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Driving
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Always check the Brake Warning Light each time you start your
engine. Driving with the parking brake on will cause the brakes
to wear out quickly and will reduce the fuel economy.
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Traction Control (If equipped)
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The traction control system prevents the wheels from spinning
on slippery roads.
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Working with the anti-lock brake system, the traction control
system monitors the speed of the wheels as they roll over the
road surface. When a wheel starts to spin because of slippery
conditions, the traction control system slows the engine by
closing the throttle. At speeds below 35 mph (55 km/h) the
traction control system also applies the brake to the spinning
wheel.
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When the traction control system becomes active, the driver
may notice a very slight kick and then a hard resistance in the
accelerator pedal, and a mechanical noise. The traction control
system light on the instrument panel comes on or flashes on
and off during activation.
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The traction control system can be turned off manually by
pushing the T/C OFF button on the instrument panel to the left
of the steering wheel. The traction control system light will
remain on as a reminder that the system is turned off.
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Each time the vehicle is started, the traction control system will
automatically be on. When the ignition is turned to the ON
position, the traction control system light comes on for
approximately three (3) seconds.
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If the light does not come on when the ignition is turned to the
ON position or if it does not come on when the T/C OFF
button is pressed, have the system serviced by your dealer or a
qualified service technician as soon as possible to restore the
benefits of the traction control feature. You do not need to have
the vehicle towed in.
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Page 137: ...138 Upshifting 96 Most of the time you should upshift at the following speeds 4 39 1996...
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Page 153: ...Roadside Emergencies 155 6 09 1996...
Page 155: ...Roadside Emergencies 157 C The instrument panel fuses 6 09 1996...
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Page 170: ...172 06 E Sequence for connecting jumper cables 6 09 1996...
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Page 220: ...Maintenance and Care 223 1 96 Using the Right Bulbs 8 18 1996...
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Page 227: ...Capacities and Specifications 231 1 96 Lubricant Specifications 8 45 1996...
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