
Convenience  Net  (Option) 
Your vehicle  may  have  a  convenience net. You’ll see it 
just  inside the  back  wall  of  the trunk. 
Put  small  loads,  like grocery  bags,  behind  the  net.  It can 
help  keep  them  from falling  over  during sharp turns or 
quick  starts  and  stops. 
The  net  isn’t  for larger,  heavier  loads. Store them in the 
trunk as far  forward as you  can. 
You  can unhook  the  net 
so that it will lie flat  when 
you’re  not  using  it. 
Card Holder 
The front doors on some vehicles  have  a  card  holder  for 
convenient  storage 
of business  cards or parking lot ticket 
stubs.  The  card holder 
has space  for  up to five regular 
business 
cards. 
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Safety  Belt Reminder  Light 
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When the key  is turned  to RUN or START, a chime will 
come on for about  eight seconds to remind people to 
fasten their safety  belts. The safety  belt light will also 
come  on  and  stay on for about 60 seconds. If the driver’s 
belt  is already buckled, neither  the  chime  nor  the light 
will come  on. 
Air Bag  Readiness Light 
There is an air bag  re’adiness light on the instrument panel, 
which shows INFLATABLE MS-. The system 
checks  the 
air bag’s  electrical  system  for malfunctions.  The 
light  tells  you 
if there is an electrical  problem. The system 
check  includes 
the air bag  sensors and the  wiring and the 
diagnostic module. For more information on the air bag 
system, 
see “Air Bag” in the Index. 
You  will see this light 
flash 
for a few seconds when you 
turn your ignition to RUN 
or STmT. Then  the light 
INFLATABLE should  go  out. This  means 
RESTRAINT the system is ready. 
If the air bag readiness  light  doesn’t  come  on when you 
start your vehicle, or stays on, or comes on when you 
are driving,  your air bag system  may  not  work properly. 
Have  your vehicle  serviced  right away. 
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Air Inflator System 
Some vehicles  have an air  inflator  for  use in maintaining 
proper air  pressure 
for the tires.  The  air inflator  is 
located  in the 
trunk. The  ON  switch will  work  even with 
the  ignition 
off. 
The  air inflator  comes with a kit that includes a  20-foot 
hose and  an air  pressure  gage,  as well as instructions  and 
special adapters  for  inflating things like an air  mattress 
or 
a basketball. 
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Changing a Flat Tire 
Tf a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage 
by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your hazard 
warning flashers. 
The following  steps will tell you  how to use the jack  and 
change 
a tire. 
The equipment  you’ll need 
is in the trunk. 
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When re-installing the 
decorative  nut caps on 
aluminum wheels, 
tighten  the  caps  snug 
with the wheel  wrench.  Then continue 
tightening 
1/4 turn  for 
plastic caps,  or 
1/8 turn 
for  steel caps. 
When  re-installing the  center cover, 
do not use  a 
hammer  or mallet, 
as they  could  damage the  cover. 
16. Store the flat tire as far forward in the trunk as 
possible. Store the jack  and wheel  wrench in their 
compartment  in  the trunk.  The 
compact  spare is for  temporary  use only.  Replace 
the  compact  spare tire with  a full-size tire  as  soon 
as you 
can.  See “Compact  Spare  Tire” later 
in this section. 
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Drive Position.  Automatic  Transaxle ................ 2-21 
Driver  Information  Center 
........................ 2-66 
Driving 
On Grades. With  a Trailer .................. 4-35 
Driving  AtNight 
................................... 4-14 
City 
....................................... 4-19 
Defensive 
................................... 4-1 
Drunken 
.................................... 4-2 
Freeway 
.................................... 4-20 
In a  Blizzard ................................ 4-26 
In Foreign  Countries ........................... 6-6 
In the Rain .................................. 4-  16 
OnCurves 
................................... 4-9 
On  Hill and  Mountain  Roads 
................... 4-22 
On Snow and Ice ............................. 4-25 
Through  Deep Standing  Water .................. 2-17 
Winter 
..................................... 4-24 
With  a Trailer 
............................... 4-34 
Drunken  Driving 
................................ 4-2 
Electrical  Equipment,  Adding 
.......... 2-16, 3-18,  6-48 
Electronic  Climate Control 
........................ 3-4 
Automatic  Mode 
.............................. 3-4 
ManualMode 
................................ 3-5 
Electronic  Compass 
............................. 2-68 
Engine Accessory  Belt 
........................... 6- 11 
Engine Accessory  Belt,  Supercharged ............... 6- 12 
Engine  Coolant 
................................. 6-22 
Checking ................................... 6-23 
Engine  Coolant  Heater 
...................... 2-17, 6-15 
Adding 
.................................... 6-23 
Engine  Coolant  Temperature  Gage 
................. 2-56  Engine 
Coolant  Temperature  Warning  Light 
.......... 2-55 
Engine  Exhaust ................................ 2-28 
Engine  Identification 
............................ 6-48 
Engineoil 
.................................... 6-12 
Adding 
.................................... 6-13 
Additives 
................................... 6-15 
Checking 
................................... 6-13 
What  Kind to Use ............................ 6-14 
What  to do with  Used Oil 
...................... 6-16 
Whentochange 
............................. 6-15 
Engine  Overheating ............................. 5-12 
Engine,  Running  It  While You’re Parked 
............ 2-28 
Engine,  Starting 
................................ 2-15 
Engine,  Supercharged 
........................... 6-11 
Ethanol (In Fuel) ................................ 6-5 
Exhaust,  Engine ................................ 2-28 
Expectant  Mothers, Use of Safety  Belts ............. 1-22 
Extender,  Safety Belt ............................ 1-42 
Fabric  Cleaning 
............................... 6-41 
FillingYourTank 
................................ 6-7 
Fi 1 ter  Aircleaner 
................................. 6-16 
EngineOil .................................. 6-15 
Finishcare 
.................................... 6-44 
Finish  Damage ................................. 6-45 
First  Gear,  Automatic  Transaxle 
................... 2-21 
Fixed  Mast  Antenna 
............................. 3-20 
Flat  Tire,  Changing 
............................. 5-22 
Fog  Lamp 
Bulb Replacement ..................... 6-32 
Flashers,  Hazard  Warning ......................... 5-1 
FogLamps .................................... 2-39 
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Supplemental Inflatable Restraint  (SIR) ............. 1 . 16 
Symbols. Vehicle .................................. v 
Tachometer .................................. 2-5 I 
Taillamp. Bulb Replacement ...................... 6-3 1 
Tamper Resistant Odometer ....................... 2-50 
Tape  Player Care 
............................... 3 . 19 
Theft 
.......................................... 2-8 
Theft  Deterrent.  Universal ......................... 2-9 
Theftlock Feature 
............................... 3-  14 
Thermostat 
.................................... 6-24 
Tilt  Steering  Wheel 
............................. 2-30 
Time.  Setting 
................................... 3-7 
Tire  Chains 
.................................... 6-39 
Tire  Inspection and Rotation 
...................... 6-35 
TireLoading 
................................... 4-28 
Tires ......................................... 6-33 
Alignment  and Balance 
........................ 6-38 
BuyingNew 
................................ 6-36 
Changing  a Flat 
.............................. 5-22 
Inflation .................................... 6-34 
Inspection  and Rotation 
....................... 6-35 
Spare.  Compact 
.............................. 5-32 
Temperature 
................................ 6-38 
Traction 
.................................... 6-37 
Treadwear 
.................................. 6-37 
Uniform  Quality Grading 
...................... 6-37 
Wear  Indicators 
.............................. 6-36 
Wheel  Replacement 
.......................... 6-38 
TopStrap 
..................................... 1-32  TorqueLock 
.......................... ...... 2-26 
Torque.  Wheel  Nut 
......................... 5.30.  6.55 
Towing 
a Trailer ................................ 4-30 
Towing  Your  Vehicle 
............................. 5-6 
From  the  Front .......................... 5.9.  5.10 
From  the  Rear 
............................... 5-11 
Traction  Control System 
.......................... 4-7 
Traction 
Off Warning  Light .......... ..... 4-8 
Trailer  Towing 
................................. 4-30 
Brakes 
..................................... 4-33 
Driving 
on Grades ............................ 4-35 
Driving  with 
a Trailer ......................... 4-34 
Hitches 
..................................... 4-33 
Maintenance ................................ 4-36 
Parking  on Hills ............................. 4-36 
Safety Chains 
............................... 4-33 
Total  Weight  on  Your  Vehicle’s  Tires 
............. 4-32 
Turnsignals 
................................ 4-35 
Weight 
of a  Trailer ........................... 4-31 
Transaxle 
Fluid. Automatic ....................... 6-20 
Transmitters. Matching  to  Your  Vehicle .............. 2-6 
Trip Odometer 
................................. 2-50 
Trunk  Ajar Message 
............................. 2-67 
TrullkLock 
.................................... 2-12 
Trunk  Release.  Remote 
.......................... 2-12 
Turn  Signal and Lane Change Indicator 
............. 2-31 
Turn  Signal/Multifunction Lever 
................... 2-30 
Turn  Signals  When  Towing 
a Trailer ................ 4-35 
Trailer 
Tongue  Weight 
........................... 4-32 
Twilight  Sentinel 
............................... 2-39 
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