1996 Ford Taurus Owners Manual

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Low Coolant Light and Chime This light indicates that the level of the engine coolant is low inside the coolant reservoir.

Low coolant light

This light comes on for a few seconds when your ignition key is turned to the ON position, but should turn off when the engine starts. If the coolant is low, the light will come on and a single chime will sound. If this light stays on, check the level of coolant inside the coolant reservoir. For instructions on adding coolant mixture, see Engine coolant in the Index. Low Washer Fluid Light This light comes on if the reservoir is less than a quarter full when you turn on the windshield washers.

Low washer fluid light Rear Lamp Out Indicator This light indicates that a rear tail lamp or brakelamp is not functioning. It comes on momentarily when the ignition is turned to the ON position, then goes out.

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This light will come on to show a rear tail lamp burnout when the light switch is turned to the parking lamp or headlamp position.

This light will come on to show a brakelamp burnout only when the brake pedal is pressed.

The light will stay on until the ignition is turned to the OFF position.

Rear lamp out light

NOTE: The warning light may not work or

you may get a false reading if you use trailer lights or use improper replacement bulbs. Anti-Theft Alarm Light

This light is used when you set the anti-theft alarm system. See Anti-theft system in the Index.

Anti-theft alarm light

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Overdrive Off Indicator This light tells you that the Overdrive Off (O/D OFF) switch on the gearshift lever has been pushed. When the light is on, the transaxle will not shift into overdrive. Depressing the O/D OFF switch located below the gearshift release button on the floor gearshift or located on the end of the column gearshift will return the vehicle to “overdrive on” mode. The transaxle will be in the “overdrive on” mode when the vehicle is started even if the “O/D OFF” mode was selected when the vehicle was last shut off. If the light does not come on when the O/D OFF switch is depressed or if the light flashes when you are driving, have your vehicle serviced at the first opportunity. If this condition persists, damage could occur to the transaxle.

Overdrive off indicator

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Instrument Panel Controls

The main controls for the climate control system, clock, and radio are in the oval Integrated Control Panel on the instrument panel.

The controls for the lights and climate control air registers are also on the instrument panel.

Clean the instrument panel lens and woodtone trim with a soft cloth and a glass cleaner. Do not use paper towel or any abrasive cleaner to clean either the lens or the woodtone trim as these may cause scratches.

NOTE: Any cleaner or polish that increases the

gloss (shine) of the upper part of the instrument panel should be avoided. The dull finish in this area is to help protect the driver from undesirable windshield reflection.

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The Climate Control Systems Your vehicle has one of the following climate control systems: q Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System q Electronic Automatic Temperature Control

(EATC) System

If you are not sure which system your vehicle has, see the diagrams on the following pages. Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System

The knobs that control the manual heating and air conditioning system

Fan speed knob

The fan speed knob controls the volume of air circulated in the vehicle. There are four fan speeds: LO, medium/low (first dot), medium/high (second dot), and HI.

Function selector knob

The function selector knob controls airflow to the inside of the vehicle.

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MAX A/C

MAX A/C uses recirculated air to cool the vehicle. It allows for faster cooling but is noisier than A/C. The airflow will be from the instrument panel registers.

A/C

A/C uses outside air to cool the vehicle. It is quieter that MAX A/C, but not as economical. The airflow will be from the instrument panel registers.

VENT

VENT brings in outside air through the instrument panel registers. It can be used for heating or ventilating.

OFF

In OFF, outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate. S (Panel and floor)

This brings in outside air through the instrument panel registers and the front and rear floor ducts. It can be used for heating or ventilating. R (Floor)

This allows for maximum heating. The airflow is from the front and rear floor ducts.

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P (Floor and defrost)

This brings in outside air through the floor ducts and the windshield defroster ducts. It can be used for heating or ventilation. V (Defrost)

This brings in outside air through the windshield defroster ducts. It can be used to clear ice or fog from the windshield.

Temperature control knob

The temperature control knob may be adjusted from cool (blue range) to warm (red range). Electronic Automatic Temperature Control System

The control for your Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC) is located at the center of the instrument panel in the Integrated Control Panel and will operate only when the ignition is turned to the ON position.

The EATC feature maintains the temperature you select and automatically controls the airflow for your comfort. It also allows you to override the automatic operation with manual override buttons.

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To turn your EATC on, press the AUTO button or any of the six manual override buttons along the bottom of the control.

To turn your EATC off, press the OFF button. When the system is off, the Display window will be blank (dark).

If you select AUTO, the system will automatically determine fan speed and airflow location. If a manual override button is selected, your selection determines airflow location only. Fan speed remains automatic unless you override it by pressing either side of the FAN speed button located at the extreme left of the control panel.

Temperature selection

The TEMP button at the upper left of the Control is for temperature selection. The a side of the TEMP button will increase the set temperature and the b side of the TEMP button will lower the set temperature. Pressing the button and releasing it will change the set temperature one degree. Holding either side of the button in will rapidly change the temperature setting in one degree increments to either 65˚F (18˚C) or 85˚F (29˚C). Then, the set temperature will jump 5˚F(3˚C) and stop at either 60˚F (16˚C) which is maximum cooling or 90˚F (32˚C) which is maximum heating.

To change the temperature, select any temperature between 6O˚F (16˚C) and 90˚F (32˚C) by pressing the a or b side of the TEMP button. The EATC will display the selected temperature.

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If you want continuous maximum cooling, press the b side of the TEMP button until 60˚F (16˚C) is shown in the display window. Your EATC will cool at maximum and disregard the 60˚F (16˚C) setting until you select a warmer temperature with the a side of the TEMP button. If you want continuous maximum heating, press the a side of the TEMP button until 90˚F (32˚C) is shown in the display window. Your EATC will provide maximum heat regardless of the 90˚F (32˚C) setting until you select a cooler temperature with the b side of the TEMP button.

The display window

The display window will indicate the selected temperature and the operating function you have chosen: AUTO or one of the six manual overrides. It will also indicate manual control of the fan speed with the word FAN, H, and dots. The display window with all possible displays and their positions are shown here. Normally not all are shown at the same time but are included here to familiarize you with the names and symbols.

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Changing the display from farenheit to celsius

To change the temperature display from Farenheit to Celsius, depress the MAX A/C and V F-DEF at the same time and hold them down for about a second. To change back to the original setting, repeat the process. If the battery is disconnected, the display will revert to Fahrenheit and must be reset to Celsius.

Automatic operation

Press the AUTO button and select the desired temperature. The selected temperature and AUTO will be shown in the Display window. The EATC will automatically heat or cool to achieve the set temperature. Under normal conditions, your EATC will need no additional attention.

The AUTO temperature display

When in AUTO and weather conditions require heat, air will be sent to the floor. But a feature is included in your EATC to prevent blowing cold air to the floor if the engine coolant is not warm enough to allow heating. The EATC will direct the airflow to the windshield at low fan speed. In 3-1/2 minutes or less, the fan speed will start to increase and the airflow will change to the floor area.

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When in AUTO and weather conditions require cooling, the EATC will use outside air or recirculated air, depending on the temperature that is selected.

If unusual conditions exist (i.e., window fogging, etc.), the six manual override buttons allow you to select special air discharge locations. The fan speed button allows you to adjust the fan speed to suit your needs.

Fan speed button

Your EATC automatically adjusts the fan speed to the existing conditions. You must press AUTO for automatic fan speed operation. To control the fan speed yourself, use the button which will cancel the automatic fan speed control. The button is located at the left side of the EATC control panel. It is marked H. Press the (-) side for lower speeds. Press the (+) side for higher speeds.

When you press the fan speed button, the fan speed will go to manual control. The display window will show the word FAN, H and a series of dots along with the selected temperature and operating function.

The fan display

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You can override the fan speed at any time. If you use the button to control the fan speed, the EATC will continue to control the temperature but you control the fan speed. To return to auto fan control, press the AUTO button. If you are operating in one of the override functions (S, MAX A/C, etc.), automatic fan control will continue unless you press the fan speed button. To return to automatic fan control, press the AUTO button. The EATC will return to automatic operation. If you want to return to any override function, press the button for that function. The fan speed will continue to be automatically controlled.

Manual override buttons

Your EATC has six buttons which allow you to make special selections. The buttons are located along the bottom edge of the EATC and allow you to determine where the air will be discharged. Pressing any override button changes the air discharge location only. It does not affect the ability of the system to control temperature or the fan speed. Return to fully automatic operation by pushing the AUTO button.

MAX A/C button

The MAX A/C feature allows for faster cooling because air is drawn from inside the vehicle. Using inside air causes the fan to sound louder which is normal for this selection. The display window will change to indicate MAX A/C and the airflow will be from the instrument panel registers. To exit, push AUTO or any of the other five manual override buttons.

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VENT button

Press this button to select outside air through the instrument panel registers. The display window will show the set temperature and VENT to the lower right of the temperature. Your EATC will heat the air if the temperature you have selected is warmer than the outside air coming into the vehicle. However, the air will NOT be cooled regardless of the temperature setting. Airflow will be from the instrument panel registers. S (Panel and floor) button

Push this button to get air from the floor and instrument panel registers at the same time. The display will show the set temperature and S. Depending on the selected temperature, the air will be automatically heated or cooled. R (Floor) Airflow will be to the floor when the R (floor) button is pressed. The display window will show the set temperature and R (floor) to the right of the temperature. Fan speed will be automatic unless manually controlled. If you override the fan speed and wish to return to automatic fan control, press AUTO. Then, again select R (floor) for airflow to the floor. P (Floor and defrost)

Press this button to get air to the floor and windshield defrosters at the same time. The display will show the set temperature and P. If the outside temperature is about 50˚F (10˚C) and above, the air will be dehumidified to remove moisture. This will help to prevent fogging in humid weather.

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V F-DEF (Front defrost) Press the V F-DEF (front defrost) button to obtain maximum airflow to the windshield. Adjust the temperature setting as required for defrosting. The Display window will show the temperature setting with V to the right of the temperature. When the outside temperature is about 50˚F (10˚C) and above, the air will be dehumidified to remove moisture. This will help prevent fogging in humid weather.

OUTSIDE TEMP button

When this button is pressed, the temperature of the air outside of the vehicle will show in the display window. If the EATC is off, the display will go blank after 4 seconds. If the EATC is on, the outside temperature will be shown until the OUTSIDE Temp button is pressed a second time or another override button is pressed.

NOTE: The outside temperature reading is

most accurate when the vehicle is moving. Higher readings may be obtained when the vehicle is not moving. The readings that you get may not agree with temperatures given on the radio due to differences in vehicle and station locations.

Service

If your EATC is not operating as described here, take it to your dealer to have it checked. System diagnostics are built in which will allow your dealer to readily identify problems that might occur.

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Operating tips The following tips will help you to get the most satisfaction from your climate control system. In humid weather, select V F-DEF (front defrost) before driving. This will help to prevent windshield fogging. After a few minutes of operation, switch to any desired selection.

q Do not put objects under the front seats that interfere with the flow of air to the back seat area.

q Remove any snow, ice, or leaves from the air

intake area of your climate control system which could block the air intake. The intake area is located at the bottom of the windshield, under the hood at the passenger side rear corner. If the air conditioner performs well in MAX A/C but not in A/C, this may indicate that the MicronAir쑓 filter (if equipped) needs to be replaced.

MicronAir쑓 Air Filter (If equipped) Your vehicle may have an air filter that removes pollen and road dust from outside air before it is directed to the interior of the vehicle. For maintenance of this filter, see Servicing Your Taurus. Rear Window Defroster and Heated Side View Mirrors The defroster for the rear window clears frost, fog, or thin ice from both the inside and outside of the rear window and activates the heated side view mirrors. The button for the rear defroster and heated side view mirrors is on the instrument panel.

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The button that controls the rear window defroster and heated side view mirrors Clear away any snow that is on the rear window and side view mirrors before using the defroster. With the engine running, push the defrost button. After 10 minutes, the defroster will turn off. If the window and mirrors are still not clear, push the defroster button again. The defroster will turn off when the ignition key is turned to the OFF position. NOTE: Never use sharp instruments or

window cleaners with abrasives to clean the inside of your rear window. If you do, you may damage the heating elements that are bonded to the inside of the rear window and cause damage to the rear window defroster.

Liftgate Window Wiper and Washer (If equipped)

The liftgate window wiper and washer switches To turn on the liftgate window wiper, press the b switch. To turn the liftgate window wiper off, press the switch again.

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To turn on the liftgate window washer, press the d switch. When the d switch is pressed, it also turns on the liftgate wiper. The Interior and Exterior Lights Turning On the Exterior Lights

To turn on your headlamps, parking lamps, side markers, license plate lamps and tail lamps, use the knob that is to the left of the steering wheel.

The knob for the headlamps, parking lamps, license plate lamps and tail lamps

To turn on the parking lamps, side markers, license plate lamps and tail lamps, turn the knob to “P” or the first position.

To turn on the headlamps, parking lamps, side markers, license plate lamps and tail lamps, turn the knob to the second position.

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Turning on the high beams To change your headlamps from low to high beam, push the turn signal lever away from you. To change them back to low beam, pull the lever toward you. For more information about how the high beam headlamps work, see Steering column controls in the Index. Daytime Running Light System (Canadian and fleet vehicles only) The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system is designed to turn the high beam headlamps on, with a reduced light output and without illuminating the high beam indicator lamp in the instrument panel. The DRL system operates when all of the following conditions are met: q The vehicle is “running.” q The vehicle has a fully released parking

brake.

q The headlamp system is in the OFF position. NOTE: If you have a vehicle with an

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NOTE: The high beam indicator will not turn

on in the flash-to-pass mode during nighttime driving.

You may notice that the lights flicker when the vehicle is turned on or off. This is a normal condition.

RWARNING

The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system will not illuminate the tail lamps and parking lamps. Turn on your headlamps at dusk. Failure to do so may result in a collision.

Cleaning the Exterior Lamps

Do not use dry paper towel, chemical solvents or abrasive cleaners to clean the lamps, as these may cause scratches or crack the lamps. Setting the Autolamp Delay System (If equipped)

The autolamp sets the headlamps to turn on and off automatically. You can use the autolamp to:

turn on the lamps automatically at night

turn off the lamps automatically during daylight

keep the lamps on for up to three minutes after you turn the ignition to the OFF position.

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The autolamp system on the left side of the instrument panel

To set the autolamp:

1. Make sure the headlamp knob is in the OFF

position. If the knob for the headlamps is ON, you cancel the autolamp.

2. Turn the ignition key to ON or start your

vehicle.

3. Find the autolamp thumbwheel to the left of the steering wheel on the instrument panel.

4. Turn the autolamp thumbwheel past the stop

to the beginning of the MAX position. The indicator light will come on.

5. The autolamp automatically turns the lamps

on and off for you.

Do not put any articles on top of the photocell that is located in the top right corner of the instrument panel. This photocell controls the autolamp. If you cover it, the photocell reacts as if it is nighttime, and the lamps turn on.

To turn the autolamp off, move the thumbwheel back to OFF.

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You can set the autolamp so the headlamps stay on for up to three minutes after you turn your vehicle off.

To keep the lamps on after you leave your vehicle: q Turn the thumbwheel as far into the MAX

range as you want.

q The further you move the thumbwheel into the DELAY area (toward the MAX position), the longer the lamps will stay on after you leave your vehicle. Similarly, if you move the thumbwheel only slightly into the DELAY area, your lamps will stay on only for a moment after you turn your vehicle off.

Lighting Up the Interior and Instrument Panel

With the light knob in the parking lamps or the headlamps position, you can brighten or dim the lights in the instrument panel. To do this, use the thumbwheel to the left of the steering wheel. This wheel also turns on the interior lights with the light knob on or off.

The thumbwheel that controls the light on the instrument panel

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To dim the instrument panel lights, rotate the thumbwheel down. To turn on the interior lights, turn the thumbwheel all the way up. The interior lights also come on when any side door or the liftgate is opened. Dome Lamps

The front dome lamp is located overhead between the driver and front passenger seats. However, if your vehicle is equipped with a power moon roof, the dome lamp is located behind the moon roof.

In the wagon, the rear dome lamp is located overhead near the rear seating positions.

The dome/map lamp

Turn the map lamps on and off with the switches on the lamp. The dome lamp illuminates when any door is opened. If either the driver’s or passenger’s front door is opened using the outside door handle, the light will remain on for 25 seconds after the door has been shut. If any other door is opened or if either of the front doors is opened using the inside handle, the lamp will immediately turn off when the door is closed.

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The dome lamp

The dome lamp will stay illuminated if the switch is pushed to the ON position. The dome lamp will stay off if the switch is pushed to the OFF position. When the switch is positioned to the door/middle position, the dome lamp will come on when either of the front doors or the liftgate (wagon) is opened.

The rear dome lamp also illuminates when the liftgate is opened and goes off when it is closed.

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The map lamps on the moon roof console

Turn each map lamp on the moon roof console on and off with the switch near that lamp.

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Cleaning the Interior Lamps Your interior dome lamps and map lamps are plastic and should be cleaned with a mild detergent diluted in water. Rinse them with clear water. Battery Saver When the ignition is turned off, the vehicle will turn off battery voltage to the interior lights after 40 minutes. This will prevent draining of the battery if those lights have been left on inadvertently or if a door is not completely closed. Battery voltage to these lamps will be restored when the outside front door handles are lifted, the keyless entry keypad is used, the remote entry transmitter is used, any door is opened, the trunk is opened, or the ignition key is turned to the ON position. Clock

The digital clock 1. To set the hour, press and hold the hour button. When the desired hour appears, release the button.

2. To set the minutes, press and hold the

minute button. When the desired minute appears, release the button.

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Steering Column Controls

The controls on the steering column and wheel are designed to give you easy access to the controls while you are driving. The Turn Signal Lever You can use the turn signal lever on the left side of the steering column to: operate the turn signals turn the high beams on/off flash the lamps turn the windshield wipers and washer on/off

Turn Signals Move the lever up to signal a right turn. Move it down to signal a left turn. The corresponding indicator light in the instrument cluster will flash. If the turn signal stays on after you turn, move the lever back to the center (off) position. For lane changes, move the lever far enough to signal but not to latch. The lever will return to the off position when you release it. High Beams To turn on the high beams, turn the headlamp control knob to the headlamp ON position and push the turn signal lever away from you until it latches. When the high beams are ON, the high beam indicator light on the instrument panel comes on.

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To turn off the high beams, pull the lever toward you until it latches. The high beam indicator light turns off. Flashing the Lights

To flash the headlamps, pull the lever toward you for a moment and then release it. The headlamps will flash whether the headlamp knob is in the on or off position.

The turn signal lever Windshield Wipers and Washer To turn on the windshield wipers, the ignition key must be turned to the ON or ACC position.

Turn the knob on the end of the turn signal lever away from you to activate the wipers. The first seven detents are interval wipe positions, the eighth detent is the LO position, and the ninth detent is the HI position.

To turn the wipers off, turn the knob toward you to the OFF position.

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Variable Interval Wipers

In addition to two speed wipers, your vehicle has wipers that you can set to operate at varying intervals. For example, you can set the interval so they wipe less often when it drizzles or more often in heavier rain.

The variable interval wiper on the turn signal lever

To set the interval wipers, turn the knob at the end of the turn signal lever toward or away from you until the wipers are going at the desired interval. Windshield Washer

To clean the windshield, push in the end of the wiper switch knob. For a constant spray, keep the knob pushed in. After you release the knob, the wipers operate for two to three cycles before turning off (if the wipers were off) or returning to HI, LO, or the interval setting selected.

For information about the rear washer on the wagon, see Windshield washer fluid and wipers in the Index.

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If the washer does not work, check the washer fluid level and fill it if it is low. See the Servicing Your Taurus chapter. If there is enough fluid, consult your nearest Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.

Do not try to clean the windshield when the washer fluid container is empty or activate the washers at any time for more than 15 seconds continuously. This could damage the washer pump system.

RWARNING

In freezing weather, the washer solution may freeze on the windshield and obscure your vision. Always warm up the windshield with the defroster before you use the washer fluid. If you cannot see through the windshield clearly, it can increase the risk of being involved in a collision.

For information about refilling the washer fluid or replacing your windshield wiper blades, see Windshield washer fluid and Wipers in the Index. Hazard Flasher

Using the hazard flasher switch

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The hazard flasher serves as a warning to other drivers to be careful when approaching or passing your vehicle.

The flashers work whether your vehicle is running or not. The flashers work for up to two hours when the battery is fully charged and in good condition without draining the battery excessively. If the flashers run for longer than two hours or if the battery is not fully charged, the battery can be drained. Horn To sound the horn, push the center pad area of the steering wheel.

The horn on the steering wheel Tilt Steering

RWARNING

Never adjust the steering column/wheel when the vehicle is moving. You could lose control of the vehicle and injure someone.

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The lever to tilt the steering wheel

To change the position of the steering column/wheel, pull the release lever on the column toward you. Tip the steering wheel to the desired position. Release the lever to lock the steering wheel in place. Cruise Control (If equipped) If your vehicle has cruise control, you can automatically maintain a constant speed at or above 30 mph (50 km/h).

NOTE: Do not shift to N (Neutral) when using

the cruise control. This will cause the engine to overspeed.

Use of radio transmitting equipment that is not Federal Communications Commission (FCC) or in Canada the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) approved may cause the speed control to malfunction. Therefore, use only properly installed FCC (CRTC in Canada) approved radio transmitting equipment in your vehicle.

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The cruise control buttons on the steering wheel

To set the cruise control:

1. Press and release the ON switch. The

CRUISE indicator light in the instrument cluster will illuminate to indicate that speed control is in a standby mode.

2. Accelerate to the desired speed above

30 mph (50 km/h) using the accelerator pedal.

3. Press the SET ACCEL switch and release it immediately to set your speed. If you keep this switch pressed, your speed will continue to increase.

4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.

Your vehicle will maintain the speed you set.

If you drive up or down a steep hill, your vehicle may momentarily slow down or speed up, even though the speed control is on. This is normal.

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NOTE: If your speed increases above your set speed while driving in j (Overdrive) on a downhill grade, you may want to shift to D (Drive) to reduce vehicle speed (or, turn j [Overdrive] off by depressing the O/D OFF switch on the gearshift lever). The cruise control cannot reduce the vehicle speed if it goes above your set speed on a downhill grade. For the best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, leave the gearshift in j (Overdrive), or resume as soon as practical.

RWARNING

Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, slippery, or unpaved.

Accelerating With the Cruise Control Operating

You can use the accelerator pedal to speed up momentarily. When you take your foot off the accelerator, the vehicle will return to the set speed.

NOTE: When driving in hilly terrain, at high

altitudes, or when pulling a trailer, you may want to drive in D (Drive) (or turn j [Overdrive] off by depressing the O/D OFF switch). This will improve cruise control performance.

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NOTE: When driving uphill, especially with a heavy load, you may notice your speed decreasing even if you have the cruise control set. If the speed drops more than 8 to 14 mph (13-23 km/h) it is normal for the automatic cruise control feature to be cancelled. You may need to use the accelerator pedal to help your vehicle maintain the selected speed when driving up steep grades.

Resetting the Cruise Control

To reset the cruise control to a lower speed, use one of the following procedures: q COAST — Press and hold the COAST switch.

Release the switch when the vehicle slows down to the desired speed.

q Lightly tap the brake pedal. When the vehicle

attains the desired speed, press the SET ACCEL switch and release it immediately.

q TAP-DOWN — Press and then quickly

release the COAST switch. Each time you “tap” the switch, the set speed will decrease by 1 mph (1.6 km/h). Multiple taps will cause the set speed to decrease in increments of 1 mph (1.6 km/h). For example, if the current set speed is 60 mph (96 km/h) 5 taps of the COAST switch will decrease the vehicle speed and SET it at 55 mph (88 km/h).

If vehicle speed is reduced below 30 mph (50 km/h) by any of the above methods, then you must manually accelerate to a speed over 30 mph (50 km/h) and reset the system.

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To reset the cruise control to a higher speed, use one of the following procedures: q ACCEL — Press and hold the SET ACCEL switch. Release the switch when the vehicle has accelerated to the desired speed.

q Depress the accelerator pedal. When the

vehicle attains the desired speed, press the SET ACCEL switch and release it immediately.

q TAP-UP — Press and then quickly release the SET ACCEL switch. Each time you “tap” the switch, the set speed will increase by 1 mph (1.6 km/h). Multiple taps will cause the set speed to increase in increments of 1 mph (1.6 km/h). For example, if the current set speed is 55 mph (88 km/h) 5 taps of the SET ACCEL switch will increase the vehicle speed and SET it at 60 mph (96 km/h).

Cancelling and Resuming a Set Speed

If you press the brake pedal, cruise control is cancelled. You can return to the set speed by pressing the RESUME switch, as long as you did not press the OFF switch. You must be driving at least 30 mph (50 km/h).

Your vehicle will gradually return to the previously set speed and then maintain it. To Turn Off the Cruise Control System

Press the OFF switch.

In addition, the cruise control is turned off each time you turn the vehicle ignition off.

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Features

Your vehicle has a variety of features designed for your comfort, convenience and safety. Read this chapter to find out about standard and optional features. Doors Childproof Locks

In addition to standard or power locks, your vehicle has childproof locks for the rear doors. If you set these locks, the doors cannot be opened from the inside of the vehicle. The doors can still be opened from the outside when the lock knobs are raised.

The childproof locks for the rear door

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To set the childproof lock on each rear door, open the rear door.

Find the lever inside the label. Move the lever up to the locked symbol.

To release the childproof lock, open the rear door from the outside. Move the lever down to the unlocked symbol. Power Door Locks (If equipped)

If your vehicle has power door locks, the controls to lock the doors are on the trim panel of the front door. When you close the doors after you set the door locks, the doors remain locked. If the power mechanism ever fails, the manual door lock will override the power controls.

The power locks on the driver’s door

If the key is left in the driver’s or passenger’s outside lock cylinder for a period of time, the power door locks may cycle. This is a protective feature and will not harm the locks. When the key is removed, the locks will function normally.

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Central Locking

When you are unlocking the driver or front passenger door with the key, turn it once toward the front of the vehicle to unlock that door only. Turn the key a second time to unlock all doors. Turn the key once toward the rear of the vehicle to lock all doors.

Lock Disable

The lock disable feature helps prevent you from locking the keys in your vehicle. With the key in the ignition (in any switch position) and the driver’s door open, the driver’s door cannot be locked using the front door power lock switch.

Your vehicle can still be locked, while the key is in the ignition, by manually pressing down the lock button.

Power liftgate lock — wagon (If equipped)

The power liftgate lock is on the right inside trim panel in the cargo area. When this lock is pressed, all doors and the liftgate lock.

The power liftgate lock

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Using the Keyless Entry System (If equipped)

If your vehicle has the keyless entry system, you can lock or unlock the vehicle doors without using a key. The buttons for the system are near the outside door handle on the driver’s side. See also Remote Entry System which follows this description.

Keyless entry buttons

When you bought your vehicle, you were given a computer code that operates the system for your vehicle. For your convenience, we have duplicated this code in two places.

The code is:

on your owner’s wallet card found in the glove compartment

taped to the computer module

When you use this entry system, the illuminated entry system turns on the interior lights for 25
seconds and the buttons on the keypad light up for 5 seconds. Do not push the buttons with a key, ballpoint pen, pencil or any other hard object. These objects could damage the buttons.

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Programming your own entry code

You can program a personal code to unlock your vehicle with the keypad. This code does not replace the permanent code that the dealership gave you. Use your personal code in the same manner as you would your original code.

To program your own code:

1. Select five digits for your personal code.

2. Enter the permanent code that the dealership

gave you.

3. Within five seconds, press 1/2.

4. Within five seconds of pressing 1/2, enter

your personal code, pressing each digit within five seconds of the previous digit. The keyless entry system registers this second code. To open your vehicle, you can now use either code. The module remembers only one personal code at a time. Entering a second personal code will erase the first, replacing it with the new second one.

To erase your personal code:

1. Enter the original permanent code.

2. Press 1/2 within five seconds of Step 1.

3. Wait six seconds.

The keyless entry system automatically erases your personal code. The system will now only respond to the permanent code.

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Do not set a code that presents the numbers in sequential order, such as 1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8, 9/0. Studies show that people who idly press the buttons usually press a sequential pattern. Also, do not select a code that uses the same button five times. Thieves can easily figure out these types of codes.

Unlocking the doors with the keyless entry system

You must unlock the driver’s door before you unlock any of the other doors. If you let more than five seconds pass between pressing numbers, the system shuts down, and you have to enter the code again. The system has shut down if the keypad light is out. If the keyless entry system does not work properly, use the key or transmitter(s) to lock and unlock the doors.

1. To unlock the driver’s door, enter the factory

code or your personal code. All codes have five numbers. After you press the fifth number, the driver’s door unlocks.

2. To unlock the passenger’s door(s) and

liftgate (wagon), press the 3/4 button within five seconds of unlocking the driver’s door or re-enter the code to open the driver’s door, then press 3/4.

3. To open the trunk (sedan) or unlock the

liftgate (wagon), enter the five-digit factory code, then press the 5/6 button within 5
seconds.

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Locking the doors with the keyless entry system

Along with unlocking your doors, you can use the keyless entry system to lock the doors. You can also use the Autolock feature to automatically lock the doors after you get in the vehicle.

To lock all of the doors, press 7/8 and 9/0 at the same time. It is not necessary to first enter the keypad code. This will arm your factory installed anti-theft system, if so equipped.

Arming, disarming and resetting your perimeter anti-theft system (If equipped) from the keyless entry pad

If your vehicle is equipped with the optional factory installed anti-theft system, the keyless entry system will arm it when you use the 7/8
and 9/0 keys to lock the doors, and will disarm or reset a triggered anti-theft alarm when you enter in the five digit code to unlock the driver’s door.

NOTE: Doors and the liftgate must be fully

closed for the anti-theft system to arm. Refer to the Anti-Theft System section in this chapter for more details.

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