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Cigarette Lighter/Ashtras


To use the lighter, push it pop back by itself.


in all the way, and


let go. When it’s ready,


it will


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To remove the rear ashtrays, press down on the inside tabs and pull. Don’t put papers and other things that burn into your ashtrays. cigarettes or other smoking materials could set them on fire, causing damage. Storage Compartments Your vehicle has a variety convenience.


of storage compartments provided for your


If you do,


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Glove Box


To open your glove box, press the button down and pull the door open. Two cup holders are provided for your convenience. Center Floor Console


Your vehicle may have a console compartment between the bucket seats. open it, just squeeze the buttons on both sides Use your round key to lock this compartment. handy place to hold cups.


To of the keyhole, and pull up. Your console also includes a


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Your console also has a cup holder that slides out, for the passengers to use.


back seat


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If your vehicle has a full or split bench seat, you may have attached to the instrument panel. To use the cup holder, pull the handle and slide the cup holder tray out until it stops. Then, let the cup holder swing down into position. all the way in. holder, lift the front and slide the tray


a cup holder


To close the cup


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Center Overhead Console


If you have a garage door opener, the front overhead compartment can be used to conveniently store the opener. open the compartment door by pressing the release button Peel the protective backing the back of your garage door opener, as possible.


from the hook and loop patch. Press


it firmly to as close to the center of the opener


To install the garage door opener, first


forward.


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Center the garage door opener activation into place. and press the opener firmly


button over the console door button,


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Use the pegs inside the compartment compartment door will contact Add one peg at a time compartment door closed, when


door to make sure the button on the door opener.


the control button on the garage


until the garage door opener operates with the


you push the button marked PUSH.


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The center overhead compartment can be used to conveniently store your sunglasses. To open the compartment, press the release button located at the rear of the compartment door.


The rear overhead compartment can be used book. To open the compartment, press the release button located at the rear of the compartment door.


to store a small item, like a


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Other Storage Compartments


Some vehicles have storage areas for items such as gloves


or small books.


in the instrument panel. Use these spaces


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Some models have a storage pocket on each use the pocket


to store a variety of small items.


of the front doors. You can


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lnsfrument Cluster Your instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your. how fast you're going, about how much fuel vehicle is running. You'll know you have, and many other things you'll need to know economically. Tachometer Cluster If you have the tachometer cluster, everything the standard cluster does, engine revolutions per minute (rpm). Speedometer and Odometer


it looks slightly different but will


in addition to displaying the vehicles


to drive safely and


tell you


..


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has


lets you see your speed


in either miles (used in the


in both miles per hour (mph) and


Your speedometer kilometers per hour (km/h). Your odometer shows how far your vehicle U.S.) or kilometers (used in been driven, Canada). Tamper Resistant Odometer Your odometer is tamper-resistant, The odometer will show silver lines between the numbers You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed. If the new one can be set tien it must be. But on the driver's door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed.


if it can't, then it's set at zero, and a label must be put


if someone tries to turn it back.


to the mileage total of the old odometer,


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Trip Odometer


zero.


The trip odometer can tell you how far your vehicle has been driven since you last set the trip odometer to To reset the readout. If the reset button all the way back button again to reset the readout to zero. Tachometer


trip odometer, fully press the reset button located near the is not fully pressed, the trip odometer may to zero. If it doesn’t, you may have to press the reset


not go


If you have a tachometer, it displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm).


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Do not operate the engine with the tachometer damage may occur. Damage to your engine or vehicle caused by operating red area isn’t covered by your vehicle warranty.


in the red area, or engine


the engine in the


or others from


it to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying


Warning Lights, Gages and lndicafors This part describes the warning lights and gages that are on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before becomes serious enough attention to your warning lights and gages could also save you injury. Warning lights go on when there may be or vehicle’s functions. As you will see in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on briefly when you turn the ignition key you know they’re working. alarmed when Gages can indicate when there may be vehicle’s functions. Often gages and warning lights know when there’s a problem with your vehicle. When one of the warning driving, or when one of part that tells you what to Waiting to do repairs can be costly-and even dangerous. know your warning lights and gages. They’re a big help.


lights comes on and stays on when you are


this happens.


work together


the gages shows there may be a problem, check the


do about it. Please follow the manual’s advice.


If you are familiar with this part, you should not be


or is a problem with one of your


is a problem with one of your


to let you


So please get to


just to let


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Brake System Warning Light


BRAKE


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If one part still work and stop you. For good braking,


If the warning light goes


on, there away. the vehicle. If it doesn’t come on to warn you


if there’s a problem.


it fixed so it will be ready


on when you set your parking brake, and


Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. isn’t working, the other part can though, you need both parts working well. could be a brake problem. Have your brake system inspected right This light should come on as you start then, have This light will also come on if your parking brake doesn’t release fully. brake is fully released, it means you may have If the light comes on while driving, pull may notice that the floor. It may take longer towed for service. (See “Towing I CAUTION I A Your brake system may not be working properly


to stop. If the light


Your Vehicle”


off the road and stop carefully. You the pedal is harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer to


light is on. Driving with the brake warning light on can lead to an light is still on after you’ve pulled off the road and accident. If the stopped carefully,


towed have the vehicle for


service.


is still on, have the vehicle in the Index.)


If it stays on after your parking


a brake problem.


if the brake warning


it will stay


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Featums & Contmls


Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light


so. That’s normal.


With anti-lock, this light will go on when you start your engine and may stay on for several seconds or If the light doesn’t come on, have there is a problem. If the light stays on, service. Unless the regular brake system warning light have brakes, but not anti-lock brakes. light is also on, see “Brake System Warning


or comes on when you’re driving, your vehicle needs


If the regular brake system warning Light” earlier in this section.


it fixed so it will be ready to warn you


is also on, you will still


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Charging System Light


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of


as a check


at the upper right hand corner


It should come on briefly when you to show you If it stays on, or comes on


The red charging system light is located your instrument cluster. ignition, before starting the engine, After the engine starts, the light should go out. while you are driving, you may have a problem with your electrical charging system. It could indicate that you have a loose alternator drive belt, you have some other electrical problem. Have while this light If you must drive a short distance with the light your accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner.


is on could drain your battery.


it checked right away. Driving


turn on the it is working.


on, be certain to turn off all


or that


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Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light)


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A computer monitors operation systems. This light should come on when the ignition not running, as a check all, have it fixed right away. the computer is indicating that you have a problem. vehicle in for service soon.


to show you


of your fuel, ignition and emission control


it is working. If it does not come


is on, but the engine is on at


If it stays on, or comes on while you are driving, You should take your


If you keep driving your vehicle with this light controls won’t work as well, your fuel economy won’t be as good, and your engine may not covered by your warranty.


run as smoothly. This could lead


on, after awhile the emission


to costly repairs not


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CHECK GAGES Light This light will come on briefly when you are statling the engine. If the light comes on and stays your vehicle. Check your various gages zones.


to see if they are in the warning


on while you are driving,


it could indicate a problem with


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K2330 Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Indicator tight (Canada Only)


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If your vehicle was first light on the instrument whenever the Daytime Running Lights are on. For more details about see “Headlights and Vehicle Lighting’’ in this section.


sold, when new, panel. It will light,


in Canada, you will have this green just above the speedometer,


DRL,


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SHIFT Indicator Light


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left side of the instrument


SHlFTlarrow symbol, is at the


This light, with the cluster on some vehicles with manual transmissions. Depending on your particular model, your vehicle may not have light will help you get the best fuel economy. See Speeds-Vehicles Without Shift Headlight High Beam Indicator Light


this light. The SHIFT indicator


“Shift Light” or “Shift


Light” in this section for more information.


This light with instrument cluster. The high beam indicator is on whenever you use your high


is on the left side of the


the blue high beam symbol


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beam headlights. For more details about high beams, see “Headlight High-Low Beam Changer” earlier in this section, Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator


These lights, with the green arrows, are on each side indicator will come on whenever cluster. The signal change. See “Turn and Lane Change Signal” earlier


of the instrument


you signal a turn or lane in this section.


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Features & Controls


Gages Fuel Gage Standard Cluster


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Tachometer Cluster


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UNLEADED FUEL ONLY


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The fuel gage, when the ignition have left of fuel, and you should get more fuel as soon as possible.


in your tank. The gage will first indicate empty before you are


is on, tells you about how much fuel you


out


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Listed are four situations you may experience with your


fuel gage:


off before the gage reads full. to fill up than the fuel gage indicated. was half full, but


it to fill the


little more or less than half the tank’s capacity


little more or less fuel


At the gas station, the fuel pump shuts It takes a For example, the gage may have indicated the tank actually took a tank. The gage moves a little when you turn a corner or speed up. to empty when you turn The gage doesn’t go back None of these indicate a ,problem with the fuel gage. For information on how the Index. For your Engine Coolant Temperature Gage


fuel tank capacity, see


“Fuel-Tank Capacity”


off the ignition.


in the Index.


to fill your fuel tank see “Fuel-Filling Your Tank”


in


260


(145°C) or more, your engine


This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. into the red area, about 260°F means that your engine coolant has overheated. your vehicle under normal operating conditions, you should pull stop your vehicle and turn Hot Coolant Can Burn You Badly! In “Problems on Overheating” in the Index.


the Road”, this manual shows what


off the engine as soon


If the gage pointer moves It If you have been operating off the road,


is too hot!


as possible.


to do. See “Engine


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Featurns & Controls


Oil Pressure Gage Standard Ciusier


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Tachometer Cluster


The oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure in psi (pounds per square inch) when the engine in kPa (kilopascals). Oil pressure may vary with engine speed, outside temperature and oil viscosity, but readings above the low pressure zone indicate the normal operating range.


is running. Canadian vehicles indicate pressure


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A reading in the low pressure zone may level or other problem causing low oil pressure. Check your oil as soon as possible. CAUTION


be caused by a dangerouslv


low oil


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


e NOTICE


Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can not covered by your Voltmeter


‘Avanty.


Standard Cluster


Tachometer Cluster


rnstly at,,


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K2336 Run position), When your engine is not running, but the ignition is on (in the this gage shows your battery’s state of charge in DC volts. When the engine is running, the gage shows the condition between the low and high warning zones indicate the normal operating range. Readings in either warning zone indicate a possible problem in the electrical system.


of the charging system. Readings


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If


a short time with the reading in either warning zone. off all unnecessary accessories, and have the vehicle


You can only drive for you must drive, turn serviced as soon as possible. Convenience Net CAUTION A An improperly stored convenience net could be thrown about the


vehicle during a collision or sudden maneuver. You or others could be injured. When you are done using the convenience net, always and securely reattach the pouch store it in its original storage pouch, on the rear side of the spare tire cover.


If you have the optional luggage carrier, you can vehicle. The luggage carrier has slats and side rails attached to the roof, and cross rails which can be moved fore and aft in the side rails to help secure cargo. Tie the load mostly for fore and aft stops.


to the side rails or side rail supports. Use the cross rails


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NOTICE


Don’t exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading your vehicle. For more information on vehicle capacity and loading, see “Loading in the Index. To prevent damage or make sure Be sure the cargo


the luggage carrier and cargo are still securely fastened.


loss of cargo as you’re driving, check now and then to


is properly loaded.


Your Vehicle”


in the area


If


it to the side


3/8 inch plywood to fit inside the cross rails


If plywood is used, tie


If small heavy objects are placed on the roof, place the load over the rear wheels (behind the rear side door on wagon models). you need to, cut a piece of and side rails to spread the load. rail supports. Tie the load to the cross rails rails only to keep the load from sliding. If you need to carry long items, move the cross rails as far apart as they will go. Tie the load to the cross rails and the side rails or side rail load to the bumpers. Do not tie the supports. Also tie the that the cross rails After moving the cross rails, be sure


or side rails are damaged.


or the side rail supports. Use the cross


to tighten all the slider screws.


load so tightly


To reduce wind noise, the cross rails must be installed with the narrow edge toward the front of the vehicle. Also, the front cross rail should be about anchor on Utility models.


8 inches (200 mm) behind the front


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mailer. Wiring Harness


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30 amp in-line fused battery feed wire and


The 7-wire harness is stored under your vehicle along the rear frame crossmember. The harness has a no connector, and should be wired by a qualified electrical service person. Securely attach the harness to the trailer, then tape or strap it vehicle’s frame rail. Be sure you leave it bind or break when turning with the trailer, but not the ground. Store the harness in its original position. Wrap the harness together and tie it neatly so it won’t be damaged.


so loose that


loose enough so the wiring won’t


to your


it drags on


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Comforf Controls & Audio Systems


Section .


to “Vehicle


. Be sure to read about the particular system


find out how to operate the comfort control and audio


In this section you’ll systems offered with your vehicle supplied with your vehicle . For explanation of vehicle symbols in this section. refer Symbols” in Section 0 . Comfort Controls ...................................................................................................


3-2 Flow-Through Ventilation System ..................................................................... 3-2 Heating System .................................................................................................. 3-4 Electronic HeatinglAir Conditioning System ..................................................... 3-5 Rear Air Conditioning and Heating Systems (Wagon Models) ............................................................................................. 3-8 Rear Window Defogger ................................................................................... 3-11 Audio Systems ..................................................................................................... 3-12 FM Stereo ........................................................................................................ 3-12 3-12 AM ..................................................................................................................... AM Stereo ........................................................................................................ 3-13 How to Operate Your AM ETR@Radio ......................................................... 3-13 How to Operate Your AM-FM Stereo Audio System and Cassette Player ............................................................................................ 3.14 How to Operate Your AM-FM Stereo Audio System and Cassette Player with Graphic Equalizer ..................................................... 3-17 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ............................................................... 3-21 Fixed Mast Antenna ........................................................................................ 3-21


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Comfort Controls Flow-Through Ventilation System


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Your vehicle’s flow-through ventilation system supplies outside air to the inside of your vehicle when it is moving. With the side windows closed, air will flow into the front air inlet grilles, through valves. Outside air will also enter the vehicle when the heater or the air conditioning fan is running. Ventilation Tips


the vehicle and out the rear


air exhaust


of ice, snow, or any other


Keep the hood and front air inlet free obstruction (such as leaves). The heater and defroster will work far better, reducing the chance of fogging the inside of your windows. When you enter a vehicle in cold weather, turn the blower fan a few moments before driving snow and moisture, and reduces the chance your windows. Keep the air path under the front seats clear to circulate throughout your vehicle.


off. This helps clear the intake ducts of


of fogging


of objects. This helps air


the inside of


to HI for


Your vehicle’s flow-through ventilation system supplies outside air of your vehicle when into the front air inlet grilles, through the vehicle and out the valves. Outside air will also enter the vehicle when the heater conditioning fan is running.


it is moving. With the side windows closed, air will flow


rear air exhaust or the air


to the inside


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Air Vents


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You will find sir vents in the center and on the sides of your instrument panel. You can move the vents to direct the flow of air, or close the vents altogether. When you close a vent, of any vents that are open. If your vehicle does not have air conditioning, instrument panel. Each vent has a handle with a vent symbol handle to open and close the vent.


there are air vents below the


it will increase the flow


on it. Use the


of air coming out


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Heating System (Without Air Conditioning)


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it


is what your heating


four positions. To increase the air flow, turn


If your vehicle does not have air conditioning, this system will look like. Fan Knob The knob on the right has toward (t). To decrease the air flow, turn it toward Temperature Lever The bottom lever lets you select the temperature of the air flowing vehicle. Move the lever right toward toward (-) Function Lever The top lever can


for cooler air.


(-).


be moved to three different heating functions.


(+) for warmer air. Move the


into your lever left


Defrost (Right): This setting operates the defroster. Heated air comes out near the windshield. Use this when you get fog Heater (Center): Heated air comes out near the weather. Vent (Left): The air comes out at the vents on your instrument panel and at your front side windows.


or ice on the windshield. floor. This is best


for cold


Placing the lever between positions sends air


out both vents.


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-8OC, or lower) to help heat the


is equipped with an optional engine block heater, you can use


Heater Output Optional Engine Block Heater If your engine it during initial start-up in cold weather (20"F, passenger compartment faster. Because an engine block heater warms the engine coolant, your vehicle's heating system can provide some heat as you start the engine. The use of an engine block heater also reduces the time engine to reach normal operating temperature, and shortens the heater to reach full output. For more information, See "Engine Block Heater" in the Index. Electronic Heating/Air Conditioning System Function Display


as soon


it takes for the


the time it takes


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If your vehicle has air conditioning, your heating/air conditioning system will look like this. When you first turn on your vehicle's air conditioning, open clear the vehicle of hot air.


the windows to


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air will come out of your


on and


off, the system will


OFF button


LOW.


will automatically be set on


the current settings will light.


lighted display showing each system when


in the mode that you last selected unless the


Your system has a During normal operation, all the lights won’t come on at the same time. Only the ones displaying System Controls NC Button: Press the button marked NC to turn your air conditioner off. The AIC symbol will light on your display and dashboard vents. The fan When you press the NC button to turn the air conditioner operate in the vent mode. When you turn the air conditioner back on, the system will operate was pressed. OFF Button: Press this button Pressing OFF will erase the present mode memory. Outside air will still come out of the heater outlet whenever the vehicle is moving forward. If the OFF button was pressed, you must press BLEND buttons for the system to come back on. Air Controls (BLEND) The two buttons to the right of the system display control the air can blend the air flow to suit your needs, The amount of blending on the display by an arrow moving between the figure’s feet (floor and head (vent air flow).


NC, MAX, or one of the


flow. You is shown air flow)


to turn the air conditioning/ heating system off.


of operation from the system’s


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SAME side of


in cold weather.


To blend between


to operate the defroster. Heated air comes out


it to help clear fog or ice on your


of the button showing the area where you would like


the top of this button and all of the airflow will come


Right Button Defrost (Top): Press here near the windshield. You can use windshield. Heater (Bottom): Press here, and heated air comes out near the floor. This setting is best for passenger comfort The air flow can be blended between the two positions. positions, press the side more air flow. The system will automatically begin to blend toward the position chosen. To stop the system between positions, just press the the button again. Left Button Vent (Top): Press through the instrument panel vents. Heater (Bottom): Press the bottom of this button and all of the airflow will come through the floor outlet. The air flow can be blended between the two positions. of the switch showing positions, press the side more air flow. The system will automatically begin chosen. To stop the system between positions, just press the the button again. Temperature Selector Bar The bar under your system display lets you select the temperature COLD for cooler air and press coming into your vehicle. Press warmer air. Release the bar when the system reaches the temperature you want. The temperature is shown on the display by an arrow moving between C and H. Fan Control Button in the upper right corner This button is has four settings-low, medium low, medium the button (t) to increase the air flow. Press the bottom decrease the air flow. The setting you select LOW, MED LOW, MED HI Air Recirculation Button If you press the MAX button (RECIR on some models), the air vehicle will be recirculated. With the air conditioner on, maximum cooling. It can also be used in all modes to help keep dust your vehicle. When MAX is selected, REC will light on your display.


of your system control panel. The fan


in your MAX will give you


To blend between the area where you would like


high and high. Press the top


is shown on your display as


of the button (-)


HOT for


or HI.


to blend toward the position SAME side of


of to


out of


of the air


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Rear Air Conditioning and Heating Systems (Wagon Models) If- your vehicle has either or both of these systems, you can increase and decrease the air and the setting selected, the vehicle. Rear Air Conditioning (Without Rear Heater)


flow at the rear vents. Depending on the system you have you can send cooled or heated air to the rear


of


Control


Rear


Control


Front


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If your vehicle has rear air conditioning (without rear heater), the controls are located above the front and second seats. The front and rear overhead controls let you increase and decrease the air flow at the rear vents. To operate the rear air conditioning system, the front air conditioning system air conditioning system off, the rear system must be on. With the front controls can be used To operate the rear system using the front control, just turn the knob blower position you want. To use the rear control, first turn the front control knob Then, the rear control


can be used to increase and decrease the air flow.


to circulate air in the


rear of the vehicle.


to REAR CNTL.


to


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Rear Heater (Without Rear Air Conditioning)


If you have a rear heater (without rear air conditioning), the control switch is located on the instrument panel. To increase and decrease the flow air to the rear floor vents, move the switch with the fan symbol on blower speed you want. Move the switch all the way and each position Move the switch all the way providing maximum flow of heated air.


to the right increases the flow


to the right position


to the left position to turn the rear blower


of heated air. to turn the blower on high,


off,


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of heated it to the


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Rear Air Conditioning and Rear Heater


Front Control


Rear Control


If your vehicle has a rear air conditioning and rear heater system combination, controls are provided to regulate the temperature, location and speed of the air flow. To adjust the air temperature, turn the temperature knob on the right side the control panel. For warmer air turn the knob to the right (red) side, and for cooler air, turn the knob to the left (blue) side. To regulate the air flow location, adjust the center knob on the control panel, Turn the knob toward the left for floor vent air flow or toward the right for headliner vent air flow. Generally, the upper vents are used for air conditioning and the floor vents for heating: however, the control knob set to allow any desired blend To adjust the air flow speed, turn the fan control knob on the left side control panel to the desired blower setting. To activate the rear control, move the fan knob CNTL. This will allow second seat passengers desi re.


of air flow.


on the front control to to adjust the controls as they


REAR


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of


may be


of the


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Rear Window Defogger


this option by looking at the rear window.


if your vehicle has


You can tell you see lines running across the glass, you have which heat your window. NOTICE Scraping the inside of your rear window could cut and damage the defogger. Your warranty would not cover decals there, you might have


to scrape them off.


this damage. And don't put


it. These are the wires


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or ice as possible first. REAR DEFOG


of as much snow For best results, clear the window To turn on the rear window defogger, find the switch marked on your instrument panel, just below the heater system. Press the right side of the switch, with the defog symbol on, then release switch is turned to RUN. You can turn the defogger the switch. The defogger will shut itself glass does not get too hot. isn't clear, turn the defogger on again.


it. The rear window defogger


will only work


off at any time by pressing the left, lighted side


If the defogger shuts off, and the window


on it, until the light in the switch comes


off after several minutes, so that the


if the ignition


still


of


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you will get the most enjoyment out of


Audio Systems Your Delco@ audio system has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure. But you acquaint yourself with and how to operate all its controls, to be sure you’re getting the most out the advanced engineering that went into it. CAUTION * Hearing damage from loud noise Your hearing can adapt - ,,,e.


is almost undetectable until


it first. Find out what your Delco@ system can do


to higher volumes of sound. Sound


loud and harmful to your hearing. Take


seems normal can be precautions by adjusting the volume control on your radio sound level before hearing adapts To help avoid hearing


loss or damage:


to it.


it is too that


to a safe


it, if


of


Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting. Increase volume slowly


until you hear comfortably and clearly.


NOTICE


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AM Stereo This means the Deleo@ system can receive Many AM stations around the country use C-QUAM@ to produce stereo, though some do not. (C-QUAM@ If your Deleo@ system can get when you’re receiving it. How to Operate Your AM ETPRadio


is a registered trademark of Motorola, Inc.). on


C-QUAM@, your “STEREO” light will come


C-QUAM@ stereo broadcasts.


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RCL SET


To Play the Radio Press the PWR=VOL-TONE knob to switch the radio on and does two other things:


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off. This knob


VOL knob increases the volume when


It controls the volume. The rotated clockwise. The knob behind the knob counterclockwise for more bass and clockwise for more treble.


PWR-VOL knob is the TONE knob. Rotate this


RCL Button When the ignition is off, press the RCL button to display the time. With the ignition in RUN or ACC, press it to recall the station frequency when the time is showing.


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Comfort Controls & Audio Systems


you return to favorite stations. Just: you want.


Pushbutions The five pushbuttons let Tune in the station Press the SET button. (SET appears in the VF display for a few seconds). Within 5 seconds, press one of the five pushbuttons Whenever you press that button, the preset station


to store the station. will return.


How to Operate Your AM-FM Stereo Audio System


and Cassette Deck


P 6


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off.


(+) increases volume; (-)


To Play the Radio Press the amber PWR button to switch the radio on and VOL Controls the volume. Pressing RCL When the ignition is ignition on, press RCL to recall the station frequency and volume setting when the time BAUFADE To balance and fade the sound between the rightlleft or fronthear speakers, use the four buttons with the speaker symbols on them. Press the left and right buttons to adjust the left and right speaker balance. Pressing the top


is showing.


off, press the RCL button to display the time. With the


decreases volume.


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or fade. The


(-)


on the VF display.


to decrease frequency.


and bottom buttons adjusts the front and rear speaker volume, relative balance and fade adjustments are shown TUNE Press the (t) to increase frequency and AMFM Push to get AM or FM. SEEK Press the SEEK button to make the receiver seek, and stop at, the next higher available station. SCAN Press the SCAN button to make the receiver scan, and momentarily pause in the VF display while the at, all available stations. SCAN will appear SCAN again to cancel the scan mode receiver is in the scan mode. Press and hold the current station, Pushbuttons The six pushbuttons let you return to favorite stations. pushbuttons for up to twelve favorite stations pushbuttons, just:


You can set the


Tune in the station you want. Press the SET button. (SET appears in the VF display for a few seconds.) Within 5 seconds, push one After that, whenever you press that button, the preset station will return.


of the six pushbuttons to store the station.


Clock To set the clock,


just:


(6 AM and 6 FM). To set the


VF display. SEEK button until the correct hour


Press the SET button. The word SET will light up in the Within 5 seconds, press and hold the appears on the display. Then, press and hold the on the display. After you set the time, the word few seconds.


SET will remain


SCAN button until the correct minute appears


in the VF display for a


TREBLE Push (t) to hear more treble. to hear less treble. Push (-)


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BASS Push (t) to hear more bass. to hear less bass. Push (-) Adjust these buttons just reduce TREB to lessen interference. Cassette Deck


to give a pleasing sound. If a station is weak and noisy,


nra 10 30 to


so thin that they


Tapes longer than that are


do for the radio. The arrows on the player indicate


If you have a cassette deck, it is built to work best with tapes that are 45 minutes long on each side. may not work well in this player. Once the tape is playing, use the radio control knobs for volume, balance and fade, just as you which side of the tape is being played. REV To rapidly reverse the tape, press press the FWD button lightly. FWD To rapidly advance the tape, press you press the REV button lightly. PROG To go from one side of the tape to the other, press the Observe the lighted arrows played.


REV. The tape will rapidly reverse


PROG button. to determine which side of the tape is being


FWD. The tape will rapidly advance


until you


until


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tape when the first side ends.


“1” (or “A”) up, then the up arrow means that


If a tape is inserted with side that side is being played. Likewise, a down arrow would indicate that side (or “B”) had been selected. The player will automatically switch to the other side of the EJECT To remove the tape button. How to Operate Your AM-FM Stereo Audio System and Cassette Deck with Equalizer


or stop the tape and switch


to radio, press the EJCT


“2”


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decreases volume.


(-)


off.


(t) increases volume;


To Play the Radio Press the amber PWR button to switch the radio on and VOL Controls the volume. Pressing RCL off, press the RCL button to display the time. With When the ignition is ignition on, press RCL to recall the station frequency and volume setting when the BAUFADE To balance and fade the sound between the righvleft on them. Press the left and use the four buttons with the speaker symbols right buttons to adjust the left and right speaker balance. Pressing the top and bottom buttons adjusts relative balance and fade adjustments are shown on the


the front and rear speaker volume,


time is showing.


VF display.


or fronthear speakers,


or fade. The


the


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to


(-)


(t) to increase frequency and


TUNE TO tune in radio stations, push the decrease frequency. AM/FM Push to get AM or FM. SEEK Press the SEEK button to make the receiver seek, and stop at, the next higher available station. SCAN Press the SCAN button to make the receiver scan, and momentarily pause at, all available stations. SCAN will appear receiver is in the scan mode. Press and hold the current station. Pushbuttons The six pushbuttons pushbuttons for up pushbuttons, just:


to favorite stations. You can set the (6 AM and 6 FM). To set


let you return to twelve favorite stations


in the VF display while the


SCAN again to cancel the scan mode


the


Tune in the station you want. Press the SET button. (SET appears in the seconds.) Within 5 seconds, push one of the six pushbuttons After that, whenever you press that button, the preset station will return.


VF display for a few


to store the station.


Clock To set the clock, just:


in the VF display. SEEK button until the correct hour


Press the SET button. The word SET will light up Within 5 seconds, press and hold the appears on the display. Then, press and hold the on the display. After you set the time, the word few seconds.


SCAN button until the correct minute appears


SET will remain in the


VF display for a


Tone To adjust the tone of this radio combination, see the instructions for the graphic equalizer tape deck.


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to


AmSt The AmSt button is just below the PWR button. Push this when you tune an AM station that broadcasts in stereo. Your STEREO light will come on when you’re receiving AM stereo. If you push AmSt and there noise, it means the station is weak. You’ll hear use AmSt. Just push NOTE: Your Delco system may be able C-QUAM@ to produce broadcasts. Many AM stations around the country use stereo, though some do not. C-QUAM@ is a registered trademark of Motorola Inc. If your Delco system can get C-QUAM@ signals, your STEREO light will come on when you are receiving stereo. Cassette Deck with Graphic Equalizer


the AmSt button again to cancel stereo.


the station better if you don’t


to receive C-QUAM@ stereo


is no more


goes in


Press the PWR button on the radio to turn the unit on. The radio will play until a cassette is pushed into the cassette entry door (the tape side to work best with tapes that are first.) The cassette deck is built minutes long on each side. Tapes longer than that are not work well in this player. Once the tape is playing, use the radio. The arrows indicate which side Equalizer Boost the bass, emphasize a voice equalizer enables you individual taste.


to adjust five separate sound frequencies


in a song, brighten the treble-your


of the tape is being played.


VOL, BAL and FADE controls on the


30 to 45 so thin that they may


to your


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that “2”


to the other


to de-emphasize it. It’s best


or metal tapes,


(-)


is being


PROG button.


is inserted with side


to the other, press the


VF display for relative emphasis.


to determine which side of the tape


“1” (or “A”) up, then the up arrow means


in the middle position, then adjust each control


had been selected. The player will automatically switch


Press (+) to emphasize a frequency, press to begin with all the controls as you like. Observe the Cr02 This button sets tape bias. When playing high bias chrome press Cr02 (the light in the button will come on). When playing standard tapes, press the button again (the light will go out). PROG To go from one side of the tape Observe the lighted arrows played. If a tape that side is being played. Likewise, a down arrow would indicate that side (or “ B y ) side of the tape when the first side ends. EJECT Press EJECT to eject the cassette tape from the player (the radio will then play.) FWD To rapidly advance the tape, press and the tape will rapidly advance until you press the REV button lightly. SEEK To search for the next selection on the tape, forward or back, press (the light in the SEEK button will be lit) and either seek mode to stop, there must be at least a 4-second gap between selections on the tape. REV To rapidly reverse the tape, press the tape will rapidly reverse until you press the REPT Press REPT to repeat the currently playing selection on the tape. For the repeat to stop, there must be at least a 4-second gap between selections.


REV. The light in the button will be FWD button lightly.


FWD or REV. For the


in the button will be


FWD. The light


lit


SEEK


lit and


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is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality,


Care of Your Cassette Tape PIayer A tape player that ruined cassettes, or a damaged mechanism, Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight, and extreme heat. they aren’t, they may not operate properly or cause failure Your tape player should be cleaned regularly each month or after use. If you notice a reduction in sound quality, see if the tape or the player is at fault. improvement in sound quality, clean the tape player. Clean your tape player with a wiping-action, non abrasive cleaning cassette, and follow the directions provided with it. Cassettes are subject Always make sure that the cassette tape is in good condition before you have your tape player serviced.


to wear and the sound quality may degrade over time.


If this other cassette has no


try a known good cassette to


If of the tape player.


15 hours of


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Fixed Mast Antenna The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes without being damaged. If the mast should ever become slightly bent, you can straighten it out by hand. If the mast replace it. Check every once fender.


in a while to be sure the mast is still tightened


is badly bent, as it might be by vandals, you should


to the


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Your Driving and the Road


in


Here you’ll find information about driving different kinds of roads and varying weather conditions . We’ve also included many other useful tips on driving . Road Signs ............................................................................................................ 4-2 Defensive Driving .................................................................................................. 4-9 4-10 Drunken Driving ................................................................................................... Control of a Vehicle .................. ; ......................................................................... 4-13 Braking .............................................................................................................. 4-13 Steering ............................................................................................................ 4-18 Steering in Emergencies ................................................................................. 4-19 Passing ............................................................................................................. 4-21 Loss of Control ................................................................................................ 4-23 Driving Guidelines (Utility Models) ..................................................................... 4-24 Off-Road Driving With Your Four-wheel Drive Vehicle .................................... 4-24 Driving at Night ................................................................................................... 4-35 Driving in the Rain .............................................................................................. 4-37 Driving in Fog, Mist and Haze .......................................................................... 4-40 City Driving .......................................................................................................... 4-42 Freeway Driving ................................................................................................... 4-43 Driving a Long Distance ..................................................................................... 4-44 Hill and Mountain Roads .................................................................................... 4-47 Parking on Hills ................................................................................................... 4-49 Winter Driving ...................................................................................................... 4-53 Towing a Trailer ................................................................................................... 4-56 Power Winches .................................................................................................... 4-64


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Your Driving and the Road


Road Signs The road signs you see everywhere are coded by color, shape and symbol. It’s a good idea to know these codes meaning or intent of the sign even before you have a chance Color of Road Signs


so that you can quickly grasp the basic to read it.


rD0 NOT1 rn WRONG


RED means STOP. It may also indicate that some movement Examples are DO NOT ENTER and WRONG WAY.


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is not allowed.


RAIL1 4D ADVANCE CROSSING


NO PASSING


ZONE


NARROW BRIDGE


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YELLOW indicates a general warning. Slow down and be careful when you see a yellow sign. zone, or some other potentially dangerous situation. Likewise, a yellow line painted on the road means “Don’t Cross.”


It may signal a railroad crossing ahead, a no passing


solid


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LO w


SHOULDER


WORKERS AHEAD


FLAGGER AHEAD


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ORANGE indicates road construction or maintenance. You’ll want down when you see an orange sign, as part or torn up. And there may be workers and maintenance vehicles around, too.


of the road may be closed


to slow


off


WEsTr- ! l t -


SMALLTOWN


1 MILE


J 1UI


E X I T 44


roWN I


!AST


4.


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GREEN is used to guide the driver. Green signs may indicate upcoming freeway exits or show the direction you should turn to reach place.


a particular


~~


HOSPITAL


INFORMATION


BLUE signs with white letters show motorists’ services.


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CANOEING


SWIMMING


BROWN signs point out recreation areas or points interest. Shape of Road Signs The shape of the sign will tell


you something, too.


of historic or cultural


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ISTOP]


An OCTAGONAL (eight-sided) sign means STOP. It is always red with white letters.


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A DIAMOND-shaped sign end of a divided highway, a curve, steep hill, bridge.


is a warning of something ahead-for example,


soft shoulder, or a narrow


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A TRIANGLE pointed downward, indicates YIELD. It assigns the right-of-way to traffic on certain approaches to an intersection.


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A TRIANGULAR sign also is used on two-lane PASSING ZONE. This sign


will be on


roads to indicate a NO


the left side of the roadway.


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KEEP RIGHT


LEFT OR THROUGH


RIGHT TURN


ONLY


RECTANGULAR (square or oblong) signs show speed limits, parking regulations, give directions, and such information as distances to cities. Symbols on Road Signs


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There are many international road signs The basic message of many of these signs A picture within a circle with


in use today.


is in pictures or graphic symbols.


a diagonal line across it shows


what NOT to do.


NO U TURN


NO


PARKING


NO BICYCLES


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Traffic Lights


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We’re all familiar with traffic lights or stop lights. Often green arrows being used in the lights for improved traffic control. green arrows light up, indicating that traffic make a turn. Green arrows don’t mean “go no matter to proceed with caution, yielding the right sometimes to other vehicles. Some traffic turning on red.


lights also use red arrows


to signify that you must


On some multilane roads,


in one or more lanes can move or


what,” You’ll still need


of way to pedestrians and


stop before


are


REVERSIBLE LANE ON MULTI-LANE ROADWAY


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Many city roads and expressways, and even bridges, use reversible-lane traffic control during rush hours. A red X light above a lane means no driving in that lane. in that lane at that time. Look for the signs posted to warn drivers what hours and days these systems are


A green arrow means you may drive


in effect.


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Pavement Markings


NO PASSING ZONE


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to let other the law requires driver


to traffic signs and signals. They give information


It’s not only more polite, it’s safer,


Always signal when you plan to turn or


the road or lane means “don’t cross.”


Pavement markings add drivers without taking attention from the roadway. A solid yellow line on your side of Your Own Signals Drivers signal to others, too. drivers know what you are doing. And in some places signals. Turn and lane change signals: change lanes. If necessary, you can use hand signals for a left turn, down for slow or about-to-stop, and up for a right turn. Slowing down: If time allows, tap the brake pedal once or twice of slowing or stopping. This warns the driver behind you. Disabled: Your four-way flashers signal that your vehicle is disabled or is hazard. See “Hazard Warning Flasher” Traffic Officer The traffic police officer signals govern, no matter what the traffic lights or other signs say. The next part discusses some of the road conditions you may encounter.


in the Index.


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