1998 Pontiac Grand PRIX Owners Manual

If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel, open them all the way.

See “Engine Exhaust” in the Index.

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Theft Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal. However, there are ways you can help. Key in the Ignition If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside, it’s an easy target for joy riders or professional thieves -- so don’t do it. When you park your vehicle and open you’ll hear a chime reminding you to remove your key from the ignition and take it with you. Always do this. Your steering wheel will be locked, and so will your ignition and transaxle. And remember to lock the doors. Parking at Night Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables out of sight. Put them in a storage area, or take them with you.

the driver’s door,

Parking Lots If you park in a lot where someone will be watching your vehicle, it’s best to lock it up and take your keys. But what if you have to leave your ignition key?

lit area.

If possible, park in a busy, well trunk Put your valuables in a storage area, like your or glove box. Be sure to close and lock the storage area. Close all windows. Lock the glove box. Lock all doors except the driver’s. Give the valet key to the valet. Then take the tnaster key with you.

Content Theft-Deterrent (If Equipped) If your vehicle has’this option, it has a theft-deterrent alarm system.

A red light located on top of your instrument panel (near the center of the vehicle, next to the windshield) will flash slowly when the system is armed.

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While armed, the doors will not unlock with the power lock switch. The alarm will go off if someone damages the vehicle, tampers with the trunk lock, enters the vehicle (without using the remote keyless entry transmitter or key to unlock the doors), or turns the ignition on. Your horn will sound and your headlamps will flash for up to two minutes. The system will also cut off the fuel supply, preventing the vehicle from being driven. Arming with the Power Lock Switch Your alarm system will arm when you use either the power lock switch to lock the doors while any door is open and the key is removed from the ignition (if you would like to turn off the power door lock switch arming, see “Locks and Lighting Choices” in the Index). The security light flashes quickly to let you know when the system is ready to arm with the power door switches. The security light will stop flashing and stay on when you press the rear of the power lock switch, to let you know the system is arming. After all doors are closed and locked, the security light will begin flashing at a very slow rate to let you know the system is armed.

Arming with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Your alarm system will arm when you use your remote keyless entry transmitter to lock the doors after the key is removed from the ignition. The security light will turn on to let you know the system is arming. After all doors are closed and locked, the security light will begin flashing at a very slow rate to let you know the system is armed. Arming Confirmation If remote unlock confirmation is on (see “Locks and Lighting Choices” in the Index), your headlamps will flash briefly to let you know when your alarm system. has armed. Disarming with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Your alarm system will disarm when you use your remote keyless entry transmitter to unlock the doors. The security light will stop flashing to let you know the system is disarmed.

Disarming with Your Key Your alarm system will disarm when you use your key to unlock the doors. The security light will stop flashing to let you know the system is disarmed. If you would like your key to disarm the alarm system, see “Locks and Lighting Choices” in the Index. Nuisance Alarms If you experience nuisance alarms (alarms which are not caused by the opening of a door and are not desirable), you may need to reduce the damage detection sensitivity. Try programming your Content Theft-Deterrent to mode 1 (see “Locks and Lighting Choices” in the Index). If you continue to experience nuisance alarms, you may want to try turning off damage detection by programming your Content Theft-Deterrent to mode 2 (see “Locks and Lighting Choices” in the Index). If you are still having trouble with nuisance alarms, you can turn off the Content Theft-Deterrent system by programming your Content Theft-Deterrent to mode 3 (see “Locks and Lighting Choices” in the Index). See your dealer or a qualified technician for service.

New Vehicle “Break-In”

Ignition Positions

Your vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate “break-in.” But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: Don’t drive at any one speed -- fast or slow -- for the first 500 miles (805 km).

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

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With the ignition key in the ignition switch, you can turn the switch to five positions. ACCESSORY (A): This position lets you use things like the radio and windshield wipers when the engine is off. To use ACCESSORY, push in the key and turn it toward you. Your steering wheel will stay locked.

LOCK (B): Before you put the key into the ignition switch, the switch is in LOCK. It’s also the only position from which you can remove your key. This position locks your ignition, steering wheel and transaxle. It’s a theft-deterrent feature. OFF (C): This position lets you turn off the engine but still turn the steering wheel. It doesn’t lock the steering wheel like LOCK. Use OFF if you must have your vehicle pushed or towed. RUN (D): This position is where the key returns after you start your vehicle. With the engine off, you can use RUN to display some of your warning and indicator lights. START (E): This position starts your engine. A warning chime will sound if you open the driver’s door when the ignition is in OFF, LOCK or ACCESSORY and the key is in the ignition.

NOTICE:

If your key seem stuck in LOCK and you can’t turn it, be sure you are using the correct key; if so, is it all the way in? If it is, then turn the steering wheel left and right while you turn the key hard. But turn the key only with your hand. Using a tool to force it could break the key or the ignition switch. If none of this works, then your vehicle needs service.

Retained Accessory Power With retained accessory power, your power windows, audio system and sunroof will continue to work up to 10 minutes after the ignition key is turned to OFF and none of the doors are opened. Starting Your Engine Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Your engine won’t start in any other position -- that’s a safety feature. To restart when you’re already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only.

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NOTICE:

Don’t try to shift to PARK (P) if your Pontiac is moving. If you do, you could damage the transaxle. Shift to PARK (P) only when your vehicle is stopped.

Starting Your 3100 Engine 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your

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

NOTICE:

Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor.

2. If your engine won’t start (or starts but then stops),

it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for up to 15 seconds. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine.

NOTICE:

Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer. If you don’t, your engine might not perform properly. If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the part of this manual that tells how to do it without damaging your vehicle. See “Towing Your Vehicle” in the Index.

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Starting Your 3800 Series I1 Engine 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your

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

NOTICE:

Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor.

2.

3.

If it doesn’t start right away, hold your key in START for about three to five seconds at a time until your engine starts. Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your starter. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for about three seconds. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do the same thing, but

to the

this time keep the pedal down for five or six seconds. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. After waiting about 15 seconds, repeat the normal starting procedure.

NOTICE:

Your engine isdesigned to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer. If you don’t, your engine might not perform properly. If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the part of this manual that tells how to do it without damaging your vehicle. See “Towing Your Vehicle” in the Index.

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Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)

To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The

cord is located below the air cleaner near the coolant reservoir bottle.

3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 1 10-volt AC outlet.

I A CAUTION:

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

4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts. If you don't, it could be damaged.

In very cold weather, 0 OF (- 18 O C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You'll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle.

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

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Your automatic transaxle may have a shift lever on the steering column or on the console between the seats. Maximum engine speed is limited when you’re in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N), to protect driveline components from improper operation.

There are several different positions for your shift lever. PARK (P): This locks your front wheels. It’s the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can’t move easily.

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

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Make sure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before starting the engine. Your vehicle has a Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock. You must fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in RUN. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever by pushing it all the way into PARK (P) while keeping the brake pedal pushed down. Release the shift lever button if you have a console shift. Then move the shift lever out of PARK (P), being sure to press the shift lever button if you have a console shift. See “Shifting Out of PARK (P)” in the Index. REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up.

NOTICE:

A CAUTION:

NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine doesn’t connect with the wheels. To restart when you’re already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed. Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is “racing” (running at high speed) is dangerous. Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal, your vehicle could move very rapidly. You could lose control and hit people or objects. Don’t shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is racing.

Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transaxle. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is stopped.

NOTICE:

To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your transaxle, see “Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow” in the Index.

Damage to your transaxle caused by shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine racing isn’t covered by your warranty.

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

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

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

0 When going down a steep hill.

Going less than 35 mph (55 km/h), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the accelerator pedal all the way down. You’ll shift down to the next gear and have more power.

NOTICE:

transaxle system

If your vehicle seems to start up rather slowly, or if it seems not to shift gears as you go faster, something may be wrong with a sensor. If you drive very far that way, your vehicle can be damaged. So, if this happens, have your vehicle serviced right away. Until then, you can use SECOND (2) when you are driving less than 35 mph (55 km/h) and AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D) for higher speeds.

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SECOND (2): This position gives you more power, but lower fuel economy. You can use SECOND (2) on hills. It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads, but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on.

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

NOTICE: Don’t drive in SECOND (2) for more than 25 miles (40 km) at speeds over 55 mph (88 km/h), or you can damage your transaxle. Use AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D) or THIRD (3) as much as possible. Don’t shift into SECOND (2) unless you are going slower than 65 mph (105 km/h), or you can damage your engine.

NOTICE:

If your front wheels can’t rotate, don’t try to drive. This might happen if you were stuck in very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid object. You could damage your transaxle. Also, if you stop when going uphill, don’t hold your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal. This could overheat and damage the transaxle. Use your brakes or shift into PARK (P) to hold your vehicle in position on a hill.

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Shift Lock Release If your vehicle’s battery should go dead, there are two override access slots (for the console shift) that will allow you to override park lock.

The first is located underneath the steering column below the lock cylinder.

To use this slot: 1. Remove the trim cap. 2. Insert a key or screwdriver into the access slot and

press the lock cylinder.

You will now be able to remove your key from the ignition. Be sure to replace the trim cap after use. If your vehicle has a column-mounted gear shift lever, you will now be able to shift your vehicle out of PARK (P).

For vehicles with center console-mounted gear shift levers, the second access slot is located on the upper, right-hand side of the console shift panel. To use this slot: 1. Remove the cap with the words SHIFT LOCK

RELEASE on it.

2. Insert a screwdriver into the slot. Be careful not to

damage the cap.

3. Press down and hold. You will now be able to shift your vehicle out of PARK (P) .

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Performance Shifting (If Equipped)

Parking Brake

1 Press the performance shift button, located on the side of the console shift knob, to allow the transaxle to shift at higher engine speeds, increasing acceleration performance.

To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot. Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot.

To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot and push the parking brake pedal with your left foot. When you lift your left foot, the parking brake pedal will follow released position.

it to the

If you have a vehicle with the 3800 Supercharged engine option, the “PERF SHIFT” light in the instrument panel cluster will come on. Downshifts will occur at a lower percentage of accelerator use while you’re in the performance shift mode. Press the button again to return to normal shifting. The transaxle will then shift at lower engine speeds, increasing fuel economy.

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I NOTICE:

Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat. You may have to replace them, and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle.

If you are towing a trailer and parking on any hill, see “Towing a Trailer” in the Index. That section shows what to do first to keep the trailer from moving.

Shifting Into PARK (P)

A CAUTION:

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

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

set the parking brake.

2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) position

like this:

0 Move the lever up as far as it will go. 1. Turn the ignition key to LOCK. 2. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can

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

0 Pull the lever toward you.

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

set the parking brake.

2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) position

like this:

0 Hold in the button, located on the front of the

shift knob.

0 Push the shift knob all the way toward the front

of your vehicle.

3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK. 4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P). Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running A CAUTION: It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch fire. You or others could be injured. Don’t leave your vehicle with the engine running unless you have to.

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If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and your parking brake is firmy set before you leave it. After you’ve moved the shift lever into PARK (P) position, hold the regular brake pedal down. Then, see if you can move the shift lever away from PARK (P) without first pulling it toward you (or, if you have a console shift lever, without first pushing the button). If you can, it means that the shift lever wasn’t fully locked into PARK (P). Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your transaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transaxle. You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). This is called “torque lock.” To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into PARK (P) properly before you leave the driver’s seat. To find out how, see “Shifting Into PARK (P)” in the Index. When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out of PARK (P) before you release the parking brake. If torque lock does occur, you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the parking pawl in the transaxle, so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK (P).

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Shifting Out of PARK (P) Your vehicle has a Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock. You must fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in RUN. See “Automatic Transaxle Operation” in the Index. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever by pushing it all the way into PARK (P) while keeping the brake pedal pushed down. Release the shift lever button if you have a console shift. Then move the shift lever out of PARK (P), being sure to press the shift lever button if you have a console shift. If you ever hold the brake pedal down but shift out of PARK (P) with column shift, try this: 1. Turn the key to OFF. 2. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4. 3. Shift to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Start the engine and shift to the drive gear you want. 5. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can. With the console shift lever, see “Shift Lock Release” earlier in this section.

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Parking Over Things '

Engine Exhaust

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

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Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can't see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: 0 Your exhaust system sounds strange

or different.

0 Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. 0 Your vehicle was damaged in a collision. Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris. Repairs weren't done correctly.

0 Your vehicle or exhaust system had been

modified improperly.

If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle: 0 Drive it only with all the windows down to

blow out any CO; and

0 Have your vehicle fixed immediately.

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, A CAUTION:

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

Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won’t move. See “Shifting Into PARK (P)” in the Index. If you are parking on a hill and if you’re pulling a trailer, also see “Towing a Trailer’’ in the Index.

Running Your Engine While You’re Parked It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know.

A CAUT’ IN:

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

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Power Windows

Switches on the driver’s door armrest control each of the windows when the ignition is on. In addition, each passenger door has a switch for its own window.

The driver’s window switch has an auto-down feature. This switch is labeled AUTO. Tap the rear of the switch, and the driver’s window will open a small amount. If the rear of the switch is pressed all the way down and released, the window will go all the way down. To stop the window while it is lowering, press the front of the switch. To raise the window, press and hold the front of the switch. On four-door models, the driver’s window controls also include a lock-out switch. Press LOCK OUT to stop front and rear passengers from using their window switches. The driver can still control all the windows with the lock on. Push LOCK OUT again for normal window operation. When the orange band on the switch is showing, the passengers can operate their windows. Full Floating Horn The full floating horn is designed so that you may press anywhere on the steering wheel pad to sound the horn.

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Tilt Steering Wheel

&rn SignaVMultifunction Lever

A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can also raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle.

To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever. Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level, then release the lever to lock the wheel

in place.

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The lever on the left side of the steering column includes your: 0 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator 0 Headlamp HighLow Beam

Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer Cruise Control (If Equipped)

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

If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident. If the arrows don’t go on at all when you signal a turn, check for burned-out bulbs and then check the fuse (see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the Index). A chime will sound if you leave your turn signal on for more than 3/4 mile (1.2 km). Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer

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

To change your headlamps from low beam to high beam, or high to low, pull the multifunction lever all the way toward you. Then release it.

To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash. Hold it there until you complete your lane change. The lever will return by itself when you release it. As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrow flashes faster than normal, a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won’t see your turn signal.

When the high beams are on, a light on the instrument panel also will be on. Flash-to-Pass Feature When your headlamps are off, pull the lever toward you to momentarily switch on the high beams (to signal that you are going to pass). When you release the lever, they will turn off.

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For steady wiping at low speed, turn the band to LOW. For high-speed wiping, turn the band further, to HIGH. To stop the wipers, turn the band to OFF. You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay between wipes. This can be very useful in light rain or snow. Turn the band to choose the delay time. The closer to LOW, the shorter the delay. Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If they’re frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. If your blades do become damaged, get new blades or blade inserts. Heavy snow or ice can overload your wipers. A circuit breaker will stop them until the motor cools. Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload.

Windshield Wipers

You control the windshield wipers by marked WIPER. For a single wiping cycle, turn the band to MIST. Hold it there until the wipers start, then let go. The wipers will stop after one cycle. If you want more cycles, hold the band on MIST longer.

turning the band

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run for

Windshield Washer At the top of the multifunction lever, there’s a paddle with the word PUSH on it. To spray washer fluid on the windshield, push the paddle. The wipers will several sweeps and then either stop or return to your preset speed. See “Windshield Washer Fluid” in the Index.

r In freezing weather, don’t use your washer until

the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision.

I A CAUTION:

Cruise Control (If Equipped)

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

A CAUTdN:

0 Cruise control can be dangerous where you

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

0 Cruise control can be dangerous on

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

If your vehicle is in cruise control when the optional traction control system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. (See “Traction Control System” in the Index.) When road conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may turn the cruise control back on.

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

1. Move the cruise control switch to ON. 2. Get up to the speed you want. 3. Push in the SET button at the end of the lever and

release it.

4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.

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Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course, shuts off the cruise control. But you don’t need to reset Once you’re going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can move the cruise control switch from ON to R/A (Resume/Accelerate) for about half a second. You’ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there. Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed:

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Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. Push in the SET button, then release the button and the accelerator pedal. You’ll now cruise at the higher speed. Move the cruise switch from ON to WA. Hold it there until you get up to the speed you want, and then release the switch. To increase your speed in for less very small amounts, move the switch to R/A than half a second and then release it. Each time you do this, your vehicle will go 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster.

The accelerate feature will only work after you set the cruise control speed by pushing the SET button.

Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control: 0 Push in the SET button until you reach the lower

speed you want, then release it. To slow down in very small amounts, push the SET button for less than half a second. Each time you do this, you’ll go 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower.

Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier. Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you may have to step accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down. Of course, applying takes you out of cruise control. Many drivers find be too much trouble and don’t use cruise control on steep hills.

the brake this to

on the

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Ending Cruise Control There are two ways to turn off the cruise control:

Step lightly on the brake pedal; OR 0 Move the cruise switch to OW. Erasing Cruise Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, or shift into PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N), your cruise control set speed memory is erased. Exterior Lamps left side of The lamp controls are located on the lower, the instrument panel, to the left of the steering wheel. They control these systems:

Headlamps Taillamps Parking Lamps License Lamps Sidemarker Lamps

0 Instrument Panel Lights 0 Courtesy Lamps 0 Fog Lamps

- - =c) : Turn the knob to this symbol to turn on the

headlamps and other operating lamps. pf : Turn the knob to this symbol to turn on the parking and other operating lamps without the headlamps. Turn the knob to OFF to turn off the lamps.

Daytime Running Lamps Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can be especially helpful short periods after dawn and before sunset. A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes the DRL work, so be sure it isn’t covered. The DRL system will make your low-beam headlamps come on at a reduced brightness when: 0 The ignition is on,

in the

The headlamp switch is off and 0 The parking brake is released. When the DRL are on, only your low-beam headlamps will be on. The taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps won’t be on. Your instrument panel won’t be lit up either. When it’s dark enough outside, your headlamps will change to full brightness. The other lamps that come on with your headlamps will also come on. When it’s bright enough outside, the regular lamps will go out, and your low-beam headlamps change to the reduced brightness of DRL.

To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, set the parking brake while the ignition is in OFF or LOCK. Then start your vehicle. The DRL will stay off until you release the parking brake. As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it. Fog Lamps

The fog lamps switch is located in the upper, left comer of the instrument panel, to the left of the instrument panel cluster.

To turn the fog lamps on, press the right side of the fog lamps switch. A light will glow on the switch to let you know that they are on. (Your parking lamps must be on, or your fog lamps won’t come on.) Press the left side of the switch to turn the fog lamps off. The fog lamps will go off whenever you change to high-beam headlamps. When you return to low beams, the fog lamps will come on again. Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Intensity Control

You can brighten or dim the instrument panel lights by turning the interior lamps dial.

Courtesy Lamps When any door is opened, several lamps come on. These lamps are courtesy lamps. They make it easy for you to enter and leave your vehicle at night. You can also turn these lamps on by turning the interior lamps dial all the way to the right. Illuminated Entry The Illuminated Entry feature will illuminate the interior so that you can see the inside of your vehicle before you enter at night. The interior lamps will come on for 40 seconds when you unlock your doors using the remote keyless entry in LOCK or OFF. transmitter (ifequipped) and the ignition is After 40 seconds have elapsed, the interior lamps will slowly fade out. The lamps will fade out before 40 seconds have elapsed if you: 0 Lock all doors using your remote keyless

entry transmitter.

Turn the dial to the right to increase the brightness of the instrument panel lights, to the left to decrease the brightness. Turn the control all the way to the left to turn them off.

0 Lock the doors using the power door lock switch. When any door is opened, illuminated entry is canceled. The interior lamps will stay on while any door is opened and slowly fade out when all doors are closed. The interior lamps may stay on for up to 25 seconds after all doors have been closed if they have not been locked. See “Delayed Illumination” later in this section.

Delayed Illumination The Delayed Illumination feature will continue to illuminate the interior for 25 seconds after all the doors have been closed so that you can find the ignition and buckle your seat belt at night. Delayed Illumination will not occur while the ignition is in RUN or ACCESSORY. After 25 seconds have elapsed, the interior lamps will slowly fade out. The lamps will fade out before the 25 seconds have elapsed if you:

Turn the ignition to RUN or ACCESSORY. Lock all doors using your remote keyless entry transmitter (if equipped). Lock the doors using the power door lock switch.

To turn Delayed Illumination feature off or on, see “Locks and Lighting Choices” in the Index. Exit Lighting For exiting your vehicle at night, your vehicle equipped with the Exit Lighting feature. The interior lamps will illuminate for up to 25 seconds when you remove your key from the ignition. After 25 seconds have elapsed, the interior lamps will slowly fade out. The lamps will fade out before the 25 seconds have elapsed if you: 0 Turn the ignition to RUN or ACCESSORY.

is

0 Lock all doors using your remote keyless entry

transmitter (if equipped).

0 Lock the doors using the power door lock switch. When any door is opened, exit lighting is canceled. The interior lamps will stay on while any door is opened and will slowly fade out when all the doors are closed. The interior lamps may stay on for up to 25 seconds after all the doors have been closed if they have not been locked. See “Delayed Illumination” earlier in this section. To turn the Exit Lighting feature off or on, see “Locks and Lighting Choices” in the Index. Battery Saver Your vehicle has a feature to help prevent you from draining the battery in case you accidentally leave the interior, trunk or underhood lamps on. If you leave any of these lamps on while the ignition is in LOCK or OFF, they will automatically turn off after 10 minutes. The lamps won’t come back on again until you do one of the following:

Turn the ignition to RUN or ACCESSORY.

0 Turn the interior lamp dial all the way to the right,

then back slightly to the left. Open (or close and reopen) a door that is closed.

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Note that if your vehicle has less than 15 miles (25 km) on the odometer, the battery saver will turn off the lamps after only three minutes. Front Reading Lamps

Rear Assist Handle Reading Lamps (If Equipped) There is a reading lamp provided in each rear assist handle. Use the button next to each lamp to turn them on and off. Roof Console Reading Lamps These lamps are part of the roof console. They will go on when you open the doors. When the doors are closed, push the button next to each lamp to turn them on and off. The console also contains an open storage bia

If your vehicle has the optional sunroof, you will have reading lamps in front of your sunroof switch. Press the button behind each reading lamp to turn them on and off.

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Locks and Lighting Choices Your vehicle’s locks and lighting systems can be programmed with several different features. The features you can program depend on the options that came with your vehicle. The following chart shows the features that can be programmed and which options you need to have to program them.

Feature

Door

Locking/ Lockout Deterrent

Remote Driver’s Door Unlock Control

Remote Lock/ Unlock Confirma - tion

Content Theft

Content Theft Arming/ Disarming

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Entering Prograwng Mode To program features, your vehicle must be in this programming mode. Follow these steps:

2. 3.

4. 5.

Turn the ignition key to LOCK or OFF. Remove the MALL PGM fuse from the instrument panel fuse block. Turn the ignition switch to ACCESSORY. You will hear one to four chimes, depending on vehicle content.

You can now program your choices. Leaving Programming Mode To get out of programming mode, just turn the key from ACCESSORY to OFF and put the MALL PGM fuse back into the instrument panel fuse block.

1. The Content Theft-Deterrent system (if equipped)

must be disarmed.

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Delayed IlluminatiodExit Lighting Your vehicle comes with this feature set in mode 4. To change the factory setting while in the programming mode do the following: 1. Turn the interior lamps dial all the way to the right

and then back slightly to the left.

2. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number of chimes tells you which mode your vehicle is set for. You change the mode by turning the interior lamps dial all the way to the right and then back slightly to the left.

3. Repeat Step 2 until you hear the number of chimes

that matches the mode you want.

Mode 1: Both Off (The interior lamps will turn on or off at the same instant that a door is opened or closed.) Mode 2: Delayed Illumination Only (The interior lamps will stay on for about 25 seconds after all the doors are closed, or until you lock the doors.) Mode 3: Exit Lighting Only (The interior lamps will come on whenever you remove the key from the ignition and stay on for about 25 seconds, or until you lock the doors.) Mode 4: Both On (This combines modes 2 and 3.)

Automatic Door Locks Your vehicle comes with this feature set in mode 3. To the programming change the factory setting, while in mode do the following: 1. Press LOCK on the power lock switch. 2. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number

of chimes tells you which mode your vehicle is set for. You change the mode by pressing LOCK again. 3. Repeat Step 2 until you hear the number of chimes

that matches the mode you want.

Mode 1: Off (Automatic door locking and unlocking are disabled.) You will always need to lock your door manually while driving to increase occupant safety. 0 To lock: All doors will lock when you press the

power door lock switch or when you lock the vehicle using the remote keyless entry transmitter. To unlock: All doors will unlock when you press the power door lock switch again or when you press UNLOCK on the remote keyless entry transmitter.

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Mode 2: Automatic Locking Only 0 Automatic Door Unlocking: Off

Automatic Door Locking: Shift out of PARK (P) with the ignition on and the driver’s door closed, all doors will lock automatically.

Mode 3: Automatic Unlocking with Ignition Off Automatic Door Unlocking: ?’urn off the ignition with the transaxle in PARK (P) and all doors will unlock automatically. Automatic Door Locking: Shift out of PARK (P) with the ignition on and the driver’s door closed and, all doors will lock automatically.

Mode 4: Automatic Unlocking and Locking with Transaxle in PARK (P)

Automatic Door Unlocking: Shift into PARK (P) with the ignition on and all doors will unlock automatically. Automatic Door Locking: Shift out of PARK (P) with the ignition on and the driver’s door closed and all doors will lock automatically.

Lockout Deterrennast Door Closed Locking Your vehicle comes with this feature set in mode 2. To change the factory setting, do the following: 1. Press UNLOCK on the power lock switch. 2. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number of chimes tells you which mode your vehicle is set for. You change the mode by pressing UNLOCK again.

3. Repeat Step 2 until you hear the number of chimes

that matches the mode you want.

Mode 1: Both Off (Doors will always lock immediately when you press LOCK on the power lock switch or the remote keyless entry transmitter, if equipped.) Mode 2: Lockout Deterrent Only (If you leave your key in the ignition with the driver’s door open, you will not be able to lock the doors using your power locks.) Mode 3: Last Door Closed Locking Only (If the power lock switch or remote keyless entry transmitter (if equipped) is used to lock the vehicle while open and the key is out of the ignition, you will hear three chimes. The doors will not lock. Five seconds after the last door is closed, all doors will lock.) Mode 4: Both On (This combines modes 2 and 3.)

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Remote Drivc Unlock Control Your vehicle comes with this feature set in mode 2. To change the factory setting while in the programming mode, do the following: 1. Press UNLOCK on the remote keyless

entry transmitter.

2. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number

of chimes tells you which mode your vehicle is set for. You change the mode by pressing UNLOCK again.

3. Repeat Step 2 until you hear the number of chimes

that matches the mode you want.

Mode 1: Remote All Doors Unlock (When you press UNLOCK on your remote keyless entry transmitter, all doors will unlock.) Mode 2: Remote Driver’s Door and All Doors Unlock (When you press UNLOCK on your remote keyless entry transmitter once, the driver’s door will unlock. you press UNLOCK again within five seconds, all doors will unlock.)

If

Remote LocWUnlock Confirmation Your vehicle comes with this feature set in mode 4. TO change the factory setting while in the programming mode do the following: 1. Press the LOCK button on the remote keyless

entry transmitter.

2. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number

of chimes tells you which mode your vehicle for. You change the mode by pressing LOCK on your remote keyless entry transmitter again.

is set

3. Repeat Step 2 until you hear the number of chimes

that matches the mode you want.

This feature provides feedback to the driver when the vehicle receives a lockhnlock command from the remote keyless entry transmitter. The fsllowing modes may be selected: Mode 1: Off (Remote lock and unlock confirmation are disabled.) Mode 2: Remote Lock Confirmation with Exterior Lamps Only Remote Lock Confirmation:

When you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to lock your vehicle, your headlamps will flash briefly to let you know your command is received.

e Remote Unlock Confirmation: When you use the

remote keyless entry transmitter to unlock your vehicle or open your trunk, your headlamps will flash briefly to let you know when your command is received. Mode 3: Remote Lock Confirmation with Exterior Lamps and Horn

Remote Lock Confirmation: When you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to lock your vehicle, the horn will sound briefly and your headlamps will flash briefly to let you know your command is received. Remote Unlock Confmnation: When you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to unlock your vehicle or open your trunk, your headlamps will flash briefly to let you know your command is received.

Mode 4: Remote Lock Confirmation with Exterior Lights and Horn (on second LOCK press)

Remote Lock Confirmation: When you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to lock your vehicle, your headlamps will flash briefly to let you know your command is received. The horn will sound briefly and the headlamps will flash briefly if you press the LOCK button again within five seconds.

e Remote Unlock Confirmation: When you use the

remote keyless entry transmitter to unlock your vehicle

or open your trunk, your headlamps will flash briefly to let you know your command is received.

Content Theft-Deterrent Your vehicle comes with this feature set in mode 4. To change the factory setting while in the programming mode, do the following: 1. Turn the parking lamps on, then off. 2. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number

of chimes tells you which mode your vehicle is set for. You change the mode by turning the parking lamps on, then off again.

3. Repeat Step 2 until you hear the number of chimes

that matches the mode you want.

Mode 1: Damage Detection with Reduced Sensitivity (If anyone seriously damages your vehicle, tampers with the trunk lock or opens a door while your Content Theft-Deterrent system is armed, an alarm will sound and your headlamps will flash for up to two minutes). Mode 2: Damage Detection Off (If anyone tampers with your trunk lock or opens a door while your Content Theft-Deterrent system is armed, an alarm will sound and your headlamps will flash for up to two minutes.) Mode 3: All Off (Your Content Theft-Deterrent system is always disarmed.)

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Mode 4: Damage Detection with Normal Sensitivity (If trunk anyone damages your vehicle, tampers with your lock or enters your vehicle while your Content Theft-Deterrent system is armed, an alarm will sound and your headlamps will flash for up to two minutes.) Content Theft-Deterrent Arming and Disarming Your vehicle comes with this feature in mode 3. To change the factory setting, while mode do the following: 1.

in the programming

Insert your second key fully into any door key cylinder and turn it to the unlock position. This step is necessary to prevent accidental programming of this feature to mode 2. Do not program this feature to mode 2 without first reading the special note contained in the description above for that mode. The door key lock cylinder must remain in the unlock position during Steps 2 through 4. Press the horn symbol on your remote keyless entry transmitter. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number of chimes tells you which mode your vehicle is set for. You change the mode by pressing the horn symbol on your remote keyless entry transmitter again.

2.

3.

4. Repeat Step 3 until you hear the number of chimes

that matches the mode you want.

5. Remove your key from the door key cylinder. Mode 1: Power Lock Switch Arming Off 0 Your Content Theft-Deterrent system will arm when you lock the doors with your remote keyless entry transmitter. The key must be removed from the ignition when you lock the doors or the Content Theft-Deterrent system will not arm.

0 Your Content Theft-Deterrent system will disarm

when you unlock the doors with the keys or your remote keyless entry transmitter.

Mode 2: Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Arm/Disarm Only 0 Your Content Theft-Deterrent system will arm when you lock the doors with your remote keyless entry transmitter. The key must be removed from the ignition when you lock the doors or the content theft-deterrent system will not arm.

0 Your Content Theft-Deterrent system will disarm

when you unlock the doors with your remote keyless entry transmitter.

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Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror To reduce glare from lamps behind you, push the lever away from you (to the night position). To return the mirror back to the day position, pull the lever toward you. Electrochromic Daymight Rearview Mirror (If Equipped)

Special Note: While this mode provides increased security, it can be a problem if your remote keyless entry transmitter is damaged, lost or if it fails to operate for any reason while the Content Theft-Deterrent system is armed. The Content Theft-Deterrent system must be disarmed for the engine to run and while in mode 2, your key can no longer disarm the system. Mode 3: Standard Arming and Disarming

Your Content Theft-Deterrent system will arm when you lock the doors using either power door lock switch while any door is open and the key is removed from the ignition. Your Content Theft-Deterrent system will arm when you lock the doors with your remote keyless entry transmitter. The key must be removed from the ignition when you lock the doors or the Content Theft-Deterrent system will not arm. Your Content Theft-Deterrent system will disarm when you unlock the doors with your key or your remote keyless entry transmitter.

Mirrors Adjust all the mirrors so you can see clearly when you are sitting in a comfortable driving position.

Your vehicle may have an electrochromic dayhight rearview mirror. Push the button on the bottom of the mirror to turn this feature on. The mirror will darken gradually to reduce glare from headlamps behind you. This may take a few moments.

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One photocell on the front of the mirror senses when it is becoming dark outside. Another photocell, facing rearward, senses headlamps behind you. To turn the electrochromic feature off, press the button on the bottom of the mirror again. To keep the photocells operating well, occasionally clean them with a cotton swab and glass cleaner. Power Outside Mirrors

The electric mirror control is near the driver’s window, on the armrest. Turn the control to the left to adjust the left mirror or to the right to adjust the right mirror. Then move the control in the direction you want to

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

A CAUTION: -

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

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Storage Compartments Glove Box Use the master key to lock and unlock the glove box. To open, lift the right side of the latch. Center Console Storage

The center console also contains two cupholders. To access the cupholders, pull the cupholder door, located just behind the console shift lever. The two cupholders will pop up into an upright position. Just below the center ashtray is an open storage compartment. In front of this, you may have a smaller compartment for storing smaller items.

To open the armrest storage area, pull up on the front edge of the latch. The console has cassette and CD storage and a coinholder.

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Overhead Console

READING LAMPS: To turn either reading lamp on or off, press the switch next to it. GARAGE DOOR OPENER: You can store your garage door opener in the rear compartment of your overhead console, and operate it from this position. To install your garage door opener, follow these instructions: 1. Open the compartment by pressing the latch forward.

Remove the piece of self-sticking Velcro? 2. Peel the protective backing from the Velcro and press it firmly to the back of your garage door opener.

3. Be sure that the button on your garage door opener is

centered above the area with raised lines on the compartment door. Make sure the button is facing down and press the opener firmly into place.

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SUNGLASSES STORAGE COMPARTMENT: Your sunglasses storage compartment is the second compartment fkom the back on the overhead console. To open the sunglasses storage compartment, press the release latch forward and pull the compartment down to the full open position. ACCESSORY POWER OUTLET: This is located in front of your reading lamps in a small, black door. Push up on the bottom edge of this door to expose your accessory power outlet and a small storage compartment.

4.

5.

Once the opener is installed, remove the peg (B) from the compartment. Install the peg onto the feature (A) on the door that is aligned with your garage door opener button. Add one peg at a time until your garage door opener operates with the compartment door closed when you press the button.

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Trunk Access Panel (If Equipped)

If your vehicle has rear seat armrests, you will also have a trunk access panel. To use the trunk access panel, pull your rear armrest down, unlock the access panel and pull it down. Rear Armrest Storage (If Equipped) If you have a trunk access panel, you will also have a pull down armrest that contains an open storage bin and two cupholders.

Convenience Net (If Equipped) Your vehicle may have a convenience net. You’ll see it on the back wall of the trunk. Put small loads, like grocery bags, in the net. It can help keep them from falling over during sharp turns or quick starts and stops. The net isn’t for larger, heavier loads. Store them in the trunk as far forward as you can. You can unhook the net so that it will lie flat when you’re not using it. Ashtrays and Lighter The center front ashtray is an the instrument panel. To open it, pull at the bottom of the ashtray until it is fully open. To remove the ashtray cup, lift the tabs on the sides and pull out. Your vehicle has one rear ashtray. There is either one on the front seat armrest back or one on the back of the center console (if you have that option). To open the ashtray, press the right side and turn it open.

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To remove the ashtray for cleaning, press the snuffer as you lift up the bottom of the ashtray.

NOTICE:

Don’t put papers and other things that burn into your ashtrays. If you do, cigarettes or other smoking materials could set them on fire, causing damage.

To use the lighter, located inside the center front ashtray, just push it in all the way and let go. When it’s ready, it will pop back by itself.

Sun Visors To block out glare, you can swing down the visors. You can also swing them from front to side. Visor Vanity Mirrors Open the cover to expose the vanity mirror. If your vehicle has the optional lighted vanity mirrors, the lamps come on when you open the cover. Accessory Power Outlet If your vehicle has a center console, you have a 12-volt outlet. It is on the passenger’s side, near the floor. Remove the tethered cap to use the outlet.

NOTICE:

NOTICE:

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Don’t hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand while it is heating. If you do, it won’t be able to back away from the heating element when it’s ready. That can make it overheat, damaging the lighter and the heating element.

Adding some electrical equipment to your vehicle can damage it or keep other things from working as they should. This wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment and never use anything requiring more than 20 amps.

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Purse or Litter Bag Holder On the front of the center console, to the right of the accessory power outlet (on the passenger’s side of the vehicle), there is a hook that can be used to hold a purse or litter bag. Sunroof (If Equipped)

Your sunroof includes a sliding glass panel and a two-piece sunshade. The switch works only when the ignition or RAP is on. See “Retained Accessory Power” in the Index. Push the rear of the switch once and the sunroof will open to the vent position only. You will need to open the sunshade by hand. Push the rear of the switch a second time and the sunroof will open the remainder of the way by itself. This is the express-open feature. To close the sunroof, push and hold the front of the switch until the sunroof closes. The sunshade can only be closed by hand.

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The Instrument Panel -- Your Information System

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The main components of your instrument panel are: A. Side Window Defogger Vents B. Fog Lamp Switch C. Instrument Panel Vents D. Interior Lamp Control E. Exterior Lamp Control E Instrument Panel Cluster

G. Comfort Controls H. Audio System I. Ashtray J. Glove Box IS. Trip Computer/Driver Information Center

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Instrument Panel Cluster

/ APPLY BRAKE TO Y((FT FROM PARK

Your instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, about how much fuel is in your tank and many other things you need

to drive safely and economically.

United States Version Shown, Others Similar

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Tachometer

SpeedometedOdometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven in either miles (used in the United States) or in kilometers (used in Canada). Your vehicle has a tamper-resistant odometer. If you see silver lines between the numbers, you’ll know someone has probably tampered with it and the numbers may not be correct. You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed. If the new one can be set to the mileage total of the old odometer, then that will be done. If it can’t, then it will be set at zero and a label must be put on the driver’s door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed. Trip Odometer Your trip odometer tells how far you have driven since you last reset it. To set it to zero, press the RESET button on the right side of the instrument cluster.

The tachometer displays the engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute (rpm).

NOTICE:

Do not operate the engine with the tachometer the red area, or engine damage may occur.

in

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

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When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to do about it. Please follow this manual’s advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly -- and even dangerous. So please get to know your warning lights and gages. They’re a big help. Your vehicle may also have a driver information system that works along with the warning lights and gages. See “Driver Information System” in the Index. Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime will come on for about eight seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver’s safety belt is

already buckled. 14 The safety belt light will

also come on and stay on for about 20 seconds, then it will flash for about 55 seconds. If the driver’s belt is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light will come on.

Charging System Light

Ifl The charging system light

will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition, as a check to show you it’s working. Then it will go out.

loose drive belt or another

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

the instrument

Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on panel, which shows SRS AIR BAG. The system checks the air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the air bag sensors, the air bag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. For more information on the air bag system, see “Air Bag” in the Index.

SRS AI R BAG

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

If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the engine or comes on when you are driving, your air bag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away. The air bag readiness light should flash for a few seconds when you turn the ignition key to RUN. If the light doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem.

I A CAUTION:

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

When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will also come on when you set your parking brake. The light will stay on if your parking brake doesn’t release fully. If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released, it means you have a brake problem.

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

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

If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer to the floor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is still vehicle towed for service. (See “Towing Your Vehicle’’ in the Index.)

on, have the

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Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, this light will come on when you start your engine and it will stay on for three seconds. That’s normal.

Traction Control System Warning Light

(3800 Supercharged Engine Only) 1 The traction control system

warning light may come on for the following reasons:

TCS OFF

If the anti-lock brake system warning light stays on longer than normal after you’ve started your engine, turn the ignition off. Or, if the light comes on and stays on when you’re driving, stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off. Then start the engine again to reset the system. If the light still stays on, or comes on again while you’re driving, your vehicle needs service. If the light is on and the regular brake system warning light isn’t on, you still have brakes, but you don’t have anti-lock brakes. Adjust your driving accordingly. The anti-lock brake system warning light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN. If the light doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem.

If you turn the system off by pressing the TCS button located on the far right hand side of the Driver Information Center, the warning light will come on and stay on. To turn the system back on, press the button again. The warning light should go off. (See “Traction Control System” in the Index for more information.) If there’s a brake system problem that is specifically related to traction control, the traction control system will turn off and the warning light will come on. If your brakes begin to overheat, the traction control system will turn off and the warning light will come on until your brakes cool down.

If the traction control system warning light comes on and stays on for an extended period of time when the system is turned on, your vehicle needs service.

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Enhanced Traction System Warning Light (3100 or 3800 Engine)

When this warning light is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly. Low Traction Light

LOW TRAC

When your anti-lock system is adjusting brake pressure to help avoid a braking skid, this light will come on. See “Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light” earlier in this section.

If you have the Enhanced Traction System or the Traction Control System, this light will also come on when the system is limiting wheel spin. You may feel or hear the system working, but road conditions may exist if the low traction light comes on, so adjust your driving accordingly. The light will stay on for a few seconds after the traction system stops limiting wheel spin. See “Enhanced Traction System” or “Traction Control System” in the Index.

this is normal. Slippery

TRAC OFF

The Enhanced Traction System warning light may come on for the following reasons: 0 If you turn the system off by pressing the TRAC

button on the far right hand side of the Driver Information Center, the warning light will come on and stay on. To turn the system back on, press the button again. The warning light should go off. (See “Enhanced Traction System” in the Index for more information.) If the Enhanced Traction System warning light comes on and stays on for an extended period of time when the system is turned on, your vehicle needs service. Adjust your driving accordingly. If the traction control system is affected by an engine-related problem, the system will turn off and the warning light will come on.

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The low traction light also comes on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN. If the light doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be there to tell you when the anti-lock brake system, Traction Control System or Enhanced Traction System is active. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light)

SERVICE

ENGINE SOON

Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission control systems.

This system is called OBD I1 (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. The SERVICE ENGINE SOON light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and service is required. Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. This may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle. This system is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction.

NOTICE:

If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after a while, your emission controls may not as work as well, your fuel economy may not be good and your engine may not run as smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty.

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

Light Flashing -- A misfire condition has been detected. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and may damage the emission control system on your vehicle. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required. Light On Steady -- An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required.

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If the Light Is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle:

Reducing vehicle speed.

0 Avoiding hard accelerations. Avoiding steep uphill grades.

0 If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible.

If the light stops flashing and remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady” following. If the light continues to flash, when it is safe to do so, stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park your vehicle. Turn the key off, wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine. If the light remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady” following. If the light is still flashing, follow the previous steps, and drive the vehicle to your dealer or qualified service center for service.

If the Light Is On Steady You may be able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following: Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle? If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. A loose or missing fuel cap will allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off. Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water? If so, your electrical system may be wet. The condition will usually be corrected when the electrical system dries out. A few driving trips should turn the light off. Are you low on fuel? As your engine starts to run out of fuel, your engine may not run as efficiently as designed since small amounts of air are sucked into the fuel line causing a misfire. The system can detect this. Adding fuel should correct this condition. Make sure to install the fuel cap properly. It will take a few driving trips to turn the light off. Have you recently changed brands of fuel?

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

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Oil Warning Light

If you have a problem with your oil pressure, this light may stay on after you start your engine, or come on when you are driving.

This indicates that oil is not going through your engine quickly enough to keep it lubricated. The engine could be low on oil or could have some other oil problem. Have it fixed right away. The oil light could also come on in two other situations: When the ignition is on but the engine is not running, the light will come on as a test to show you it is working, but the light will go out when you turn the ignition to START. If it doesn’t come on with the ignition on, you may have a problem with the fuse or bulb. Have it fixed right away. If you make a hard stop, the light may come on for a moment. This is normal.

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A CAUTION:

Don’t keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches fire. You or others could be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced.

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PERF SHIFT