The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following:

For information on exterior lamps, see Exterior Lamps .

Turn and Lane-Change Signals

The turn signal has an upward (for right) and a downward (for left) position. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change.

To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is finished, the lever will return automatically.

An arrow on the instrument panel cluster will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change.

To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash. Hold it there until you complete your lane change. The lever will return by itself when you release it.

As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows don't flash but just stay on, a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won't see your turn signal.

If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident. If the arrows don't go on at all when you signal a turn, check the fuse and for burned-out bulbs. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers .

Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer

First, you must have the headlamps on. For high beams, push the turn signal lever toward the instrument panel.

While the high beams are on, a light on the instrument panel cluster also will be on. It will go off when you switch to low beam.

To switch back to low beams, pull the lever toward you.

Flash to Pass

With the lever in the low-beam position, pull the lever toward you to momentarily switch to high beam (to signal that you are going to pass). When you release the lever, the headlamps will return to low-beam operation.

Windshield Wipers

Use this lever located on the right side of the steering wheel to operate the windshield wipers and washers.

OFF: Move the lever to OFF to turn off the windshield wipers.

INT (Intermittent): Move the stalk to INT (Intermittent) then turn the inner band and choose the delay you want. Turn the inner band up for longer intervals between wiper cycles. Turn the band down for shorter intervals.

LO (Low Speed): For steady wiping at low speed, move the stalk down to LO.

HI (High Speed):  For higher speed wiping, move the stalk down further to HI.

(Mist): Move the lever all the way down to this position for a single wiping cycle. Hold it there until the windshield wipers start; then let go. The windshield wipers will stop after one wipe. If you want more wipes, hold the band at this position longer.

Remember that damaged wiper blades may prevent you from seeing well enough to drive safely. To avoid damage, be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If they're frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. If your blades do become damaged, get new blades or blade inserts.

Heavy snow or ice can overload your wipers. A circuit breaker will stop them until the motor cools. Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload.

Windshield Washer

To wash your windshield, pull the stalk with the wiper symbol on it toward you one time. When you release the stalk, the washers will stop. The wiper will continue wiping for about three cycles and will either stop or will resume the speed you were using before. See Windshield Washer Fluid .

Caution: In freezing weather, do not use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision.

Rear Window Washer/Wiper

To turn on your rear wiper, push the upper button. Push the same button again to turn it off.

To spray washer fluid on the rear window, push the lower button about halfway down. Washer fluid will spray as long as you hold this button. To wash and wipe at the same time, push the button all the way in.

The washer and wiper will run as long as you hold this button. To add washer fluid, see Windshield Washer Fluid .

Cruise Control

If your vehicle has cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise control will not set at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h).

Caution: Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use the cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic.

Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause excessive wheel slip, and you could lose control. Do not use cruise control on slippery roads.

Setting Cruise Control

Press the CRUISE ON/OFF button located on the instrument panel to turn the system on. The indicator light in the button will come on. Wait at least one second after turning the system on before setting a speed.

1. Once the CRUISE ON/OFF switch is turned on, it will come on each time you start your vehicle until you manually turn if off.



2. Accelerate to the speed you want, turn the end of the lever to COAST SET and release it; the CRUISE light will come on. Cruise will not set below 25 mph (40 km/h).
3. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.

Resuming a Set Speed

If you set your cruise control at a desired speed then suspend cruise by applying the brake, by pressing the clutch pedal if you have a manual transmission or by pressing CANCEL, you don't need to reset it.

You may resume your previously set speed by briefly turning the switch to RESUME ACCEL (Accelerate), provided your speed has not dropped below 25 mph (40 km/h). If your speed has dropped below 25 mph (40 km/h), accelerate to 25 mph (40 km/h) or greater then turn the switch to RESUME ACCEL. There is a short time delay after your speed is suspended until you can reset the cruise control to your desired speed.

Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control

There are two ways to go to a higher speed.

Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control

To reduce your speed, turn the switch and hold it down in the COAST SET position until you reach the lower speed you want, then release the switch.

Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control

Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier.

Using Cruise Control on Hills

How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down. Of course, applying the brake suspends cruise control. Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don't use cruise control on steep hills.

Suspending Cruise Control

There are two ways to suspend cruise control:

Ending Cruise Control

To end cruise control press CRUISE ON/OFF on the instrument panel.

Erasing Speed Memory

Cruise control set speed memory is erased when you turn off the CRUISE ON/OFF switch or anytime you turn the ignition off.