Instrument Panel
Ignition Switch:A starter non-repeat feature prevents the car from being restarted unless the key is rotated all the way to OFF before restarting.
Ignition Key - Cutting & Programming:
The vehicle is equipped with a theft deterrent locking system requiring a special key manufacturing process. For security reasons, replacement keys can only be obtained through the dealer from the key processing center.
Telescoping Steering Column:
The handle for this feature is located directly below the steering column. Pull the handle out to adjust the steering wheel - pull the wheel to lengthen, push to shorten. Lock the column in place by pushing the handle in until it properly engages.
CAUTION:
A WARNING LIGHT WILL APPEAR ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL IF THE STEERING COLUMN IS NOT LOCKED. NEVER ADJUST THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE DRIVING.
Outside Temperature Display:
This display is located on the left side of the instrument cluster, below the fuel and engine temperature gauges.
Instrument Panel Lighting:
Rotate the left rotary button (Fig. 1) while the parking lights or headlights are on to increase or decrease the brightness of the panel.
Flexible Service Indicator:
The Flexible Service System monitors actual vehicle condition to tell you how many miles (or kilometers) remain before your next suggested service. Notification symbols will appear in the main odometer display for approximately 10 seconds after the key is turned to the ON position and continuously after reaching the next service interval. You can push the left rotary button once to call up the display again with the key in the ON position. The display shows you miles to next service or days to next service depending on the proximity to the next service interval. See Crossfire Service Manual (publication 81-270-04036) Volume I page 0-11 for more detail.
Trip Odometer:
Press the left rotary button (Fig. 1) once while the engine is running to reset. To reset before inserting the key and starting the engine, press the button twice. See the Crossfire Service Manual (publication 81-270-0403) page 0-11 for more details.
Clock:
Located within the tachometer with the ignition in the ON/RUN or ACCESSORY (ACC) position, pull the right rotary button (Fig. 1) out; turn it to the left to adjust the hour; turn it to the right to adjust the minutes.
Ash Tray & Coin Tray:
Lightly touch the bottom of the ash tray cover, located below the driver heated seat switch; the ash tray will open automatically. Pull the top of the cover back and down to reveal the coin tray.
Oil Level:
A sensor in the oil pan allows oil level to be checked without opening the hood. It provides an accurate measurement of oil level, whereas the low engine oil level indicator warns that oil level is definitely too low. With the vehicle parked on a level surface, the engine is warmed up and shut off for approximately five minutes. When the ignition switch is turned to the "RUN" position, after 5 - 15 seconds, an ISO oil level icon appears in the trip odometer display and a "clock" icon in the cumulative odometer display. Pressing the left rotary knob twice displays one of the following messages (Fig. 1):
^ OK
^ -1.0 Q (-1.0L)
^ -1.5 Q (-1.5L)
^ -2.0 Q (-2.0L)
^ HI
The indicated amount of oil must be added to the engine if the message -2.0 Q (-2.0L) blinks and a signal sounds. The HI message indicates that the excess oil must be removed from the pan to avoid possible engine or catalytic converter damage. If the ISO oil level icon and "clock" icon remain on when attempting to check oil level and no message follows, or if the low engine oil level warning lamp comes on, a malfunction in the engine oil level system is indicated. A conveniently located dipstick, in the engine compartment, allows manual checking of the oil level.
High Beams & Wipers:
To activate the high beams, push the multi-function control lever toward the instrument panel, past the point of resistance. Turn the end of the lever to choose between off, intermittent, normal and fast wiper operation. Push in briefly on the end of the lever to activate the mist function. Push the end of the lever in and hold it to operate the wiper and washer function.
Cruise Control:
Cruise control can automatically maintain any speed above 40 kph (25 mph). To establish a speed, or set a higher speed, accelerate to the desired speed, lift or depress the lever and release. You may also hold the lever up to accelerate to a higher speed, then release to set. To set a lower speed, hold the lever down to decelerate to the desired speed, then lift or depress the lever and release. Braking will temporarily deactivate speed control. To resume a previously set speed, pull the speed control lever toward you and release. A single tap on the lever up or down will change the speed in 1 kph (0.6 mph) increments. Pushing the speed control lever forward, depressing the brake pedal, moving the gear selector to "N" or turning the ignition off will deactivate speed control. Always leave the system OFF when you are not using it. Pushing the lever forward will turn off the system and erase the set speed.