WARNING:
If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated, then driving your vehicle could result in reduced braking ability, increased stopping distances and potential loss of brakes. See your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
WARNING:
Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the transmission is securely latched in park (P). Failure to set the parking brake and engage park could result in vehicle roll-away, property damage or bodily injury.
To set the parking brake, press the parking brake pedal down to its fullest extent.
To release the parking brake, press the parking brake pedal down again.
Hints on driving with anti-lock brakes
When the system is operating, the brake pedal will pulse and may travel
further. Maintain pressure on the brake pedal. You may also hear a noise
from the system. This is normal.
The anti-lock bra ...
Traction Control
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
The traction control system helps avoid drive wheel spin and loss of
traction.
If your vehicle begins to slide, the system applies the brakes to individual
wheels and, wh ...
Other materials:
Opening and closing the hood
1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood
release handle located under the
bottom of the instrument panel near
the steering column.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle and
release the auxiliary latch that is
located under the front center of
the hood.
3. Lift the hood. ...
Changing the vehicle battery
WARNING: Batteries normally produce explosive gases which
can cause personal injury. Therefore, do not allow flames, sparks
or lighted substances to come near the battery. When working near the
battery, always shield your face and protect your eyes. Always provide
proper ventilation.
WARNING: W ...
Interior Lighting
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Interior Lighting
Overview
The interior lighting system consists of:
Courtesy lamps
Demand lamps
Ambient lighting (if equipped)
The courtesy lamps subsystem consists of:
Interior lamps
Puddle lamps
Door ajar switches (integrated into the door latches)
Instrument p ...
