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High-mount brakelamp
Illuminated Entry System (If equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with this option, the
interior courtesy lamps and dome lamp will
light when either outside front door handle is
raised. They will turn off automatically after
approximately 25 seconds or when the ignition
key is turned to ON or ACC.
Radio
For information about the radio in your vehicle,
refer to the
Electronic Sound Systems
chapter in
this Owner Guide.
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Clock Controls on Electronic
Radios
The electronic radios have a built-in clock. For
complete operating instructions, refer to the
Electronic Sound Systems
chapter in this Owner
Guide.
Ignition
Understanding the Positions of the Ignition
The positions of the key in the ignition lock cylinder.
ACCESSORY allows some of your vehicle’s
electrical accessories such as the radio and the
windshield wipers to operate while the engine is
not running.
LOCK locks the steering wheel and gearshift
lever.
LOCK is the only position that allows you to
remove the key. The LOCK feature helps to
protect your vehicle from theft.
If your key is stuck in the LOCK position and
will not turn, move your steering wheel left or
right until the key turns freely.
OFF allows you to shut off the engine and all
accessories without locking the steering wheel or
the automatic transmission gearshift lever.
ON allows you to test your vehicle’s warning
lights (except the brake system warning light) to
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make sure they work before you start the
engine. The key returns to the ON position once
the engine is started and remains in this position
while the engine runs.
START cranks the engine. Release the key once
the engine starts so that you do not damage the
starter. The key should return to ON when you
release it. The START position also allows you
to test the brake warning light.
The Turn Signal Lever
You can use the turn signal lever on the left side
of the steering column to:
❑
operate the turn signals and cornering lamps
❑
turn the high beams on/off
❑
flash the lamps
❑
turn the windshield wipers and washer
on/off
Turn Signals
Turn signal operation
If the turn indicator light in the instrument
panel does not illuminate or remains on (doesn’t
flash) when you signal a turn, the turn signaling
system is malfunctioning. Have this condition
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corrected as soon as possible, but make sure that
you use the accepted hand signals in the
meantime.
High Beams and Flashing the Lamps
Headlamp high beam and flash-to-pass operation
Windshield Wipers and Washer
To turn on the windshield wipers, the ignition
key must be turned to the ON or ACC position.
Interval wiper on turn signal lever — wiper and washer
operation
To set the interval wipers, rotate the knob at the
end of the turn signal lever toward or away
from the instrument panel to the interval
operation you desire.
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