Overdrive Operation
The automatic transmission includes an electronically
controlled Overdrive (fourth and fifth gears). The transmission
will automatically shift into the Overdrive gear if
the following conditions are present:
• the shift lever is in the DRIVE position,
• the transmission fluid has reached an adequate temperature,
• the engine coolant has reached an adequate temperature,
• vehicle speed is sufficiently high,
• the driver is not heavily pressing the accelerator, and
• the TOW/HAUL switch has not been activated.
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Ride & Handling
Before this review starts sounding like a bash fest, there is some good news.
For an entry-level product, the Compass handles a lot better than it should.
Steering feel is light without giving up ...
Materials Added To Fuel
All gasoline sold in the United States is required to contain effective detergent
additives. Use of additional detergents or other additives are not needed under
normal conditions and would result ...
Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass an inspection of your
vehicle’s emissions control system.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration.
For states that require ...