tailgate. To open the glass from the outside, use your door key in the lock, turn the key Open the tailgate by lifting up on you. Close the tailgate before closing the rear glass. After closing, make sure the tailgate is securely latched by pulling it toward you. After closing the rear glass, pull up on its handle to make sure it is locked.
the handle while pulling the tailgate toward
key. With
the it up.
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Panel Doors To open the rear panel doors on door first. Pull up on the handle and
the wagon model, you must open
the right
pull the door open. t"
P p
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To open the open. To close me doors, close the left door first. Be sure both doors are latched securely.
The rear doors have a check assembly than you want.
to keep them from opening farther
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Features & Contmls
pin on away from
that nothing we
if you need to open either door farther. First
let the end of the strap catch the
it impossible to steal. However, there are ways you can
of theft deterrent features, we know
is a big business, especially in some cities. Although your
You can release the check strap open the door part way, but do not the door. Then hold the strap at the white mark and pull the strap the door pin. You can then swing the door open all the way. To attach the check strap, just close the door and the strap will catch the pin. Theft Vehicle theft vehicle has a number put on it can make help. Key in the Ignition: If you walk away from your vehicle with the keys inside, it’s an easy target for you park your vehicle and open the driver‘s door, you’ll hear a tone reminding you to remove your key from the ignition and take this. Your steering wheel will be locked, and an automatic transmission, taking your And remember to lock the doors. Parking at Night: Park in a lighted spot, close vehicle, Remember to keep your valuables out of sight. Put them area, or take them with you. Parking Lots: If you park in a lot where someone will be watching your vehicle, it’s best leave your ignition key? What if you have vehicle?
joy riders or professional thieves-so don’t
to lock it up and take your keys. But what
to leave something valuable
so will your ignition.
all windows and lock your
if you have
it with you. Always do
If you have key out also locks your transmission.
do it. When
in a storage
to in your
in a storage area, like your glove box
Put your valuables you have one. Lock the console Lock all doors except the driver’s Then take the
key with you.
or console, if
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Ignition Switch Use your square key ignition switch to five different positions:
to start your vehicle. The square key lets you turn the
lets you use things like the radio and
Acc (Accessory): Acc wipers when toward you. Your steering wheel will remain locked, just inserted the key.
the engine is off. To get into Acc, push in the key and
the windshield turn it as it was before you
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Features & Controls
to rem(
locks your ignition, steering wheel
LOCK: This position a theft deterrent feature. You will only be able ignition is turned to LOCK. Off: This position lets you turn off the engine but still Use Off if you must have your example, if your vehicle is being pushed). Run: This is the position for driving. Start: This starts your engine.
'a On manual transmission vehicles, turning the key to
vehicle in motion while
and transmission. it's the we your key when
turn the steering wheel. is off (for the engine
the steering column and result in a vehicle. This could cause a collision. off while the vehicle is moving, turn the key only to the key release lever while the vehicle
is moving.
loss of ability to steer the If you need
to turn the engine
OFF. Don't move
LOCK will lock
NOTICE
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Key Release Lever
The ignition key cannot be removed from the ignition vehicles unless the key release lever is used.
of manual transmission
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A On manual transmission vehicles,
while the vehicle is moving, the key only to column and result in
if you need to turn the engine
do not press the key release lever, turn
off
Off. Turning the key
to LOCK will lock the steering
loss of ability to steer the vehicle.
To Remove the Key On manual transmission vehicles, turn the key to the pressing the key release lever down. Keeping your finger on the lever, pull the key straight out. On automatic transmission vehicles, turn the key to out.
LOCK position while
LOCK and pull
it straight
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Features & Controls
of your Vehicle Identification Number
You will find the VIN
of your instrument panel. (See “Vehicle Identification Number”
kmrting Your Engine Engines start differently. The 8th digit (VIN) shows the code letter or number for your engine. at the top left in the Index.) Follow the proper steps to start the engine. To Start Your 5.7 Liter (Code K) engine or 7.4 Liter (Code N) engine:
1. Automatic Transmission
Move your shift lever to in any other position-that’s already moving, use N (Neutral) only.
P (Park) or N (Neutral). Your engine won’t start
a safety feature. To restart when you’re
NOTICE Don’t try to shift to P (Park) if your vehicle is moving. could damaa stormed
our
If you do, is
p~&w$gp! you^^^^ P . icle
Manual Transmission Shift your gear selector to neutral and hold the clutch pedal to the while starting the engine, Your vehicle won’t start not all the way down-that’s
a safety feature.
if the clutch pedal is
floor
2. Don’t push the accelerator pedal before starting your engine.
other vehicles you might need to do this, but because computer systems, you don’t.
In some of your vehicle’s
3. 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. 7.4L Engine Cold Start: In cold weather, below 60°F (16°C)’ start the engine the same way but push the accelerator pedal one-quarter of the way down and hold it there for about
2 seconds after the engine starts.
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 he damage your starter motor.
4. If it doesn’t start right away, hold your key in
Start. If it doesn’t start in
three seconds, push the accelerator pedal about one-quarter down for 12 more seconds,
or until it starts.
of the way
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5. If your engine still won’t start
(or starts but then stops),
it could be
Try this:
flooded with too much gasoline. Wait 15 seconds to let the starter motor accelerator pedal all the way to the floor. Hold it there. Then, key in Start for no more than ten seconds. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. 15 seconds and do Step 5 again.
If the engine still doesn’t start, wait another
cool down. Then push your
hold the
Hot Engine Restart, 5.7L and 7.4L Engines (Vehicles Over your engine is already hot and then stalls, turn your ignition key to turn your key engine. When the engine starts, let go of the key and accelerator pedal.
to Run, and wait about
20 seconds before you restart your
8500 GVWR): If Off. Then,
I NOTICE 1
rn
rn
four engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle.
1 electrical parts or accessories, you could change tction system operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with
the way the fuel
If you
dealer. If you don’t, your engine might not perform properly. h r I you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the part of this :hat tells how to do it without damaging your vehicle. See “Towing Jehicle” in the Index.
Man,,l Your
Driving Through Deep Standing Water
f you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water, water can :me in through your engine’s air intake and badly damage your engine. If IOU can’t avoid deen ouddles or standino water, drive through very slowly.
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Features & Controls
Engine BIock Heater (Option)
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In very cold weather, 0°F (-18°C) or colder, the engine block heater can help. You’ll get easier To use the block heater:
starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up.
1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt outlet.
Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet muld cause an electrical L 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 threeprong 110-volt outlet. If the cord won’t reach, use a heavy-duty threepmng extension cord rated for at least 15 amps.
I NOTICE
ter you’ve used the nanner it was, to help keep it away from moving engine parts. lon’t, it could be tom and damaged.
block heater, be sure to store the cord in the
If you
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plugged in? The answer depends
the kind of oil you have, and
How long should you keep the block heater on the weather, trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact a General Motors dealer in the area where you’ll be parking your vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advice Automatic 7Pansmission
some other things. Instead of
for that particular area.
There are several different positions
for your gear lever.
P (Park)
This locks your rear wheels. enaine because your vehicle can’t move easily.
It’s the best position
to use when you start your
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4 in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle
if the shift lever
is not fully
Your vehicle can roll.
is running unless you have
Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine to, If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move To be sure your vehicle suddenly. You or others could be injured. won’t move, wh’en you’re on fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and move the If you have four-wheel drive, your vehicle will your shift lever is in P (Park)-if your transfer case is in So, be sure the transfer case See “Shifting Into Park” if you’re pulling a trailer, also see “Parking on Trailer” in the Index.
is in a drive gear-not N (Neutral). in the Index. If you are parking on a hill, or Hills’’ or ‘Towing a
shift lever to P (Park).
be free to roll-even if N (Neutral).
R (Reverse) Use this gear to back up. I NOTICE
I! Shifting to R (Reverse) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage
jour transmission. Shift to R (Reverse) only after your vehicle
is stopped.
To rock your vehicle back and forth damaging your transmission, see “If You’re Stuck: Snow” in the Index. N (Neutral)
to get out of snow, ice or sand without Ice or
In Sand, Mud,
In this setting, your engine doesn’t connect with the wheels. you’re already moving, use N (Neutral) only. Also, use N when your vehicle being towed.
To restart when
I CAUTION
is
Shifting out of P (Park) or N (Neutral) while your engine is “racing” foot is firmly on (run’ning at high speed) is dangerous. Unless your the brake pedal, your vehicle could move very rapidly. control and hit people or objects. Don’t shift out of P (Park) or N (Neutral) while your engine is racing.
You could lose
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NOTICE Damage to your transmission caused by shifting out of P (Park) or N {Neutral) with the engine racing isn’t covered
by your warranty.
OD (Automatic Overdrive)
This position vou’re:
is for normal driving.
If you need more power for passing, and
- Going less than about 35 mph (56 km/h), push your accelerator
pedal about halfway down
- Going about 35 mph (56 km/h) or more, push the accelerator
way down
all the
You’ll shift down to the next gear and have more power. OD should not be used when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving on steep hills, or for off-road driving. Select vehicle under any of these conditions.
D (third gear) when operating the
D (Third Gear)
This is like OD, but you never go into Overdrive. towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving driving.
2 (Second Gear)
You should use D when
on steep hills, or for off-road
This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy. on hills. It can help control roads, but then you would also want If you manually select 2, the transmission will drive in second gear. You may use this feature for reducing torque start your vehicle from a stop on slippery road surfaces.
your speed as you go down steep mountain to use your brakes off and on.
to the rear wheels when you are trying to
You can use 2
1 (First Gear)
This position gives you even more power You can use lever is put in 1, the transmission won’t shift into first gear until the vehicle going ‘slowly enough.
(but lower fuel economy) than 2. If the selector
it on very steep hills, or
in deep snow or mud.
is
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1
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I lf your rear wheels can’t rotate, don’t try to drive, This might happen if p u were stuck in very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid -‘-’ect. You could damage transmission. your
so, if you stop when going uphill, :he accelerator pedal. This could overheat and damage the transmission. Jse your brakes or shift to P (?k) ?ill. FivemSpeed Manual 7Pansmission
wi onl, don’t hold your vehicle there to hold your vehicle in position on a
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This is your shift pattern. Here’s how
to operate your transmission:
- . ’ :- -.
.. r
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1. Then, slowly let
20 mph (32 km/h). If
1, put the
1 (First Gear)-Press the clutch pedal and shift into up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. You can shift into 1 when you’re going less than you’ve come to a complete stop and it’s hard to shift into shift lever in Neutral and let up on the clutch. Press the clutch pedal back down. Then shift into 2 (Second Gear)-Press the clutch pedal as you let up on the accelerator pedal and shift into 2.Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. 3, 4 and 5 (Third, Fourth and Fifth Gears)-Shift into same way you do for 2.Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal.
1.
3, 4 and 5 the
on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. Just
To Stop -Let up before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift to Neutral. N (Neutral)-Use R (Reverse)-To back up, press the clutch the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal.
this position when you start or idle your engine. pedal and shift into
R. Let up on
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Shift to R (Reverse) only after your vehicle is stopped. Shifting to R .- ?verse) while your vehicle is moving could damage your transmisslor
:I
Also. use Reverse. alona with the Darkina brake. for oarkina vour vehic.,
Shift Light
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if weather,
if you quickly
SHIFT light. This light will
is normal for the light to go on and off
For the best fuel economy, accelerate
If you have a manual transmission, you have a show you when to shift to the next higher gear for best fuel economy. When this light comes on, you can shift to the next higher gear road and traffic conditions let you. slowly and shift when the light comes on. While you accelerate, it change the position of the accelerator. Ignore the downshift. Four-wheel Drive Vehicles Only: If your vehicle has four-wheel drive and is equipped with a manual transmission, disregard the shift light when the transfer case is in Locking Rear Axle If you have this feature, your rear axle can give you additional traction on snow, mud ice, sand or gravel. It works like a standard axle most of the time, but when one does, the locking feature will allow the wheel with traction to move the vehicle.
of the rear wheels has no traction and the other one
4 LOW.
SHIFT light when you
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Parking Brake
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To set the parking brake: Hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot. Push down the parking brake pedal with your warning light will come on. To release the parking brake: Hold the regular brake pedal down. Pull the lever marked
left foot.
If the ignition is on, the brake system
RELEASE.
in the Index. That part shows how
If you are on a hill: See “Parking on Hills’’ wheels. If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill: See “Towing a Trailer” in the Index. That part shows what the trailer from moving.
to turn your front
to do first to keep
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Features & Controls
in the transmission. It may be difficult
is called “torque lock.” To prevent this, the parking
If is placed in P (Park) before of the vehicle may put too much force
Torque Lock The parking brake should be set first whenever leaving the driver’s seat. you are parked on a hill and the transmission the parking brake is set, the weight on the parking pawl lever out of P (Park). This P (Park). brake should be set BEFORE moving the selector lever to When preparing to move the vehicle, the selector lever should be moved out of P (Park) BEFORE releasing the parking brake. Set the parking brake first, then release the transmission from If “torque lock” does occur, you may have your vehicle uphill a little to take some of the pressure off the transmission while you pull the selector lever out of Shifting lnto P (Park) (Automatic Transmission Models Only)
P (Park), even on level surfaces.
to have another vehicle nudge
P (Park).
to pull the selector
if the shift lever is not Your vehicle can
could be injured. To be sure your vehicle won’t move,
to get out of your vehicle
It can be dangerous fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others when you’re on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. If you have four-wheel drive, and your transfer case your vehicle will be free (Park). So, be sure (Neutral). If you are parking on a hill, “Parking on Hills”
if your shift lever is in is in a drive gear-not
to roll-even the transfer case
Trailer” in the Index.
“Towing
or
or if you’re pulling a trailer, also see
in N
is in N (Neutral), I
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Steering Column Shift Lever
1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right
brake.
foot and set the parking
2. Move the shift lever
into the P (Park) position like this:
Pull the lever toward you.
Move the lever up
as far as it will
go.
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3. If you have four-wheel drive, be
gear-not
in N (Neutral).
sure the transfer case
is in a drive
4. Move the ignition key 5. Remove the key and take
vehicle with the ignition key
to LOCK.
it with you. in your hand, your vehicle is in
If you can walk away from your
P (Park).
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Features & Controls
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission Models Only)
be free to
A It can be dangerous
to leave your vehicle with the engine running.
in
not fully
it could
the transfer
You or others
De sure your
if the shift lever is
could be injured. Don’t
if your shift lever in a drive gear-not
is in N (Neutral), your vehicle will is in P (Park). So be sure in N (Neutral).
h Your vehicle could move suddenly P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. If you have four-wheel drive with a manual transfer case shift lever and your transfer case roll, even case is And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, overheat and even catch fire. leave your vehicle with the engine running unless you have to. If you have to leave your vehicle with the englne runnmg, vehicle is in P (Park) and your parking brake it. If you have four-wheel drive with a manual transfer case shift lever, in N (Neutral). that the transfer case After you’ve moved the shift lever into the brake pedal down. Then, P (Park) without first pulling If you can, it means that the shift lever wasn’t fully locked into P (Park). Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission Models Only) Before you get out of your vehicle, put your manual transmission R (Reverse) and firmly apply the parking If you have four-wheel drive, be sure your transfer case Your vehicle could roll if it isn’t. If you are parking on see “Towing a
P (Park) position, hold see if you can move the shift lever away from
if your vehicle is equipped in the Index.
Trailer” or “Parking on Hills”
is in a drive gear-not
to tow a trailer,
it toward you.
a hill, or
brake.
in
is firmly set, before you leave
is in a drive gear.
be sure
the regular
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Parking Over Things That Burn
. . .'.- L.' .
* Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under
4 vehicle and ignite. Don't park over papers, leaves, dry grass
your
or other
that
things
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Features & Controls
Engine Exhaust
I I
It contains the gas carbon monoxide
Engine exhaust can kill. which you can’t see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death . You might have exhaust coming 0 Your exhaust system sounds
in if: strange or different.
(CO),
Your vehicle gets rusty underneath.
* Your vehicle was damaged
in a collision.
Your vehicle was damaged when driving road or over road debris.
over high points on the
m Repairs weren’t done correctly. e Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly. If you ever suspect exhaust 0 Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO;
is coming into your vehicle:
and
* Have it fixed immediately.
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Running Your Engine While You’re Parked (Automatic rnansrnission) It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have are some things to know. I CAUTION I A Idling the engine with the air system control A dangerous exhaust into your vehicle.
off could allow
(See the earlier Caution under
to, here
let deadly carbon monoxide (CO)
“Engine Exhaust”.) Also, idling in a closed-in place can into your vehicle even place this can happen is a garage. Exhaust-with easily. NEVER park in a garage with the engine running. Another closed-in place can be a blizzard, {See “Blizzard” in Index.)
if the fan switch
is at the highest setting.
One
C h a n come in
the
if the shift lever is not
set. Your vehicle can roll.
It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle fully in P with the parking brake firmly Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is 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 P (Park). If you have four-wheel drive, and you’re transfer case is in N (Neutral), your vehicle will be free to roll, even if your shift lever is in P (Park). So, be’ sure the transfer case is in a drive gear-not in N (Neutral). Follow the proper steps to be “Shifting Into Park” in the tndex. If you are parking on a hill, or if you’re pulling a trailer, also see “Parking on Hills” or “Trailer Towing” in the Index.
sure -your vehicle won? move. See
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It can be dangerous
\ fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set.
to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever If you have in a drive gear.
is nut
If you have left the engine running, the vehicle
four-wheel drive, also be sure the transfer case is Your vehicle can roll. can move suddenly. You vehicle won’t move, follow hill, or if you’re pulling a trailer, see “Parking Towing” in the Index.
or others could be injured. the steps below. If you
To be sure your are parking on a on Hills’’ or “Trailer
If your vehicle has four-wheel drive, you can send your engine’s driving power to all four wheels for extra traction. To get the most satisfaction out of four-wheel drive, you must be familiar with its operation. Read follows before using four-wheel drive. You should use 2H for most normal driving conditions.
the pan that
Driving in the 4H or 4L positions for a long time on dry or wet pavement could shorten the life of your vehicle’s drivetrain.
Transfer Case
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The transfer case shift lever is on the floor lever to shift into and out of four-wheel drive. An indicator near t9e lever shows you
the transfer case settings:
to the right of the driver. Use this
4L
O N 2H 4H
is go
up, or
the indicator does not light
if the front axle light does not
of the indicator diagram will light up when you shift into
out of four-wheel drive, have your dealer check your
The front axle portion four-wheel drive. A slight delay between shifting and the indicator’s lighting normal. If out after you shift system. When your headlights or parking lights are on, rotate the dial to the right of your headlight switch light. Rotate the dial Transfer Case Shift Positions 2H (High): This setting Your front axle is not engaged 4H (High): This setting engages your front axle Use 4H when you need extra traction, such most off -road situations.
to adjust the brightness of your transfer case indicator up to brighten, or down
is for driving in most street and highway situations.
to dim, the indicator light.
as on wet or icy roads, or in
to help drive your vehicle.
in two-wheel drive.
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Features & Contmls
to be towed or
off.
N (Neutral): Shift to this setting only when your vehicle needs when using a power take 4L (Low): This setting also engages your front but should be used only for off-road You can shift from 2H to 4H or from 4H to 2H while the vehicle Your front axle will engage faster if you take your foot for a few seconds after you shift. necessary to stop or slow the vehicle To shift into or out of 4L or N (Neutral):
to shift out of 2H.
or on extremely slippery surfaces.
In extremely cold weather it may be
is moving. off of the accelerator
axle to give you extra traction,
1. Slow the vehicle
to a roll, about 3 mph (5 km/h) and shift your
transmission into neutral.
2. Shift the transfer case shift lever
in one continuous motion.
4L, or your
in N (Neutral) as you shift the transfer case into
Don’t pause gears could clash. Remember that driving in 4H or 4L may reduce four-wheel drive on dry pavement could cause your tires to wear faster and make your transfer case harder Front Axle Locking Feature The front axle locks and unlocks automatically when you shift the transfer case. A slight delay for the axle temperature is very hot, or conditions, there may be a slight delay for the
the vehicle has been used
to lock or unlock
axle to unlock.
to shift.
is normal. If the outside under hard driving
fuel economy. Also, driving in
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turn the hand crank on each door
To open your manual windows, lower your side door windows. If you have the optional power windows, the controls are on each doors . The driver's door has a switch for the passenger windows power windows will work when the ignition has been turned Push the rear of the switch with the power window symbol on window. Push the front of the switch with the power window symbol on window.
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to raise or
of the side
as well. Your to ACC or Run.
it to lower the
it to raise the
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Electric Tailgate Glass Release
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Doors" in this section.
Before operating your electric tailgate glass release, see the caution under "Tailgate, Tailgate Glass and Rear The electric hatch release button, located below the headlight switch, lets you release the tailgate glass. hear the latch release the window. If you have an automatic transmission, your shift lever must be N (Neutral) for the release apply the parking brake for the release
To use it, slide the button to the right until you
to work. With a manual transmission, you must
to work.
in P (Park) or
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To sound the horn, press the pad with the horn symbol on it. The pad is located in the center of the steering wheel. Tilt Wheel (Option)
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A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. level to give your legs more room when You can also raise you exit and enter
it to the highest the vehicle.
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Features & Contuvls
To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and steering wheel to a comfortable level, then release the lever to in place. Multifunction Lever
pull the lever. Move
the
lock the wheel
The lever on the left side
of the steering column includes
your:
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Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator Headlight High-Low Beam Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer Cruise Control (Option)
& Passing Signal
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Turn Signal and Lane Change indicator
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..,." .
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in the direction of the turn
the turn is
up or down. When
or lower the lever until the green arrow
to signal a turn or a lane change.
The turn signal has two upward (for Right) and two downward (for Left) positions. These positions allow you To signal a turn, move the lever all the way finished, the lever will return automatically. A green arrow on the instrument panel will flash or lane change. To signal a lane change, just raise starts to flash. Hold it there until you complete your lane change. The lever will return by itself when you release it. As you signal a normal, a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won't see your turn signal. If a bulb arrows don't go on at all when you signal a turn, check the fuse "Fuses" in the Index) and for burned-out bulbs. Operation of Lights Although your vehicle's lighting system (headlights, parking lights, side marker lights and taillights) meet all applicable federal lighting requirements, certain states and provinces may apply their own lighting regulations that may require special attention before you operate these lights. For example, some jurisdictions may require that you operate your lower
if the arrows flash twice as fast as
it to help avoid an accident.
turn or a lane change,
is burned out, replace
If the green (see
fog lamps,
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Features & Contmls
fog lamps at all times, or that headlights be turned on
beam lights with whenever you must use your windshield wipers. prohibit driving solely with parking lights, especially recommended that you check with your own state or provincial highway authority for applicable lighting regulations. Head/ight Hiah-Low Beam F. p .- ..
h*'
In addition, most jurisdictions
at dawn or dusk. It is
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To change the headlights from signal lever all the way toward you. Then release are on, this blue light on the instrument panel
low beam to high or high to
low, pull the turn
it. When the high beams
also will be on.
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Windshield Wipers
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the wiper symbol
to MIST. Hold it there until the
turn the band
let go. The wipers will stop after one cycle. If you want
You control the windshield wipers by turning the band with on it. For a single wiping cycle, wipers start, then more cycles, hold the band on MIST longer. You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay between wipes. This can be very useful time. The closer For steady wiping at low speed, turn the band away from you position. For high speed wiping, turn wipers, move the band to the
in light rain or snow. Turn to LO, the shorter the delay.
off symbol.
to the LO the band further, to HI. To stop the
the band to choose the delay
A Damaged wiper blades may prevent you from seeing well enough
drive safely. To avoid damage, be sure the wiper blades before using them. windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. or blade inserts. damaged get new blades
to clear ice and snow from
If they’re frozen to the
If your blades do become
to
Heavy snow or ice can overload your wipers. until the motor cools. Clear away snow
A circuit breaker will stop them
or ice to prevent an overload.
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Features & Controls
Windshield Washer
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At the top of the multifunction lever there’s a paddle with the word it. To spray washer fluid on the windshield, push the paddle. The wipers will clear the window and then either speed. CAUTION - splash can block your vision. You could hit another vehicle or go A * Driving without washer
fluid can be dangerous. A bad mud
stop or return to your preset
off the road. Check your washer In freezing weather, don’t use your washer until the windshield warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid windshield,
fluid level often.
can form ice on the
blocking your vision.
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I NOTICE
Cruise Control (Option)
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With Cruise Control, you can maintain a speed or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise Control does not work at speeds below about (40 krn/h). When you apply your brakes, or the clutch pedal, transmission, the Cruise Control shuts off.
if you have a manual
of about 25 mph (40 km/h)
25 mph
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CAUTION
I A a steady speed. So, don’t use your Cruise Control on winding
Cruise Control can be dangerous where you can’t drive safely at
roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise Control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes spinning, and you could lose control. Don’t on slipPery roads.
in tire traction can cause needless wheel
use Cruise Control
To Set Cruise Control
ON.
Move the Cruise switch to
I CAUTION
If you leave your Cruise Control switch 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 l o s e control. Keep the Cruise Control switch OFF until vou want to use it.
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Get up to the speed you want. Push in the set button at the end of the lever and release it. Take your foot
off the accelerator pedal.
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To Resume a Set Speed Suppose you set your Cruise Control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course, shuts to reset it. Once you’re going about 25 mph (40 kmlh) or more, you can move the Cruise Control switch from ON to WA for about half a second.
off the Cruise Control. But you don’t need
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until you release the switch
will keep going faster You could be startled and even lose control. hold the switch at WA . go faster, don’t
A If you hold the switch at WA longer than half a second, the vehicle To increase Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed. Here’s the first: to get to the higher speed.
or apply the brake. So unless you want to
the end of the lever, then release the button and the
1. Use the accelerator pedal 2. Push the button at accelerator pedal.
You’ll now cruise at the higher speed.
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Features & Controls
Here's the Second Way to go to a higher speed:
1. Move the Cruise switch from ON to WA. Hold it there until you get up
to the speed you want, and then release the switch.
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2. To increase your speed
in very small amounts, move the switch
for less than three quarters of a second and then release you do this, your vehicle will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster.
to WA it. Each time
To Reduce Speed While Using Cruise Control
1. Push in the button at the end
speed you want, then release
of the lever until you reach the lower it.
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2. To slow down
in very small amounts, push the button
a second. Each time you do this, you'll slower.
for less than half go about 1 mph (1.6 kmlh)
foot
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When you take your 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 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 to a lower gear to keep your speed downhill, you may have down. Of course, of Cruise Control. Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don't use Cruise Control on steep hills. To Get Out of Cruise Control There are several ways
on hills depends upon your speed,
applying the brake takes you out
to turn off the Cruise Control:
to brake or shift
.Y
1. Step lightly on the brake pedal or push the clutch pedal, if you have
manual transmission; OR
2. Move the Cruise switch
to OFF.
When you turn off the Cruise Control or the ignition, your Cruise Control set speed memory is erased.
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Features & Controls
Headlights and Vehicle Lighting of your instrument panel. Your light switches are on the left side
Push the left side on:
of the switch with the parking lights
symbol on it
to turn
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Parking Lights Sidemarker Lights Taillights License Plate Lights Roof Marker Lights (if you have them) Instrument Panel Lights Transfer Case Shift Indicator Light
Push the left side on the headlights, together with:
of the switch with the master lighting symbol on it
to turn
Parking Lights Sidemarker Lights Taillights License Plate Lights Roof Marker Lights Instrument Panel Lights Transfer Case Shift Indicator Light
(if you have them)
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it to turn off your
to adjust interior lights.
the switch with the 0 symbol on
Push the right side of lights. Turn the dial at the right of the headlight switch Turning the dial all the way up turns on the interior lights. You can switch your headlights from low beam multifunction lever toward you. To return the headlights to lever again. A circuit breaker protects your headlights from electrical overload. an electrical overload, your headlights will flicker happens, have your headlight wiring checked right away. Headlights-On Reminder A buzzer will sound when your headlights are turned in Off, LOCK or Acc. Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Indicator Light (Canada Only)
on and off. If this ever
on and your ignition is
to high by pulling the
low beam, pull the
If you have
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in Canada, you will have this light
sold, when new, It goes on whenever the Daytime Running Lights are
If your vehicle was first on the instrument panel. on. Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only) The Canadian Federal Government has decided that “Daytime Running Lights” (DRL) are a useful feature, in that DRL can make your vehicle more visible to pedestrians and other drivers during daylight hours. DRL are required on new vehicles sold in Canada.
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Features & Controls
The high beam headlights will come on at reduced brightness in Daylight when:
is on The ignition The headlight switch is The parking brake
off, and is released
of DRL again.
off and the exterior
DRL are on. When you turn on your
off the headlights, the exterior lights will go
will change to the reduced brightness
turn on your headlights, the DRL will switch
When you lights come on. When you turn out and the high beams The DRL indicator light on the instrument panel will go on whenever the DRL are on. This light means that only the exterior lights, this light will go out. headlights any time you need to. To idle your vehicle with the DRL stay off until you release the parking brake. Dome Lights The dome lights will come on when you open the doors or tailgate. You also turn the dome lights headlight switch all the way up until it clicks.
off, set the parking brake. The DRL
Of course, you may still turn on
on by turning
the interior light dimmer dial on the
the
will
can
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of the switch marked OFF. To return the lights
AUTO.
to
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Reading Lights
If you have reading lights, press the bar next to turn the light off. Press the bar again
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If your vehicle has an overhead console with reading lights, they can be swiveled to point button next to the light with the master again to turn the light off.
lighting symbol on it. Press
in the direction you want. To turn the light on, press the
the button
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Underhood Reel Lighf
I L
an underhood reel light.
You may have on the passenger side fender. To use the light, pull up on will unreel as you pull the light.
It is inside the engine compartment
You can use
it as a flashlight.
the release lever and pull the light out. The
cord
using the light, reel the When you are done turning the handle. Then, slide the light into the release lever to lock the light into the holder.
cord back into the housing by holder. Press PUSH on the
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Mirrors
inside Mirror Push or pull the tab under the mirror to reduce glare from headlights behind you after dark. Outside Mirrors
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Adjust your outside mirrors so you can just see the side of your vehicle, and be folded in to have a clear view of objects behind you. Some mirrors can enter narrow doorways.
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Features & Controls
Convex Outside Mirror Your right side mirror may be convex. you can see more from the driver’s 1 CAUTION
~~
seat.
~ r n
A convex mirror’s surface is curved so
If you aren’t used to a convex mirror, you can hit another vehicle. A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your inside mirror or glance
ov0r your shoulder before chanaine lanes. -
lane, you
Electric Outside Mirrors
If you have electric mirrors, they can be adjusted to point where you want from inside the vehicle. Select the mirror by moving the center located on the driver’s door armrest, mirror angle by pressing the outer arrows on the switch until the mirror is adjusted where you want it.
to R right or L left. Then, adjust the
of the switch,
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Sun Visors To block out glare, you can swing down the visors. You can also swing them out to help block glare from the side.
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Your visor may have a strap have mirrors on them.
to hold small items, such
as maps. Some visors
Some visors have an extender on the inside edge. When the visor pull the extender out for extra glare coverage at the front Some visors have mirrors with lights. The mirror lights will come lift the mirror cover.
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is down,
or side.
on when you
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Rear Window Wiper and Washer
The rear window wipedwasher switch of the steering wheel.
is on your instrument panel,
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To turn the wiper on, slide the lever
to the lever
to the right.
For delay wiping, slide the lever under control. The wiper will cycle every nine seconds. For steady wiper action, move the slide lever all the way
DELAY to the center of the rear wiper
to the right.
To wash the window, push fluid will continue to spray until the lever is released.
in on the end
of the lever. Window washer
The rear window washer uses the same fluid bottle If the fluid level is low in the washer fluid bottle, you wash your rear window. window, check the
fluid level.
If you can wash your windshield, but not your rear
as the windshield washer.
may not be able
to
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