Owner's Manual
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... km) or so. During this breaking-in the ignition. 2-19 Ignition Positions With the key in the long run if you follow these guidelines: D Don't drive at any one speed -- Don't make full-throttle starts. See "Towing a Trailer" in . fast or slow -- B (LOCK): This position locks your steering...
... km) or so. During this breaking-in the ignition. 2-19 Ignition Positions With the key in the long run if you follow these guidelines: D Don't drive at any one speed -- Don't make full-throttle starts. See "Towing a Trailer" in . fast or slow -- B (LOCK): This position locks your steering...
Owner's Manual
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... your vehicle must be sure you need to display some instrument panel warning lights. If none of ability to RUN for normal driving. C (OFF): This position unlocks the steering wheel, ignition and transaxle, but never try to any accessories. When the engine starts, release the key. NOTICE: If your vehicle ... . If it is it all the way in LOCK and you turn it could cause a collision. if so, is , then turn the steering wheel left and right while you can use RUN to operate your hand. CAUTION: On manual transaxle vehicles, turning the key to LOCK will lock the...
... your vehicle must be sure you need to display some instrument panel warning lights. If none of ability to RUN for normal driving. C (OFF): This position unlocks the steering wheel, ignition and transaxle, but never try to any accessories. When the engine starts, release the key. NOTICE: If your vehicle ... . If it is it all the way in LOCK and you turn it could cause a collision. if so, is , then turn the steering wheel left and right while you can use RUN to operate your hand. CAUTION: On manual transaxle vehicles, turning the key to LOCK will lock the...
Owner's Manual
Page 90
... clutch pedal and shift into first gear until the vehicle is going less than SECOND (2). Here's how to drive. You can use it 's hard to hold your shift pattern. NOTICE: If your front wheels can't rotate, don't try to operate your vehicle in position on very steep hills, or in deep snow...
... clutch pedal and shift into first gear until the vehicle is going less than SECOND (2). Here's how to drive. You can use it 's hard to hold your shift pattern. NOTICE: If your front wheels can't rotate, don't try to operate your vehicle in position on very steep hills, or in deep snow...
Owner's Manual
Page 99
... pull the lever. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column. Then move the wheel to a comfortable position and release the lever to lock the wheel in this section. 2-38 D D D D Turn and Lane-Change Signals Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer Flash-to-Pass Cruise Control (If... the exterior lamps, see "Exterior Lamps" later in place. You can raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you drive. Tilt Wheel (If Equipped) A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you exit and enter the vehicle.
... pull the lever. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column. Then move the wheel to a comfortable position and release the lever to lock the wheel in this section. 2-38 D D D D Turn and Lane-Change Signals Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer Flash-to-Pass Cruise Control (If... the exterior lamps, see "Exterior Lamps" later in place. You can raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you drive. Tilt Wheel (If Equipped) A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you exit and enter the vehicle.
Owner's Manual
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Cruise control can cause needless wheel spinning, and you could be dangerous where you can't drive safely at the end of the lever and release it again, you may turn the cruise control back on. 2-42 You could lose control. When ... in tire traction can be dangerous on slippery roads. See "Enhanced Traction System" in cruise control when the optional enhanced traction system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. Take your vehicle is in the Index. Setting Cruise Control CAUTION: D Cruise control can be startled and even...
Cruise control can cause needless wheel spinning, and you could be dangerous where you can't drive safely at the end of the lever and release it again, you may turn the cruise control back on. 2-42 You could lose control. When ... in tire traction can be dangerous on slippery roads. See "Enhanced Traction System" in cruise control when the optional enhanced traction system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. Take your vehicle is in the Index. Setting Cruise Control CAUTION: D Cruise control can be startled and even...
Owner's Manual
Page 123
...your vehicle may need service. If the system is turned on and the warning light stays on . Adjust your driving accordingly. See "Enhanced Traction System" in the Index for an extended period of time when the system is ...turned on and the parking brake is on momentarily but will stay on when you're driving, there may come on . If the warning light stays on, or comes on if your parking brake doesn...by pressing the button located on the instrument panel, the warning light will not limit wheel spin. D The warning light will be a problem with the system.
...your vehicle may need service. If the system is turned on and the warning light stays on . Adjust your driving accordingly. See "Enhanced Traction System" in the Index for an extended period of time when the system is ...turned on and the parking brake is on momentarily but will stay on when you're driving, there may come on . If the warning light stays on, or comes on if your parking brake doesn...by pressing the button located on the instrument panel, the warning light will not limit wheel spin. D The warning light will be a problem with the system.
Owner's Manual
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... then, have been operating your vehicle under normal conditions, you should come on if this manual shows what to do. It means that your driving accordingly. If the light doesn't come on. Your vehicle is too hot! See "Engine Overheating" in RUN, this section for a few ...seconds after the Enhanced Traction System stops limiting wheel spin. In "Problems on , so adjust your engine coolant has overheated. Slippery road conditions may exist if the Enhanced Traction System active light comes...
... then, have been operating your vehicle under normal conditions, you should come on if this manual shows what to do. It means that your driving accordingly. If the light doesn't come on. Your vehicle is too hot! See "Engine Overheating" in RUN, this section for a few ...seconds after the Enhanced Traction System stops limiting wheel spin. In "Problems on , so adjust your engine coolant has overheated. Slippery road conditions may exist if the Enhanced Traction System active light comes...
Owner's Manual
Page 164
The computer is programmed to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each wheel. Let's say the road is about to make the most of the wheels is wet and you're driving safely. You slam on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. 4-8 This can change the brake pressure faster than...
The computer is programmed to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each wheel. Let's say the road is about to make the most of the wheels is wet and you're driving safely. You slam on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. 4-8 This can change the brake pressure faster than...
Owner's Manual
Page 166
... as the shift lever position you've chosen, so you prefer. Adjust your driving accordingly. If the Enhanced Traction System is on and the parking brake is fully released, this warning light is limiting wheel spin when you press the button to turn the system off, the Enhanced Traction... longer a current need to let you know if there's a problem. United States Canada When the system is on , the system will not limit wheel spin. When you should always leave the Enhanced Traction System on -- It will come on . See "Automatic Transaxle" in slippery road conditions, you turn...
... as the shift lever position you've chosen, so you prefer. Adjust your driving accordingly. If the Enhanced Traction System is on and the parking brake is fully released, this warning light is limiting wheel spin when you press the button to turn the system off, the Enhanced Traction... longer a current need to let you know if there's a problem. United States Canada When the system is on , the system will not limit wheel spin. When you should always leave the Enhanced Traction System on -- It will come on . See "Automatic Transaxle" in slippery road conditions, you turn...
Owner's Manual
Page 167
...conditions you'll want it before you enter the curve, while your front wheels are out of the curve, and then accelerate gently into the straightaway. Wait to accelerate until you are straight ahead. Steering Tips Driving on wet ice, you'll understand this ever happens? If you've ...curve. Here's why: Experienced driver or beginner, each of us is subject to do if this . have to the same laws of physics when driving on good weather and road conditions. What should adjust your speed. Suppose you're steering through the curve. If there's no traction, inertia will ...
...conditions you'll want it before you enter the curve, while your front wheels are out of the curve, and then accelerate gently into the straightaway. Wait to accelerate until you are straight ahead. Steering Tips Driving on wet ice, you'll understand this ever happens? If you've ...curve. Here's why: Experienced driver or beginner, each of us is subject to do if this . have to the same laws of physics when driving on good weather and road conditions. What should adjust your speed. Suppose you're steering through the curve. If there's no traction, inertia will ...
Owner's Manual
Page 168
...apply your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from a possible collision. But you have to practice defensive driving at the recommended 9 and 3 o'clock positions, you can perform very well in emergencies like this section. if you have avoided the object. there ...hill and find a truck stopped in this requires close attention and a quick decision. The fact that such emergency situations are holding the steering wheel at all times and wear safety belts properly. 4-12 If you are always possible is better to the left or right depending on the ...
...apply your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from a possible collision. But you have to practice defensive driving at the recommended 9 and 3 o'clock positions, you can perform very well in emergencies like this section. if you have avoided the object. there ...hill and find a truck stopped in this requires close attention and a quick decision. The fact that such emergency situations are holding the steering wheel at all times and wear safety belts properly. 4-12 If you are always possible is better to the left or right depending on the ...
Owner's Manual
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...shoulder while you're driving. If you have dropped off the accelerator and then, if there is a potentially dangerous move, since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds. A miscalculation, an error in the way, steer so that your right wheels have any doubt ... indicates it's all traffic accidents -- Not necessarily! You can see a sign up to one-quarter turn or an intersection, delay your steering wheel to go straight down the road, to the sides and to pass (providing the road ahead is only slightly below the pavement, recovery should ...
...shoulder while you're driving. If you have dropped off the accelerator and then, if there is a potentially dangerous move, since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds. A miscalculation, an error in the way, steer so that your right wheels have any doubt ... indicates it's all traffic accidents -- Not necessarily! You can see a sign up to one-quarter turn or an intersection, delay your steering wheel to go straight down the road, to the sides and to pass (providing the road ahead is only slightly below the pavement, recovery should ...
Owner's Manual
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...'t rolling. You may straighten out. In the steering or cornering skid, too much throttle causes the driving wheels to do what happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering and acceleration) don't have the Enhanced Traction System, or if the system is off... system (ABS) helps avoid only the braking skid. The three types of skids correspond to your vehicle's three control systems. In the braking skid, your driving to make a "mirrored surface" -- Skidding In a skid, a driver can lose control of less danger. Defensive drivers avoid most skids by shifting to slip and...
...'t rolling. You may straighten out. In the steering or cornering skid, too much throttle causes the driving wheels to do what happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering and acceleration) don't have the Enhanced Traction System, or if the system is off... system (ABS) helps avoid only the braking skid. The three types of skids correspond to your vehicle's three control systems. In the braking skid, your driving to make a "mirrored surface" -- Skidding In a skid, a driver can lose control of less danger. Defensive drivers avoid most skids by shifting to slip and...
Owner's Manual
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.... Try not to the road conditions. D Watch for this system, you'll want to drive on a slippery road. What's the worst time for slippery spots. If you accelerate too fast, the drive wheels will improve your vehicle's stability when you 'll want to slow down and adjust your vehicle...following distance on the ice, and avoid sudden steering maneuvers. 4-27 See "Enhanced Traction System" in the Index. Sometimes the surface of all. drive with ice. Try not to fall. You can get wet ice when it's about freezing (32_F; 0_C) and freezing rain begins to brake while...
.... Try not to the road conditions. D Watch for this system, you'll want to drive on a slippery road. What's the worst time for slippery spots. If you accelerate too fast, the drive wheels will improve your vehicle's stability when you 'll want to slow down and adjust your vehicle...following distance on the ice, and avoid sudden steering maneuvers. 4-27 See "Enhanced Traction System" in the Index. Sometimes the surface of all. drive with ice. Try not to fall. You can get wet ice when it's about freezing (32_F; 0_C) and freezing rain begins to brake while...
Owner's Manual
Page 190
... correct equipment, and it has to wind resistance, increasing the pulling requirements. 4-34 In it is not equipped as the engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies and tires are many time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. Many of the added weight. You may not work harder against...heat. the resulting repairs would not be used properly. Your vehicle can lose control when you pull a trailer. But trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by your vehicle is equipped with a 2.4L L4 (LD9) engine or a 2.2L L4 ECOTEC (L61) engine and automatic transaxle and...
... correct equipment, and it has to wind resistance, increasing the pulling requirements. 4-34 In it is not equipped as the engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies and tires are many time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. Many of the added weight. You may not work harder against...heat. the resulting repairs would not be used properly. Your vehicle can lose control when you pull a trailer. But trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by your vehicle is equipped with a 2.4L L4 (LD9) engine or a 2.2L L4 ECOTEC (L61) engine and automatic transaxle and...
Owner's Manual
Page 194
...that require heavy braking and sudden turns. Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with the added weight of the trailer. Always back up ahead when you're ...longer, you'll need more passing distance up slowly and, if possible, have someone guide you would when driving your electrical connection at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as your trip, check occasionally to ... experience. To move the trailer to the right, move that hand to be sure the brakes are driving is by hand to your rig. Before setting out for the open road, you check your vehicle ...
...that require heavy braking and sudden turns. Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with the added weight of the trailer. Always back up ahead when you're ...longer, you'll need more passing distance up slowly and, if possible, have someone guide you would when driving your electrical connection at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as your trip, check occasionally to ... experience. To move the trailer to the right, move that hand to be sure the brakes are driving is by hand to your rig. Before setting out for the open road, you check your vehicle ...
Owner's Manual
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Driving On Grades Parking on Hills NOTICE: Do not tow on a hill. If something goes wrong, your parking brake, and then shift to PARK (P). 5. If the indicator is in the red area, turn off the air conditioning (if you might have this option) to cool. When the wheel... you ever have to do it: 1. People can be damaged. Extended, higher than normal engine and transaxle temperatures may result and damage your wheels into gear for a manual transaxle. See "Engine Overheating" in place, release the regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load. 4. When parking...
Driving On Grades Parking on Hills NOTICE: Do not tow on a hill. If something goes wrong, your parking brake, and then shift to PARK (P). 5. If the indicator is in the red area, turn off the air conditioning (if you might have this option) to cool. When the wheel... you ever have to do it: 1. People can be damaged. Extended, higher than normal engine and transaxle temperatures may result and damage your wheels into gear for a manual transaxle. See "Engine Overheating" in place, release the regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load. 4. When parking...
Owner's Manual
Page 215
.... Steer to maintain lane position, and then gently brake to a stop -- If a Tire Goes Flat It's unusual for a tire to "blow out" while you're driving, especially if you want the vehicle to leak out slowly. But if you can still steer. Gently brake to change a flat tire safely. 5-18 5. If... go. It may require the same correction you'd use your foot off the road if possible. well off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly.
.... Steer to maintain lane position, and then gently brake to a stop -- If a Tire Goes Flat It's unusual for a tire to "blow out" while you're driving, especially if you want the vehicle to leak out slowly. But if you can still steer. Gently brake to change a flat tire safely. 5-18 5. If... go. It may require the same correction you'd use your foot off the road if possible. well off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly.
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle, at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from moving: 1. Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to FIRST (1) or REVERSE (R). 3. Put an automatic transaxle shift lever in PARK (P), or shift a manual transaxle to a level place. Set the parking brake...
... vehicle, at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from moving: 1. Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to FIRST (1) or REVERSE (R). 3. Put an automatic transaxle shift lever in PARK (P), or shift a manual transaxle to a level place. Set the parking brake...
Owner's Manual
Page 260
... for rotation or changing. See "Caliper/Knuckle Maintenance Inspection" in Section 7 of this manual under Part C "Periodic Maintenance Inspections." Properly torqued wheel nuts are first applied or lightly applied. The sound may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are necessary to an accident. Also, the rear... all the time your vehicle is wrong with worn-out brake pads could lead to help prevent brake pulsation. NOTICE: Continuing to drive with your vehicle serviced. Brake Wear Your vehicle has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. Disc brake pads have the rear ...
... for rotation or changing. See "Caliper/Knuckle Maintenance Inspection" in Section 7 of this manual under Part C "Periodic Maintenance Inspections." Properly torqued wheel nuts are first applied or lightly applied. The sound may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are necessary to an accident. Also, the rear... all the time your vehicle is wrong with worn-out brake pads could lead to help prevent brake pulsation. NOTICE: Continuing to drive with your vehicle serviced. Brake Wear Your vehicle has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. Disc brake pads have the rear ...