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This light shows the status of the electrical charging system. The light should come on briefly when the ignition is first turned on and remain on briefly as a bulb check. If the light stays on or comes on while driving, turn off some of the vehicle’s electrical devices, such as the Fog Lights or Rear
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Defroster. If the Charging System Light remains on, it means that the vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging system and should be serviced immedi- ately. See your local authorized dealer. 21. Transmission Range Indicator This indicator illuminates to show the automatic trans- mission gear selection. 22. ABS Light
This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake system described elsewhere in this manual. The yellow ABS light will come on when the ignition key is turned to the ON position and may stay on for several seconds. If the ABS light does not come on have the system checked by an authorized dealer. The warning light should be checked frequently to assure that it is operating properly. If the ABS light remains on or comes on while driving, it indicates that the Anti-Lock portion of the brake system is not functioning and that service is required, however, the conventional brake system will continue to operate normally if the red BRAKE warning light is not on.
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If the ABS light is on, the brake system should be serviced as soon as possible to restore the benefits of Anti-Lock brakes. 23. Brake System Warning Light
The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capability if a failure occurs in a portion of the hydraulic system.
This light monitors both the brake fluid level and the parking brake. If the light comes on, it indicates either that the parking brake is on or there is a low fluid level in the brake master cylinder. On vehicles equipped with anti-lock brakes (ABS), the brake light may also indicate reduced braking performance. If the parking brake is off and the light remains on, have the brake system in- spected as soon as possible. The light will also come on when the parking brake is applied with the ignition in the RUN position.
The warning light should be checked frequently to assure that it is operating properly. This can be done by turning the ignition switch to START. The light should come on. If the red brake light does not come on, have the system checked by an authorized dealer.
WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the brake light on is danger- ous. Part of the brake system may have failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have an accident. Have the vehicle checked immediately.
NOTE: This light shows only that the parking brake is on. It does not show the degree of brake application. In an ABS equipped vehicle, the Brake System Warning light will come on if the ABS light is not functioning or if the ABS system is not communicating.
ELECTRONIC DIGITAL CLOCK The clock and radio each use the display panel built into the radio. A digital readout indicates the time in hours and minutes whenever the ignition switch is in the ON or ACC position. When the ignition switch is in the OFF position, pressing the Time button will cause the radio to display time for several seconds, then turn off. To Set The Clock:
1. Use a ballpoint pen or similar object to press the hour (H) or minute (M) buttons on the radio, The time setting will increase each time you press the button. 2. Press any other button to exit from the clock setting mode or it will exit the mode automatically if left alone for 5 or 6 seconds.
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SALES CODE RAZ—AM/ FM STEREO RADIO WITH CASSETTE TAPE PLAYER AND CD PLAYER — IF EQUIPPED
Operating Instructions — Radio
NOTE: Power to operate the radio is controlled by the ignition switch. It must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. Power Switch, Volume Control Press the ON/VOL control to turn the radio on. Turn the volume control clockwise to increase the volume. The volume will be displayed and continuously updated while the button is pressed.
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Seek Button (Radio Mode) Press and release the Seek button to search for the next station in either the AM or FM mode. Press the top of the button to seek up and the bottom to seek down. Holding the button will by pass stations until you release the button. Tuning Press the TUNE control up or down to increase or decrease the frequency. If you press and hold the button, the radio will continue to tune until you release the button. The frequency will be displayed and continu- ously updated while the button is pressed. PTY (Program Type) Button Pressing this button once will turn on the PTY mode for 5 seconds. If no action is taken during the 5 second time out the PTY icon will turn off. Pressing the PTY button within 5 seconds will allow the program format type to be selected. Many radio stations do not currently broad- cast PTY information. Toggle the PTY button to select the following format types:
Program Type
Radio Display
Adult Hits Classical Classic Rock College Country Information Jazz Foreign Language News Nostalgia Oldies Personality Public Rhythm and Blues Religious Music Religious Talk Rock Soft Soft Rock
Adlt Hit Classicl Cls Rock College Country Inform Jazz Language News Nostalga Oldies Persnlty Public R & B Rel Musc Rel Talk Rock Soft Soft Rck
Program Type
Radio Display
Soft R&B Sports Talk Top 40
WeatherSoft Rhythm and Blues Sports Talk Top 40
Weather By pressing the SEEK button when the PTY icon is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency station with the same selected PTY name. The PTY function only operates when in the FM mode. The radio display will flash “SEEK” and the selected PTY program type when searching for the next PTY station. If no station is found with the selected PTY program type, the radio will return to the last preset station. If a preset button is activated while in the PTY (Program Type) mode, the PTY mode will be exited and the radio will tune to the preset station. Pressing PTY, then SCAN will scan the FM Band and stop at all RDS stations. Each RDS station will be played for aUNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 95
10 second scan once around the FM Band and stop at the last station. The PTY icon will then turn off. Balance The Balance control adjusts the left-to-right speaker bal- ance. Push in the button and it will pop out. Adjust the balance and push the button back in. The balance will be displayed and continuously updated while the button is pressed. Fade The Fade control provides for balance between the front and rear speakers. Push in the button and it will pop out. Adjust the balance and push the button back in. The fade will be displayed and continuously updated while the button is pressed. Tone Control Slide the Bass and/or Treble controls up or down to adjust the sound for the desired tone. The treble, and bass will be displayed and continuously updated while the slide is moved.
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AM/FM Selection Press the AM/FM button to change from AM to FM. The operating mode will be displayed next to the station frequency. The display will show ST when a stereo station is received. Scan Button Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for the next station, in either AM or FM, pausing for 5
seconds at each listenable station before continuing to the next. Pressing the AM/FM button continues the search in the alternate frequency band. To stop the search, press SCAN a second time. To Set The Radio Push-button Memory When you are receiving a station that you wish to commit to push-button memory, press the SET button. SET 1 will show in the display window. Select the push-button you wish to lock onto this station and press and release that button. If a station is not selected within 5 seconds after pressing the SET button, the station willcontinue to play but will not be locked into push-button memory. You may add a second station to each push-button by repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display window. Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 in both AM and FM. This allows a total of 10 AM and 10 FM stations to be locked into memory. You can recall the stations stored in SET 2 memory by pressing the push- button twice. To Change From Clock To Radio Mode Press the Time button to change the display between radio frequency and time. Operating Instructions — Tape Player Insert the cassette with the exposed tape side toward the right and the mechanical action of the player will gently pull the cassette into the play position. NOTE: When subjected to extremely cold temperatures, the tape mechanism may require a few minutes to warm up for proper operation. Sometimes poor playback may
be experienced due to a defective cassette tape. Clean and demagnetize the tape heads at least twice a year. Seek Button Press the SEEK button up for the next selection on the tape and down to return to the beginning of the current selection. Press the SEEK button up or down to move the track number to skip forward or backward 1 to 6 selections. Press the SEEK button once to move 1 selection, twice to move 2 selections, etc. Fast Forward (FF) Press the FF button up momentarily to advance the tape in the direction that it is playing. The tape will advance until the button is pressed again or the end of the tape is reached. At the end of the tape, the tape will play in the opposite direction. Rewind (RW) Press the RW button momentarily to reverse the tape direction. The tape will reverse until the button is pressed again or until the end of the tape is reached. At the end of the tape, the tape will play in the opposite direction.
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Tape Eject Press the EJT Tape button and the cassette will disengage and eject from the radio. Scan Button Press this button to play 10 seconds of each selection. Press the scan button a second time to cancel the feature. Changing Tape Direction If you wish to change the direction of tape travel (side being played), press the PTY button. The lighted arrow in the display window will show the new direction. Metal Tape Selection If a standard metal tape is inserted into the player, the player will automatically select the correct equalization and the 70 symbol will appear in the display window. Pinch Roller Release If ignition power or the radio ON/OFF switch are turned off, the pinch roller will automatically retract to protect the tape from any damage. When power is restored to the tape player, the pinch roller will automatically reengage and the tape will resume play.
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Noise Reduction The Dolby Noise Reduction System* is on whenever the tape player is on, but may be switched off. To turn off the Dolby Noise reduction System: Press the Dolby button (button 2) after you insert the tape. The NR light in the display will go off when the Dolby System is off. The Dolby System is automatically reactivated each time a tape is inserted. * ”Dolby” noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Labo- ratories Licensing Corporation. Operating Instructions — CD Player
NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position and the volume control ON before the CD player will operate. Inserting The Compact Disc The CD player contained within the radio is not a multi-disc changer, and will only accept one CD. Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CD label facing
up. The CD will automatically be pulled into the CD Player. If the volume control is ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and begin to play. The display will show the track number and index time in minutes and seconds. Play will begin at the start of track one. NOTE: • You may eject a disc with the radio OFF. The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to insert a disc with the radio OFF. • If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio OFF, the CD will automatically be pulled into the CD Player and the display will show the time of day. If you insert a disc with the ignition OFF, the display will show the time of day for about 5 seconds, then go out.
Seek Button Press the top of the SEEK button for the next selection on the CD. Press the bottom of the button to return to the beginning of the current selection, or return to the beginning of the previous selection if the CD is within the first 10 seconds of the current selection.
EJT CD (Eject) Button Press this button and the disc will unload and move to the entrance for easy removal. The unit will switch to the radio mode. If you do not remove the disc within 15 seconds, it will be reloaded. The radio mode will continue to appear. The disc can be ejected with the radio OFF. FF/TUNE/RW Button Press FF (Fast Forward) once and the CD player will begin to fast forward until FF is pressed again or RW or another CD button is pressed. The RW (Reverse) button works in a similar manner. Program Button 4 (Random Play) Press this button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play. This feature plays the selections on the compact disc in random order to provide an interesting change of pace. Press the SEEK button to move to the next randomly selected track.
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Press TUNE FF to fast forward through the tracks. Press the FF button a second time to stop the fast forward feature. If TUNE RW is pressed, the current track will reverse to the beginning of the track and begin playing. Press button 4 a second time to stop Random Play. MODE Press the MODE button to select between the tape player, CD player, or satellite radio (if equipped). To select Satellite Radio (if equipped), press the MODE button until the word SIRIUS appears. The following will be displayed in this order: After three seconds, the current channel name and number will be displayed for five seconds. The current program type and channel number will then be displayed for five seconds. The current channel name and number will then be displayed until an action occurs. A CD or tape may remain in the player while in the Satellite Radio mode.
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Tape CD Button Press this button to select between CD player and Tape player. Time Button Press this button to change the display from elapsed CD playing time to time of day. Scan Button Press this button to play the first 10 seconds of each track. To stop the scan function, press the button a second time.
SALES CODE RBB—AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CASSETTE TAPE PLAYER AND CD CHANGER CAPABILITY
Operating Instructions
NOTE: Power to operate the radio is supplied through the ignition switch. It must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. NOTE: When first learning the control functions, the user should set the controls as shown in the following list. Tone Controls…As illustrated. Speaker Control…Centered. Power Button The volume control/power button pops out when pressed, this turns the sound system ON in the mode last used. Pushing the button back in turns the sound system OFF. Electronic Volume Control The electronic volume control turns continuously (360
degrees) in either direction without stopping. Turning the volume control to the right increases the volume and to the left decreases it. When the audio system is turned on, the sound will be set at the same volume level as last played.For your convenience, the volume can be turned down, but not up, when the audio system is off and the ignition is ON. Seek Press and release the SEEK button to search for the next station in either the AM or FM mode. Press the top of the button to seek up and the bottom to seek down. The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make another selection. Holding the button will bypass stations without stopping until you release it. Tune Press the TUNE control up or down to increase or decrease the frequency. If the button is pushed and held, the radio will continue to tune until the button is released. The frequency will be displayed and continu- ously updated while the button is pushed. To Set The Push-Button Memory When you are receiving a station that you wish to commit to push-button memory, press the SET button. The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window. Select the “1–5” button you wish to lock onto this station and press and release that button. If a button is not selected within 5 seconds after pressing the SET button,
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the station will continue to play but will not be locked into push-button memory. You may add a second station to each push-button by repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display window. Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 in both AM and FM. This allows a total of 10 AM and 10 FM stations to be locked into push-button memory. The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by pressing the push-button twice. Every time a preset button is used a corresponding button number will be displayed. Balance The balance control adjusts the left-to-right speaker bal- ance. Press the BAL button in and it will pop out. Adjust the balance and push the button back in. Fade The fade control provides for balance between the front and rear speakers. Press the FADE button in and it will pop out. Adjust the balance and push the button back in.
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Bass and Treble Tone Control The tone controls consist of 2 separate bands. The bass band is on the left, and the treble band is on the right. Each band is adjusted by a slider control with a detent at the mid-position. Moving the control up or down in- creases or decreases amplification of that band. The mid position provides a flat frequency response. AM/FM Selection Press the AM/FM button to change from AM to FM. The operating mode will be displayed next to the station frequency. The display will show ST when a stereo station is received. Mode Button Press the MODE button to select between the cassette tape player, CD changer, or the Satellite Radio (if equipped). When the Satellite Radio (if equipped) is selected “SA” will appear in your radio display. A CD or tape may remain in the player while in the Satellite or radio mode.
Cassette Player Features With ignition OFF and the sound system OFF, you can eject the tape cassette by pushing the EJECT button. You can turn the tape player ON by inserting a cassette or activating the MODE button (with a cassette in the radio), but only when the ignition and radio are on. Each time a cassette is inserted the tape player will begin playing on the side of the cassette that is facing up in the player. Music Search Pressing the SEEK button while playing a tape will start the Music Search mode. Press the SEEK button up for the next selection on the tape and down to return to the beginning of the current selection, or return to the beginning of the previous selection if the tape is within the first 5 seconds of the current selection. The SEEK symbol appears on the display when Music Search is in operation. Music Search shuts off automati- cally when a selection has been located.
Selective Music Search Press the SEEK button up or down to move the track number to skip forward or backward 1 to 7 selections. Press the SEEK button once to move 1 selection, twice to move 2 selections, etc. Fast Forward And Rewind Buttons Pressing the TUNE button up or down momentarily activates Fast Forward or Rewind and makes the direc- tional arrows appear on the display. To stop Fast Forward or Rewind, press the TUNE button again. Time Button Press the time button to toggle between station frequency and time of day. Pressing this button while playing a cassette tape will change the side of the tape being played. NR (Noise Reduction) Pushing the Number 2 Pre-set button when a tape is playing deactivates the Dolby Noise Reduction System*. When Dolby is ON, the NR symbol appears on the
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display. Each time a tape is inserted the Dolby will turn ON. * “Dolby” noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Labo- ratories Licensing Corporation. CD Changer Control Capability — If Equipped This radio is compatible with a remote mounted CD changer available through Mopar Accessories. The fol- lowing instructions are for the radio controls that operate this CD changer. Mode Button To activate the CD changer, press the MODE button until CD information appears on the display. Push-Button While the CD changer is playing, press the NUMBER 1
push-button or the NUMBER 5 push-button to select a disc numbered higher or lower than the one currently being played.104 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
Seek Button Press the SEEK up or down to select another track on the same disc. A SEEK symbol will appear on the display. Fast Forward And Rewind Buttons Press and hold the FF button for fast forward. Press and hold the RW button for fast reverse. The audio output can be heard when fast forward and fast reverse are activated. Random Play (RND) Press the Random button to play the tracks on the disc in random order for an interesting change of pace. Random can be cancelled by pressing the button a second time or by ejecting the CD from the changer. CD Diagnostic Indicators When driving over a very rough road, the CD player may skip momentarily. Skipping will not damage the disc or the player, and play will resume automatically.
As a safeguard and to protect your CD player, one of the following warning symbols may appear on your display. A CD HOT symbol indicates the player is too hot. CD HOT will pause the operation. Play can be resumed when the operating temperature is corrected or another MODE is selected. An ERR symbol will appear on the display if the laser is unable to read the Disc data for the following reasons: • Excessive vibration • Disc inserted upside down • Damaged disc • Water condensation on optics
Radio Display Messages Your radio has been designed to display certain messages when a problem is detected with the CD player.
SALES CODE RBK—AM/ FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER AND CD CHANGER CONTROLS
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Radio Operation
Power/Volume Control Press the ON/VOL control to turn the radio on. Turn the volume control clockwise to increase the volume. NOTE: Power to operate the radio is supplied through the ignition switch. It must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio.
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Seek Press and release the SEEK button to search for the next station in either the AM or FM mode. Press the top of the button to seek up and the bottom to seek down. The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make another selection. Holding the button in will by- pass stations without stopping until you release it. Tune Press the TUNE control up or down to increase or decrease the frequency. If you press and hold the button, the radio will continue to tune until you release the button. The frequency will be displayed and continu- ously updated while the button is pressed. Balance The Balance control adjusts the left-to-right speaker bal- ance. Press the BAL button in and it will pop out. Adjust the balance and push the button back in. Fade The Fade control provides for balance between the front and rear speakers. Press the FADE button in and it will pop out. Adjust the balance and push the button back in.
Bass and Treble Tone Control The tone controls consist of 2 separate bands. The bass band is on the left, and the treble band is on the right. Each band is adjusted by a slider control with a detent at the mid-position. Moving the control up or down in- creases or decreases amplification of that band. The mid position provides a flat frequency response. AM/FM Selection Press the AM/FM button to change from AM to FM. The operating mode will be displayed next to the station frequency. The display will show ST when a stereo station is received. To Set The Radio Push-Button Memory When you are receiving a station that you wish to commit to push-button memory, press the SET button. SET 1 will show in the display window. Select the “1–5” button you wish to lock onto this station and press and release that button. If a button is not selected within 5
seconds after pressing the SET button, the station will continue to play but will not be locked into push-button memory.You may add a second station to each push-button by repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display window. Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 in both AM and FM. This allows a total of 10 AM and 10 FM stations to be locked into push-button memory. The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by pressing the push-button twice. Every time a preset button is used a corresponding button number will be displayed. Time Press the TIME button to change the display between radio frequency and time. General Information This radio complies with Part 15 of FCC rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired opera- tion.
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NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressively ap- proved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. CD Player Operation
NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position and the volume control ON before the CD player will operate. Inserting The Compact Disc
CAUTION!
This CD player will accept 4 3⁄4 inch (12 cm) discs only. The use of other sized discs may damage the CD player mechanism.
You may either insert or eject a disc with the radio OFF. If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio OFF, the display will show the time of day. If the power is ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and begin to play when you insert the disc. The
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display will show the track number and index time in minutes and seconds. Play will begin at the start of track one. Seek Press the top of the SEEK button for the next selection on the CD. Press the bottom of the button to return to the beginning of the current selection, or return to the beginning of the previous selection if the CD is within the first second of the current selection. EJT — Eject Press the EJT button and the disc will unload and move to the entrance for easy removal. The unit will switch to the radio mode. If you do not remove the disc within 15 seconds, it will be reloaded. The unit will continue in radio mode. The disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF. FF/TUNE/RW Press FF (Fast Forward) and the CD player will begin to fast forward until FF is released. The RW ( Reverse) button works in a similar manner.
Random Play — RND/Program Button 4
Press the RND (button 4) button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play. This feature plays the selections on the compact disc in random order to provide an interesting change of pace. Press the SEEK button to move to the next randomly selected track. Press the RND (button 4) button a second time to stop Random Play. Mode Press the MODE button repeatedly to select between the CD player, the optional remote CD changer and the Satellite Radio (if equipped). When Satellite Radio (if equipped) is selected “SA” will appear in your radio display. A CD or tape may remain in the player while in the Satellite mode. Time Press the TIME button to change the display from elapsed CD playing time to time of day.CD Changer Operation — If Equipped
MODE Press the MODE button to select between the cassette tape player, CD player, and the CD changer (if equipped). Disc/Program Button 1
Press the DISC (button 1) button to play the next avail- able disc. Random Play — RND/Program Button 4
Press the RND (button 4) button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play. This feature plays the selections on the currently playing compact disc in random order to provide an interesting change of pace. Press the top of the SEEK button to move to the next randomly selected track. Press the RND (button 4) button a second time to stop Random Play.UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 109
FF/RW — TUNE Press FF/TUNE/RW to skip through the tracks in the desired direction, until the button is released (it will not stop at the beginning/end of any track until you release the button). Disc/Program Button 5
Press the DISC (button 5) button to play the previous disc. Seek Press the top of the SEEK button for the next selection on the CD. Press the bottom of the button to return to the beginning of the current selection, or return to the beginning of the previous selection if the CD is within the first second of the current selection. Time Press the TIME button to switch between time of day and CD track time.110 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
6 DISC CD CHANGER — IF EQUIPPED The CD changer is located below the radio in the instrument panel. The changer plays only 4 3⁄4 inch (12
cm) discs. The changer holds up to 6 discs. Each disc is loaded and ejected through a single slot in front of the changer. Each disc has a numbered button with an amber light above it which, when illuminated, indicates that a disc is loaded in that particular chamber.Loading the CD Changer When inserting the first CD into the changer if the radio is on, wait until the single slot is illuminated on both sides and simply insert the first disc. To insert additional CDs into the changer, the instructions follow: 1. Select and press any numbered button without an illuminated light above it. 2. Insert the CD while the light above the chosen button is flashing and the two lights on either side of the slot are illuminated. 3. Upon insertion, the CD will begin to play, and both the button light and the lights in the corner of the loading slot will illuminate. 4. Repeat the process for loading any additional CDs. The CD player will stop while additional CDs are loaded.
Playing Discs The radio will show the CD number, the CD track number, and the Track Time Elapsed while the radio is in the CD mode. If more than one CD is loaded in the changer, the changer will automatically play the next disc after playing the last track of the current disc. Seek Button Press the top of this button on the radio once to play the next track. Press the bottom of the button once to return to the beginning of the current track. Press the bottom of the button twice to play the previous track. FF/TUNE/RW Press the FF (fast forward) button and the CD player will fast forward through the tracks until the button is re- leased. Press the RW (rewind) button and the CD player will reverse through the tracks until the button is re- leased. Mode Button Press this button to toggle between radio and cd modes.
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Program Button 1
Press this button to play the next available disc. Program Button 4 (Random Play) Press this button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play. This feature plays the selections on the current compact disc in random order to provide an interesting change of pace. The CD changer stays in the random play mode when changing to the next disc. NOTE: The changer will not random play between discs. Press the top of the Seek button once to move to the next randomly selected track. Press the bottom of the Seek button to go back to the beginning of the track. Press button 4 a second time to stop random play. Program Button 5
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Time Button Press this button to switch between time of day and CD track time. Changing Modes While in the radio mode, if a cassette is loaded, press the Mode button to switch to the tape mode. If a CD is loaded, press the Mode button to select the CD mode. If neither a tape nor CD is loaded, the radio will ignore the command. • Inserting either a tape or CD automatically starts that • Pressing the AM/FM button while in the tape or CD • If in the CD mode and the last CD is ejected, the radio
mode will select the radio mode.
mode of play.
will tune to the last station selected.
Removing Discs from the CD Changer If there is a single CD in the changer, press the EJT button and the CD will eject. If the CD is not removed within 15
seconds, it will automatically reload into the CD changer. To eject additional CDs from the changer, first select thenumbered button where the CD is located and then press the EJT button. CD Changer Operation with the Changer Off The CD changer is able to load and eject discs with the ignition power off. However, while the ignition is off, one of the six numbered buttons must be pressed first.
CASSETTE TAPE AND PLAYER MAINTENANCE To keep the cassette tapes and player in good condition, take the following precautions: 1. Do not use cassette tapes longer than C-90; otherwise, sound quality and tape durability will be greatly dimin- ished. 2. Keep the cassette tape in its case to protect from slackness and dust when it is not in use. 3. Keep the cassette tape away from direct sunlight, heat and magnetic fields such as the radio speakers. 4. Before inserting a tape, make sure that the label is adhering flatly to the cassette.
5. A loose tape should be corrected before use. To rewind a loose tape, insert the eraser end of a pencil into the tape drive gear and twist the pencil in the required directions. Maintain your cassette tape player. The head and capstan shaft in the cassette player can pick up dirt or tape deposits each time a cassette is played. The result of deposits on the capstan shaft may cause the tape to wrap around and become lodged in the tape transport. The other adverse condition is low or “muddy” sound from one or both channels, as if the treble tone control were turned all the way down. To prevent this, you should periodically clean the head with a commercially available WET cleaning cassette. As preventive maintenance, clean the head about every 30 hours of use. If you wait until the head becomes very dirty (noticeably poor sound), it may not be possible to remove all deposits with a simple WET cleaning cassette.
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COMPACT DISC MAINTENANCE To keep the compact discs in good condition, take the following precautions: 1. Handle the disc by its edge; avoid touching the surface. 2. If the disc is stained, clean the surface with a soft cloth, wiping from center to edge. 3. Do not apply paper or tape to the disc; avoid scratch- ing the disc. 4. Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, cleaners, or antistatic sprays. 5. Store the disc in its case after playing. 6. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight. 7. Do not store the disc where temperatures may become too high. If you experience difficulty in playing a particu- NOTE: lar disc, it may be damaged, oversized, or have theft protection encoding. Try a known good disc before considering disc player service.
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RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES Under certain conditions, the operation of a cellular phone in your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy perfor- mance from your radio. This condition may be lessened or eliminated by relocating the cellular phone antenna. This condition is not harmful to the radio. If your radio performance does not satisfactorily “clear” by the repo- sitioning of the antenna, it is recommended that the radio volume be turned down or off during cellular phone operation.
CLIMATE CONTROLS
Manual Air Conditioning/Heater Operation
The Air Conditioning System allows you to balance the temperature, amount, and direction of the air circulating throughout the vehicle. The controls are as follows: Fan Control
Use this control to regulate the amount of air forced through the system in any mode you select. Turn the control clockwise to increase fan speed. Turn the control
to the O (Off) position to shut off the fan and to prevent any outside air from entering the vehicle. This also turns off the A/C compressor. Temperature Control Use this control to regulate the temperature of the air inside the passenger compartment. The blue area of the control indicates cooler temperatures while the red area indicates warmer temperatures. Mode Control Use this control to direct the flow of air as follows: NOTE: The dot between the mode control icons is a mix position between the two modes. Recirculate
Air is recirculated inside the vehicle. You may choose between Bi-Level and Panel air outlets while in this mode. Use this mode to temporarily block out any outside odors, smoke, or dust and to cool the interior rapidly upon initial start up in very hot or humid weather.
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Panel Recirculation Directs all air through the panel outlets. Bi-Level Recirculation Directs air through the panel and floor outlets. NOTE: Continuous use of the Recirculate modes may make the inside air stuffy. Use of these modes for longer than fifteen minutes is not recommended. The A/C compressor turns on automatically when this mode is selected. This is to help reduce moisture build up on the windshield. Panel
Air is directed through the outlets in the instru- ment panel. These outlets can be adjusted to direct
air flow. Bi-Level
Air is directed through the instrument panel and floor outlets. A small amount of air is also
directed through the defrost outlets. NOTE: There is a varying temperature differential between the upper and lower outlets for added comfort.
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The warmer air goes to the floor outlets. This feature provides improved comfort during sunny but cool con- ditions. Floor
Air is directed through the floor outlets with a lesser amount through the defrost and side win-
dow demist outlets. Mix
Air is directed through the floor, defrost, and side window demist outlets. This setting works best in cold or snowy conditions that require extra heat at the windshield. This setting is good for maintaining comfort while reducing moisture on the windshield. Windshield Defrost
Air is directed through the windshield and side window demist outlets. Use this mode with maximum fan and temperature settings for best wind- shield and side window defrosting.
NOTE: The air conditioning compressor operates in this mode. This dehumidifies the air to help dry the windshield. To improve fuel economy, leave in the De- frost mode only when necessary. A/C Pushbutton
With the fan control in the ON position, push- ing the A/C button turns on the air condition- ing compressor. An indicator light above the button shows that the Air Conditioning compressor is on. Conditioned air is now directed through the outlets selected. Pushing the button a second time turns the compressor OFF. Slight changes in engine speed or power may be noticed when the compressor is on. This is a normal occurrence since the compressor will cycle on and off to maintain comfort and increase fuel economy.
If your air conditioning performance seems NOTE: lower than expected, check the front of the A/C con- denser for an accumulation of dirt or insects. Clean with a gentle water spray from behind the radiator and through the condenser as required. Fabric front fascia protectors may reduce air flow to the condenser, reducing air conditioning performance. NOTE: See Operating Tips chart (for both Manual A/C and ATC systems) at the end of this section for suggested control settings in different weather conditions. Rear Window Defroster
Press the button once to turn on the Rear Window Defroster and a second time to turn it off. A light
above the button shows that the Rear Defroster is On. NOTE: The defroster turns off automatically after 15
minutes of operation. Each later activation will allow 7
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CAUTION!
To avoid damaging the electrical conductors, do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface of the rear window. Labels can be peeled off by soaking with warm water.
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped
The ATC system can maintain a steady comfort level in various weather conditions with a simple two step op- eration. Press the AUTO button and select your comfort setting. The system will automatically control comfort by varying temperature, fan speed, and Mode.
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You also may choose to customize your comfort by selecting the fan speed and Mode. This will place the system into manual operation Interior ATC Sensors There are two interior sensors in the vehicle. The Sun Sensor is mounted in the center of the instrument panel near the windshield glass. The In-Car Temperature Sen- sor is mounted behind the ATC control panel. These sensors transmit data on sun strength and vehicle interior temperatures to enhance system performance.
CAUTION!
Do not cover either sensor with any foreign material as improper operation of the system will result.
Level Of Automatic Control 72°F (22°C) is the recommended setting for maximum comfort for the average person, however, this may vary. NOTE: The temperature setting can be adjusted at any time without affecting automatic control operation.
The control also will show what Mode the system is in by the figure shown in the display. NOTE: The Mode can change when the system is in the Auto Mode. This will be indicated in changes in the display window. This shows automatic changes in air direction. Fan Control
Use this control to regulate the amount of air forced through the system in any mode you select. Turn the
control clockwise to increase fan speed. In ambient temperatures below 70°F (21°C), fan opera- tion is delayed when the engine is first started. The fan will automatically start when the engine coolant is warm enough to heat the air. This feature can be defeated by turning the fan control. AUTO Control Press the top of the button to turn the ATC system On. Press the lower portion of the button to turn the entire system Off.
Comfort Control Use this control to regulate the comfort inside the pas- senger compartment. Press the top of the switch to raise the temperature selection and the bottom of the switch to lower it. The comfort setting range is from Lo, 60, 61,....to 89,90, Hi, for automatic temperature control. You can select a very hot or cold comfort setting by holding the comfort control until it reaches its highest or lowest levels. The system adjusts to bring the interior conditions to the desired comfort level. All comfort settings are automatic; even Hi and Low. NOTE: You can change the display from U.S. to metric units by pressing the Mix and Panel mode buttons simultaneously or by pressing the English/Metric button on the overhead console. Air Conditioning Button
Press this button to turn on the air conditioning compressor. A snow flake symbol in the display shows that the compressor is on. Compressor operation is automatic when you press the Auto button.
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The compressor can operate at any temperature above 32°F (0°C). With the compressor off and the temperature set at Lo, air entering the vehicle will be slightly warmer than the air outside the vehicle. NOTE: The compressor will not engage until the engine has been running for several seconds. Slight changes in engine speed or power may be noticed when the com- pressor is on. This is a normal occurrence since the compressor will cycle on and off to maintain comfort and improve fuel economy. Recirculate Button
Press this button to recirculate the air inside the vehicle. Outside air is prevented from entering the vehicle. Recirculation is automatically controlled when the system is in Auto Mode. Use this mode to temporarily block out any outside odors, smoke, or dust. Manual control of Recirculation is possible only in Panel, Floor, and Bi-Level modes. It will not operate in Mix, or Defrost modes.
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NOTE: The Recirc button light will blink if you try to use it in the Mix or Defrost modes. Air Direction Buttons (Mode) These buttons allow you to select from five air distribu- tion patterns. These buttons should be used only when you can not achieve comfort or visibility in Auto opera- tion. A symbol in the display window will show which mode is operating. Panel
Air is directed through the outlets in the instru- ment panel. These outlets can be adjusted to direct air flow. This mode is not recommended when heat is required. Floor
Air is directed through the floor outlets with a lesser amount through the Defrost and side window demist outlets. This mode is recommended when heat is desired. Mix
Air is directed through the floor, defrost, and side window demist outlets. Use this setting in
cold or snowy conditions that require extra heat at the windshield. This setting is good for maintaining com- fort while reducing moisture on the windshield. The compressor is on in this mode. Bi-Level
Air is directed through both the panel and floor outlets. This mode is not recommended when
heat is required in very cold temperatures. NOTE: There is a varying difference in temperature between the upper and lower outlets for added comfort. The warmer air goes to the floor outlets. This feature provides improved comfort during sunny but cool con- ditions. Windshield Defrost
Air is directed through the defrost outlets and side window demist outlets. A small amount of air also is directed through the floor outlets. Use this mode with maximum fan and comfort level settings for best windshield and side window defrosting. The defrost symbol will glow in amber to show that the defroster is on.
NOTE: The air conditioning compressor is on in this mode. This dehumidifies the air to help dry the wind- shield. To improve fuel economy, leave in the defrost mode only when necessary. Rear Window Defroster
Press the button once to turn on the Rear Window Defroster and a second time to turn it off. An indicator light to the right of the control shows that the defroster is on. NOTE: The defroster turns off automatically after 15
minutes of operation. Each later activation will allow 7
1/2 minutes of operation.CAUTION!
To avoid damaging the electrical conductors, do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface of the rear window. Labels can be peeled off by soaking with warm water.
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Window Fogging In mild but rainy or humid weather, your windows may fog up on the inside. You can remove this fog by pressing the Defrost button. The Mix mode can be used to maintain a clear windshield and provide sufficient heat- ing. If side window fogging becomes a problem, increase blower speed. The compressor will remain on during these conditions. Hot Weather Automatic Recirculation The system will automatically recirculate the air inside the vehicle when the interior is very warm. This will provide maximum cooling. The system will also occa- sionally return to REC on hot, humid days to maintain occupant comfort. NOTE: See Operating Tips chart (for both Manual A/C and ATC systems) at the end of this section for suggested control settings in different weather conditions.
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Side Window Demisters Side window demisters are located on the instrument panel. These non adjustable outlets direct air toward the side windows in any mode except Panel or Panel Recir- culation. The air is directed toward the area of the side windows through which you view the outside rearview mirrors. Rear Seat Air Outlets The center console on vehicles with bucket seats has upper and lower outlets located on the rear of the console.
Air is directed through the outlets in all Modes. A control can be used to direct the flow of air to either the upper or lower outlets. On vehicles with 50/50 bench seats, air is routed under the seats.
Operating Tips (Manual A/C and ATC)
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Outside Air Intake Make sure that the air intake directly in front of the windshield is free of obstructions. Leaves, snow, etc., could block air flow into the vehicle.
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CONTENTS 䡵 Starting Procedures
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
▫ Normal Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
▫ Extremely Cold Weather. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
(Below -20°F Or -29°C) ▫ If Engine Fails To Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
▫ After Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129䡵 Engine Block Heater — Optional U.S. And
Standard Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
䡵 Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
▫ Brake/Transmission Interlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
▫ Transaxle Reset Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
▫ Gear Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130䡵 Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
䡵 Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134▫ Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) —
If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
䡵 Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
䡵 Traction Control— If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
䡵 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
▫ Tire Inflation Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
▫ High Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
▫ Radial-Ply Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
▫ Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
▫ Tire Spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140126 STARTING AND OPERATING
▫ Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
▫ Snow Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
▫ Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
▫ Replacement Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
▫ Tire Rotation Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . 142
▫ Alignment And Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
䡵 Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
▫ Reformulated Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
▫ Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144▫ MMT In Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
▫ Sulfur In Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
▫ Materials Added To Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
䡵 Adding Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
䡵 Vehicle Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
▫ Luggage Racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
䡵 Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
▫ Warranty Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148▫ Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
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Extremely Cold Weather (below -20°F or -29°C) For reliable starting at these temperatures, use externally powered battery and electric engine block heaters that are available from your dealer.
STARTING PROCEDURES
WARNING!
Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build up may cause serious injury or death.
The gear selector must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes before shifting to any driving gear. Normal Starting Normal Starting of either a cold or a warm engine does not require pumping or depressing the accelerator pedal. Simply turn the key to the “START” position and release when the engine starts. If the engine has not started within 3 seconds, slightly depress the accelerator pedal while continuing to crank. If the engine fails to start within 15 seconds, turn the key to the “OFF” position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the normal starting procedure.
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If Engine Fails To Start
CAUTION!
Do not try to push or tow your vehicle to get it started. Your vehicle cannot be started this way. Pushing with another vehicle may damage the trans- axle or the rear of your vehicle. See Section 6 of this manual for the proper jump starting procedures.
WARNING!
Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start the vehicle. This could result in flash fire causing serious personal injury.
If the engine fails to start after following the Normal Starting procedure, it may be flooded. Push the accelera- tor pedal all the way to the floor and hold it there while cranking the engine. This should clear any excess fuel in case the engine is flooded.
CAUTION!
To prevent damage to the starter, do not crank the engine for more than 15 seconds at a time. Wait 10 to 15 seconds before trying again.
If the engine has been flooded, it may start to run, but not have enough power to continue running when the key is released. If this occurs, continue cranking with the accel- erator pedal pushed all the way to the floor. Release the accelerator pedal and the key once the engine is running smoothly. If the engine shows no sign of starting after two 15
second periods of cranking with the accelerator pedal held to the floor, the Normal Starting procedure should be repeated.After Starting The idle speed will automatically decrease as the engine warms up. At cooler ambient temperatures, the idle speed for the 2.7L engine may increase during extended idles for improved heater performance.
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — Optional U.S. and Standard Canada These heaters use a common power cord which is stored under the hood, behind the Air Cleaner housing. Plug the cord into any 110 volt AC outlet and both heaters will be energized. Use the heaters when temperatures below 0°F (-18°C) are expected to last for several days.
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
Brake/Transmission Interlock This interlock system prevents you from moving the gear selector out of the Park position unless the brake pedal is pressed. This system is active only while the key is in the RUN position.
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CAUTION!
complete stop.
Damage to the transaxle may occur if the following precautions are not observed: • Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to a • Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop and the engine is at idle speed. • Do not shift from REVERSE, PARK or NEUTRAL into any forward gear when the engine is above idle speed. • Before shifting into any gear, make sure your foot is
firmly on the brake pedal.
The electronically controlled transaxle provides a precise shift schedule. The transaxle electronics are self- calibrating. Therefore, the first few shifts on a new vehicle may be somewhat abrupt. This is a normal condition, and precision shifts will develop within a few shift cycles.
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Transaxle Reset Mode The transaxle is monitored for abnormal conditions. If a condition is detected that could cause damage, the trans- axle automatically shifts into second gear. The transaxle remains in second gear despite the forward gear selected. Park (P), Reverse (R), and Neutral (N) will continue to operate. This Reset feature allows the vehicle to be driven to a dealer for service without damaging the transaxle. If the problem has been momentary, the transaxle can be reset to regain all forward gears. • Stop the vehicle and shift into PARK (P). • Turn the key to OFF then start the engine. • Shift into “D” and resume driving. NOTE: Even if the transaxle can be reset, we recom- mend that you visit a dealer at your earliest possible convenience. Your dealer has diagnostic equipment to determine if the problem could recur. If the transaxle cannot be reset, dealer service is required.
Gear Ranges
“P” Park
If the key is in the RUN position, you must NOTE: press the brake pedal to shift out of the “P” Park position. Supplements the parking brake by locking the transaxle. Engine can be started in this range. Never attempt to use PARK while vehicle is in motion. Apply parking brake when leaving vehicle in this range.
WARNING!
Your vehicle could move and injure you and others if it is not completely in Park (P). Check by trying to move the gearshift lever back and forth without depressing the shift button after you have set it in P. Make sure it is in Park before leaving the vehicle.
WARNING!
Never use the Park position as a substitute for the parking brake. Always apply the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury or damage.
“R” Reverse Shift into this range only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. “N” Neutral The engine may be started in this range. Use this range for starting your vehicle if it is moving or is being towed. Overdrive This range should be used for most city and highway driving. It provides smoothest up shifts and down shifts and best fuel economy. When frequent transaxle shifting occurs when using the Overdrive range, such as when operating the vehicle
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under heavy loading conditions (in hilly terrain, travel- ing into strong head winds, or while towing heavy trailers, use the “3” range). “3” Drive This range eliminates shifts into Overdrive. The transaxle will operate normally in first and second while in this range. A delayed shift from second to third will occur at speeds of about 31 to 38 mph (50 to 60 km/h) and low levels of accelerator pedal travel. An early down-shift from third to second will occur at a speed of about 34 to 30 mph (54
to 48 km/h). This is done to provide second gear engine braking at speeds less than 30 mph (48 km/h). NOTE: Using the “3” range while operating the vehicle under heavy operating conditions will improve perfor- mance, fuel economy, and extend transaxle life by reduc- ing excessive shifting and heat build up. Use the “3” range when descending steep grades to prevent brake system distress.132 STARTING AND OPERATING
“L” Low This range should be used for maximum engine braking when descending steep grades. In this range, up-shifts will occur only to prevent engine over speed while down shifts occur as early as possible.
PARKING BRAKE When the parking brake is applied with the ignition on, the red Brake light in the instrument cluster will come on.
NOTE: This light only shows that the parking brake is applied. It does not show the degree of brake application. Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parking brake is fully applied and place the gear selector in the Park position. To release the parking brake, pull the release lever located on the lower edge of the instrument panel.
When parking on a hill, you must set the parking brake before placing the gear selector in Park. If you don’t, the load on the transmission locking mechanism may make it difficult to move the selector out of Park. As an added precaution, turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on an uphill grade. The parking brake should always be applied when the driver is not in the vehicle.
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WARNING!
• Leaving children in a vehicle unattended is dan- gerous for several reasons. A child or others could be injured. Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake or the gear selector. Don’t leave the keys in the ignition. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle. • Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged before driving; failure to do so can lead to brake failure and an accident.
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BRAKE SYSTEM Your vehicle is equipped with power brakes as standard equipment. In the event you lose power assist for any reason (for example, repeated brake applications with the engine off), the brakes will still function. The effort required to brake the vehicle will be substantially in- creased over that required with the power system oper- ating. If either of the two hydraulic systems lose normal capa- bility, the remaining system will still function with some loss of overall braking effectiveness. This will be evident by increased pedal travel during application, greater pedal force required to slow or stop, and activation of the Brake Warning Lamp during brake use.
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) — If Equipped The ABS gives increased vehicle stability and brake performance under most braking conditions. The system automatically “pumps” the brakes during severe braking conditions to prevent wheel lock-up.
All vehicle wheels and tires must be the same size and tires must be properly inflated to produce accurate signals for the ABS computer. However, the system will compensate when the compact spare is in use. During stops where ABS is activated, a vibration of the brake pedal may be felt and associated system noises may be heard.
WARNING!
Pumping of the brake pedal will diminish the effec- tiveness of Anti-lock brakes and may lead to an accident. Pumping makes the stopping distance longer. Just press firmly on your brake pedal when you need to slow down or stop.
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POWER STEERING Your vehicle is equipped with power assisted steering as standard equipment. The power assisted steering system of your vehicle provides mechanical steering capability in the event power assist is lost. If for some reason the hydraulic pressure is interrupted, it will still be possible to steer your vehicle. Under these conditions you will observe a substantial increase in steering effort.
TRACTION CONTROL— IF EQUIPPED The Traction Control System reduces wheel slip and maintains traction at the driving (front) wheels. The system reduces wheel slip by engaging the brake on the wheel that is losing traction while spinning. The traction system operates at speeds below 35 mph (56 km/h). The system is always in the “stand by” mode unless: • The Traction Control switch has been used to turn the • There is a Anti-Lock Brake System malfunction; • There is a Traction Control System malfunction;
system off;
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• The system has been deactivated to prevent damage to the brake system due to overheated brake temperatures. NOTE: Extended heavy use of Traction Control may cause the system to deactivate and turn on the Traction Control OFF Light, indicated by TRAC OFF , located in the instrument cluster. This is to prevent overheating of the brake system and is a normal condition. After cooling, the system will auto- matically reactivate and turn off the TRAC OFF Light. If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, ice, or snow, turn the Traction Control System Off before attempting to “rock” the vehicle free.
TIRES Proper tire inflation pressure is essential to the safe and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Three primary areas are affected by improper tire pressure:
1. Safety—
WARNING!
• Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause accidents. • Under inflation increases tire flexing and can result in tire failure. • Over inflation reduces a tire’s ability to cushion shock. Objects on the road and chuck holes can cause damage that results in tire failure. • Unequal tire pressures can cause steering prob- lems. You could lose control of your vehicle. • Overinflated or under inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail suddenly, resulting in loss of vehicle control. • Always drive with each tire inflated to the recom- mended pressure.
2. Economy— Improper inflation pressures can cause uneven wear patterns to develop across the tire tread. These abnormal wear patterns will reduce tread life resulting in a need for earlier tire replacement. Under inflation also increases tire rolling resistance and results in higher fuel consump- tion. 3. Ride Comfort and Vehicle Stability— Proper tire inflation contributes to a comfortable ride. Over inflation produces a jarring and uncomfortable ride. Both under-inflation and over inflation affect the stability of the vehicle and can produce a feeling of sluggish response or over-responsiveness in the steering. Unequal tire pressures can cause erratic and unpredict- able steering response. Unequal tire pressure from side to side may cause the vehicle to drift left or right.
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Tire Inflation Pressures The proper tire pressure for your vehicle is listed on a label attached to the rear face of the driver’s door. The pressure should be checked and adjusted at least once every month. Check more often if subject to a wide range of outdoor temperatures, as tire pressures vary with temperature changes.
Inflation pressures specified on the label are always “cold inflation pressure”. Cold inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least 3 hours, or driven less than a mile after a 3 hour
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period. The cold inflation pressure must not exceed the maximum values molded into the tire side wall. Tire pressure may increase from 2 to 6 psi [.13 to.41
bars](14 to 41 kPa) during operation. Do NOT reduce this normal pressure build up or your tire pressure will be too low. The tire pressures shown on the tire label apply only to the tire sizes listed on the label. High Speed Operation The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds within posted speed limits. Where speed limits or condi- tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high speeds, correct tire inflation pressure is very important.WARNING!
High speed driving with your vehicle under load is dangerous. The added strain on your tires could cause them to fail. You could have a serious accident. Don’t drive a vehicle loaded to the maximum capac- ity at continuous speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h).
Radial-Ply Tires
WARNING!
Combining radial ply tires with other tires on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle poorly. The instability could cause an accident. Always use ra- dial tires in sets of four. Never combine them with other types of tires.
Cuts and punctures in radial tires are repairable only in the tread area because of sidewall flexing. Consult your tire dealer for radial tire repairs.
Compact Spare Tire Maintain the compact spare tire inflation pressure at 60
psi [4.1 bars](414 kPa). Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) while the compact spare is installed on the vehicle. Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a conventional tire on the compact spare wheel, since the wheel is designed specifically for the compact spare. Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not take your vehicle through an automatic car wash with the compact spare installed.STARTING AND OPERATING 139
WARNING!
Temporary-use spare tires are for emergency use only. With the compact spare tire assembly installed on your vehicle, do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h ). Vehicle handling and braking performance will be reduced. Also, do not drive more than 50 miles (80
km) with the compact spare installed. Failure to follow compact spare tire warning may result in an accident and/or fatal injury. Temporary-use spare tires have a total tread life of 2,000 miles (3 200 km). Be sure to follow the warnings, which apply to your spare. Failure to do so could result in spare tire failure and loss of vehicle control.140 STARTING AND OPERATING
Tire Spinning When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not spin your vehicle’s wheels above 30 mph. (48 km/h). See the paragraph on Freeing A Stuck Vehicle in section 6
of this manual.WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam- age or failure. A tire could explode and injure someone. Do not spin your vehicle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) when you are stuck. And don’t let anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
Tire Chains Due to limited clearance, tire chains are not recom- mended.
CAUTION!
Damage to the vehicle may result if tire chains are used.
Snow Tires Some areas of the country require the use of snow tires during winter. Standard tires are of the all season type and satisfy this requirement as indicated by the M+S designation on the tire sidewall. If you need snow tires, see the tire pressure label for size(s) and inflation pressure(s). Snow tires may have a lower speed rating than factory equipped tires and may not match the maximum vehicle speed. Snow tires should not be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph (120 km/h).
Tread Wear Indicators Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires to help you in determining when your tires should be replaced.
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Replacement Tires The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for wear and correct inflation pressure. The manufacturer strongly recommends that you use tires equivalent to the originals in size, quality and performance when replace- ment is needed (see the paragraph on tread wear indica- tors). Failure to use equivalent replacement tires may adversely affect the safety, handling, and ride of your vehicle. We recommend that you contact your original equipment dealer on any questions you may have on tire specifications or capability.
These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread grooves and will appear as bands when the tread depth becomes 1/16 inch (2 mm). When the indicators appear in 2 or more adjacent grooves, the tire should be replaced. Many states have laws requiring tire replacement at this point.
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WARNING!
• Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations of unapproved tires and wheels may change sus- pension dimensions and performance characteris- tics, resulting in changes to steering, handling, and braking of your vehicle. This can cause unpredict- able handling and stress to steering and suspen- sion components. You could lose control and have an accident resulting in serious injury or death. Use only the tire and wheel sizes with load ratings approved for your vehicle. • Never use a tire smaller than the minimum tire size listed on your vehicle’s tire label located on the driver’s door. Using a smaller tire could result in tire overloading and failure. You could lose control and have an accident. • Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire failure and loss of vehicle control. • Overloading your tires is dangerous. Like under inflation, overloading can cause tire failure. Use tires of the recommended load capacity for your vehicle and never overload them.
CAUTION!
Replacing original tires with tires of a different size may result in false speedometer and odometer read- ings. Check with your dealer before replacing tires with a different size.
Tire Rotation Recommendations Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate at different loads and perform different steering, driving and braking functions. For these reasons, they wear at unequal rates, and tend to develop irregular wear pat- terns. These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires. The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with aggressive tread designs such as those on all season type tires. Rotation will increase tread life, help to maintain mud, snow and wet traction levels, and contribute to a smooth, quiet ride.
Rotate your tires at intervals shown on the maintenance schedules. More frequent rotation is permissible if de- sired. The reasons for any rapid or unusual wear should be corrected before rotating.
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wear;
• uneven tire wear, such as feathering and one-sided • vehicle pull to right or left. Tires may also cause vehicle to pull to the left or right. Alignment will not correct this condition. See your dealer for proper diagnosis. Improper alignment will not cause vehicle vibration. Vehicle vibration may be a result of tire and wheel out-of-balance. Proper balancing will reduce vibration and avoid tire cupping and spotty wear.
The suggested rotation method is the “forward-cross” shown in the diagram. Alignment And Balance The suspension components of your vehicle should be inspected and aligned when needed to obtain full tire tread mileage. Poor suspension alignment may result in: • fast tire wear;
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
Your engine is designed to meet all emis- sions regulations and provide excellent fuel economy and performance when us- ing high quality regular unleaded gasoline having an octane rating of 87. The use of premium gasoline is not recommended. The use of premium gasoline will provide no benefit over high quality regular and mid-grade gasolines, and in some circumstances may result in poorer performance.
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Light spark knock at low engine speeds is not harmful to your engine. However, continued heavy spark knock at high speeds can cause damage and should be reported to your dealer immediately. Engine damage resulting from operating with a heavy spark knock may not be covered by the new vehicle warranty. Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such as hard starting, stalling and stumble. If you experience these problems, try another brand of regular gasoline before considering service for the vehicle. Over 40 automobile manufacturers around the world have issued and endorsed consistent gasoline specifica- tions (the World Wide Fuel Charter, WWFC) to define fuel properties necessary to deliver enhanced emissions, engine performance, and durability for your vehicle. The manufacturer recommends the use of gasolines that meet the WWFC specifications if they are available. Reformulated Gasoline Many areas of the country require the use of cleaner burning fuel referred to as “Reformulated Gasoline”.
Reformulated gasolines contain oxygenates, and are spe- cially blended to reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality. The manufacturer supports the use of reformulated gaso- lines. Properly blended reformulated gasolines will pro- vide excellent performance and durability of engine and fuel system components. Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with mate- rials called oxygenates such as 10% ethanol, MTBE and ETBE. Oxygenates are required in some areas of the country during the winter months to reduce carbon monoxide emissions. Fuels blended with these oxygen- ates may be used in your vehicle.
CAUTION!
DO NOT use gasolines containing Methanol. Use of these blends may result in starting and driveability problems and may damage critical fuel system com- ponents.
Problems that result from using methanol/gasoline blends are not the responsibility of the manufacturer and may not be covered by the vehicle warranty. While MTBE is an oxygenate made from Methanol, it does not have the negative effects of Methanol. MMT in Gasoline MMT is a manganese containing metallic additive that is blended into some gasoline to increase the octane num- ber. Gasolines blended with MMT offer no performance advantage beyond gasolines of the same octane number without MMT. Gasolines blended with MMT have shown to reduce spark plug life and reduce emission system performance in some vehicles. The manufacturer recom- mends using gasolines without MMT. Since the MMT content of gasoline may not be indicated on the pump,
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you should ask your gasoline retailer whether or not his/her gasoline contains MMT. It is even more important to look for gasolines without MMT in Canada because MMT can be used at higher levels than allowed in the United States. MMT is prohibited in both Federal and California refor- mulated gasolines. Sulfur in Gasoline If you live in the Northeast United States, your vehicle may have been designed to meet California low emission standards with cleaner burning California reformulated gasoline with low sulfur. If such fuels are not available in states adopting California emission standards, your ve- hicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting Federal specifications, but emission control system performance may be adversely affected. Gasoline sold outside of California is permitted to have higher sulfur levels which may affect the performance of the vehicle’s catalytic converter. This may cause the Malfunction Indicator Light to illuminate. The manufac- turer recommends that you try a different brand of
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unleaded gasoline having lower sulfur to determine if the problem is fuel related prior to returning your vehicle to an authorized dealer for service.
CAUTION!
If the Malfunction Indicator Light is flashing, imme- diate service is required. See the On Board Diagnos- tics paragraph in the Maintenance section of this manual.
Materials Added to Fuel All gasoline sold in the United States is required to contain effective detergent additives. Use of additional detergents or other additives is not needed under normal conditions and would result in additional cost. Therefore you should not have to add anything to the fuel.
Adding Fuel
NOTE: The fuel tank filler tube has a restricting door about 2 inches (50 mm) down from the opening. If fuel is poured from a portable container, the container should have a flexible nozzle long enough to force open the restricting door.
CAUTION!
To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “top off” the fuel tank after filling.
NOTE: When the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off, the fuel tank is full. NOTE: Tighten the gas cap until you hear a “clicking” sound. This is an indication that the gas cap is properly tightened. The Malfunction Indicator light will come on if the gas cap is not properly secured. Make sure that the gas cap is tightened each time the vehicle is refueled.
WARNING!
CAUTION!
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A poorly fitting gas cap may cause the Malfunction Indicator Lamp to turn on.
WARNING!
• Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the tank filled. • Never add fuel to the vehicle when the engine is
running.
A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a portable container that is inside of a vehicle. You could be burned. Always place gas containers on the ground while filling.
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
The gas cap is behind the fuel filler door, on the passen- ger’s side of the vehicle. If the gas cap is lost or damaged, be sure the replacement cap is for use with this vehicle.
CAUTION!
Damage to the fuel system or emission control system could result from using an improper fuel tank filler tube cap (gas cap). A poorly fitting cap could let impurities into the fuel system. The Mal- function Indicator light will come on if the gas cap is not properly secured.
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VEHICLE LOADING The load carrying capacity of your vehicle is shown in the following sample chart and on the tire pressure label attached to the driver’s door.
Vehicle Loading Capacities Front Seat Occupants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 or 3
Rear Seat Occupants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 lbs. (52 kg) Rated Vehicle Capacity. . . . . . . . . . . . 865 lbs. (392 kg) Luggage Racks External racks do not increase the total load carrying capacity of the vehicle. Be sure the total occupant and luggage load inside the vehicle, plus that on the external rack, do not exceed the rated vehicle capacity shown on the Vehicle Loading Capacity chart.TRAILER TOWING
3.5L engines is: 2,000 lbs (900 kg)
32 square feet (2.97 square meters)
Warranty Requirements The Manufacturer’s Passenger Vehicle Warranty will apply to vehicles used to tow trailers for non-commercial use. However the following conditions must be met: • The maximum frontal area of the trailer cannot exceed • The maximum trailer load for vehicles equipped with • The maximum trailer load for vehicles equipped with • For vehicles equipped with 2.7L engines: when driv- ing in hot weather (more than 95°F, 35°C), maximum vehicle speed when towing a trailer should not exceed 65 mph. • The ”D” range can be selected when towing. However, if frequent shifting occurs while in this range, the “3” range MUST be selected.
2.7L engines is: 1,500 lbs (680 kg)
NOTE: Using the “3” range while operating the vehicle under heavy operating conditions will improve perfor- mance and extend transaxle life by reducing excessive shifting and heat build up. • For vehicles equipped with autostick, by using the autostick mode, and selecting a specific gear range, frequent shifting can be avoided. The highest gear range should be selected that allows for adequate performance. For example, choose “4” if the desired speed can be maintained. Choose “3” or “2” if needed to maintain the desired speed. • Extended driving at high RPMs should be avoided to prevent excess heat generation. A reduction in vehicle speed may be required to avoid extended driving at high RPMs. • Return to a higher gear range or vehicle speed when • The trailer tongue load must be considered as part of the tow vehicle load capacity when loading the ve- hicle.
road conditions and RPM level allow.
• If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs. (450 kg), it
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should have its own brakes.
WARNING!
Connecting trailer brakes to your vehicle’s hydraulic brake lines can overload your brake system and cause it to fail. You might not have brakes when you need them and could have an accident. • Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size, stop lights and turn signals on the trailer are recommended for motoring safety. • The automatic transmission fluid, filter, and hypoid differential fluid should be changed per Maintenance Schedule “B” if you tow a trailer. • If your Engine Coolant Light comes on, see the para-
graph on Overheating in Section 6 of this manual.
NOTE: Check the automatic transmission fluid level before all towing. Fluid discoloration, or a burnt odor, shows the need for a transmission fluid and filter change.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS 䡵 Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
䡵 If Your Engine Overheats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
䡵 Jacking And Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
▫ Preparations For Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
▫ Jacking And Changing a Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
▫ Compact Spare Tire-For Temporary EmergencyUse Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
. . . . . . 157▫ Wheel Cover Installation (If Required)
䡵 Jump-Starting The Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
䡵 Driving On Slippery Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
▫ Acceleration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
▫ Traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
䡵 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
䡵 Towing A Disabled Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163152 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
HAZARD WARNING FLASHER
The flasher switch is on the steering column, just behind the steering wheel. Push in the flasher switch and all front and rear directional signals will flash. Press the flasher switch a second time to turn the flashers off.
Do not use this emergency warning system when the vehicle is in motion. Use it when your vehicle is disabled and is creating a safety hazard for other motorists.
If it is necessary to leave the vehicle to go for service, the flasher system will continue to operate with the ignition key removed and the vehicle locked. NOTE: With extended use, the flasher may run down your battery.
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac- tion. • On the highways — Slow down. • In city traffic — While stopped, put transaxle in
neutral, but do not increase engine idle speed.
NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition. If your air conditioner is on, turn it off. The air conditioning system adds heat to the engine cooling system and turning off the A/C removes this heat. You can also turn the Temperature control to maximum heat, the Mode control to floor, and
the fan control to High. This allows the heater core to act as a supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling system.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If temperature gauge reads “H”, pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on the “H”, turn the engine off immediately, and call for service.
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WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant. You may want to call a service center if your vehicle overheats. If you decide to look under the hood yourself, see Section 7, Maintenance, of this manual. Follow the warnings under the Cooling System Pressure Cap paragraph.
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
WARNING!
Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You could be crushed. Never get any part of your body under a vehicle that is on a jack. Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is on a jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a service center where it can be raised on a lift.
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Preparations For Jacking • Turn on the Hazard Warning Flashers and park the vehicle on a firm level surface, avoiding ice or slippery areas.
• Put the gear shift in PARK (Automatic transmission) • Set the parking brake and turn off the engine.
or REVERSE (Manual Transmission).
WARNING!
Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel.
Jacking and Changing a Tire
1. Block the wheel diagonally opposite the flat tire. Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked.
2. Remove the spare tire, scissors, jack and lug wrench. 3. Before raising the vehicle, use the lug wrench to loosen the lug nuts of the flat tire.
4. Turn the jack screw clockwise to firmly engage the jack saddle with the lift area of the sill flange, use the lift area closest to the flat tire.
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5. Raise the vehicle just enough to remove the flat tire and install the spare tire.
6. Remove the lug nuts, wheel cover (if equipped) and tire. Remove the cover by hand, do not pry off. 7. Mount the spare tire. For vehicles equipped with wheel covers, see the wheel cover installation instruc- tions. Do not attempt to install a wheel cover on a compact spare.
8. Tighten all the lug nuts on the mounting studs. 9. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. 10. Fully tighten the lug nuts. Torque the wheel lug nuts to 100 ft/lb. (135N. m).
11. Store the flat tire, jack and tools.
WARNING!
Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire.
WARNING!
A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve- hicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in the places provided.
Compact Spare Tire-For Temporary Emergency Use Only • Keep tire inflated to 60 PSI (414 KPa) Cold Inflation
Pressure.
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• Avoid driving more than 50 miles (80 km) before • This tire is designed as an emergency spare only-do
replacing tire and wheel.
