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278 Electronic stereo cassette radio
(see Electronic sound system).......... 130
Electronic stereo radio (see Electronic sound system) . . . 130
Emergencies, roadside
assistance..................... 179
battery acid spills.................. 163
jump-starting.................... 163
towing....................... 175
Emergency brake (parking brake)............ 152
Emission control system
catalytic converter.................. 248
emissions warranty................ 3,248
Engine
check engine warning light.............. 61
does not start..................... 47
fuel injected engine, starting............ 43,45
fuel pump shut-off switch............... 50
preparing to start................... 44
refill capacities................... 252
service points.................... 199
starting....................... 45
starting after a collision................ 50
storing your vehicle................. 256
Engine block heater................... 49
Engine coolant
checking and adding................ 213
disposal...................... 216
low coolant warning light............... 67
preparing for storage................ 256
recovery reservoir................199, 214
refill capacities................... 252
specifications.................... 254
temperature gauge.................. 64
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Lamps (continued)
high-mount brakelamp................ 246
illuminated entry system................ 94
instrument panel, dimming............... 80
interior lamps..................... 80
replacing bulbs................... 245
trailer....................... 160
Lane change indicator (see Turn signal).......... 83
Lap belts........................ 13
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag........................ 60
anti-lock brakes (ABS)................. 66
brake........................ 57
charging system.................... 58
check engine..................... 61
engine oil pressure.................. 58
high beam...................... 59
low coolant...................... 67
oil pressure...................... 58
safety belt...................... 56
turn signal indicator................ 63,83
Load limits
GAWR....................... 155
GVWR....................... 155
trailer towing.................... 157
Lubricant specifications................. 254
Luggage compartment................. 111
Lug nuts
anti-theft...................... 174
standard...................... 171
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S
Safe driving tips.................... 153
Safety belts (see Safety restraints)............. 7
Safety chains, when towing a trailer........... 159
Safety Compliance Certification Label.......... 155
Safety defects, reporting................ 185
Safety information relating to automotive fuels...... 206
Safety restraints
adjusting the safety belts............. 12,14
cleaning the safety belts................ 16
dual locking mode retractors.............. 11
extension assembly.................. 14
for adults...................... 7
for children...................... 25
for infants...................... 25
head........................ 101
lap and shoulder belts................. 9
lap belt....................... 13
maintenance..................... 15
proper use...................... 7
replacement..................... 15
warning light and chime................ 56
Safety seats for children
and air bags................... 18,26
attaching with tether straps.............. 37
in front seat..................... 26
in rear outboard................... 29
in rear seat...................... 37
tether anchorage hardware............... 37
Seat belts (see Safety restraints).............. 7
Seats
adjusting the seat, manual.............. 102
adjusting the seats, power.............. 104
child safety seats................... 26
head restraints................... 101
Serial number (VIN)................181, 186
Service concerns.................... 180
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Servicing your vehicle
precautions when servicing.............. 196
servicing when you tow............... 161
Shift-lock system................... 140
Shift positions (see Gearshift)............140, 145
Shoulder and lap belts (see Safety restraints)........ 9
Side mirrors, adjusting................. 107
Sliding moon roof (see Moon roof)............ 99
Snow tires and chains................. 228
Spare tire
changing the tire.................. 168
finding the spare.................. 169
removing the spare tire............... 169
temporary spare................... 168
Spark plugs, specifications............... 253
Special driving conditions............... 153
Specification chart, lubricants.............. 254
Speed control
accelerating...................... 90
canceling a set speed................. 91
resetting....................... 90
resuming a set speed................. 91
tap up/tap down................... 90
turning off...................... 91
when towing a trailer................ 161
Speedometer...................... 65
Starting your vehicle
preparing to start your vehicle............. 44
starting a cold engine................. 46
starting after a collision................ 50
starting a warm engine................ 47
starting your vehicle if the battery is disabled..... 163
Steering, power.................... 149
Steering wheel
horn......................... 86
locking........................ 41
speed controls.................... 88
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288 Storage compartments
center console................... 110
map pockets.................... 111
Storing your vehicle.................. 255
Sunroof (moon roof)................... 99
Sun visor....................... 109
Supplemental air bag readiness light........... 60
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)........... 16
T
Tachometer....................... 66
Tail lamps, cleaning................... 79
Temperature control (see Climate control)......... 71
Tether anchor installation (see Child restraints)....... 37
Tires
changing...................... 168
checking the pressure................ 223
cleaning...................... 229
replacing...................... 225
rotating...................... 224
snow tires and chains................ 228
spare tire...................... 169
storing your vehicle................. 257
tire grades..................... 226
treadwear..................... 226
wear bands..................... 225
Towing a trailer (see Trailer towing).......... 157
Towing your vehicle.................. 175
with a tow truck.................. 175
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Trailer towing..................... 157
calculating maximum trailer weight.......... 157
safety chains.................... 159
tips........................ 160
trailer brakes.................... 160
trailer lamps.................... 160
Transaxle
automatic operation................. 139
fluid, checking and adding (automatic)........ 229
fluid, refill capacities................ 252
lubricant specifications................ 254
Transaxle control switch................ 142
Trip odometer...................... 65
Trunk, using the remote entry system to open....... 95
Tune-up specifications (VECI).............. 249
Turn signal
indicator lights.................... 63
lever......................... 83
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U
Used engine oil, disposal................ 212
V
Variable interval wipers................. 84
VECI (Vehicle Emission Control Information) decal.... 249
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)........181, 186
Vehicle loading
automatic transaxles................. 156
calculating the load................. 156
manual transaxles.................. 156
Vehicle storage.................... 255
Ventilating your vehicle (see Climate control)....... 71
Viscosity (see Engine oil)................ 209
Visor (see Sun visor).................. 109
W
Warm engine, starting.................. 47
Warning chimes
headlamps on.................... 60
key in ignition.................... 43
safety belt...................... 56
Warning lights (see Lights)................ 53
Warranties
basic......................... 3
Canada....................... 3
radio........................ 137
Warranty Information Booklet.............. 3
Washer fluid
reservoir...................... 219
windshield..................... 219
Weight limits (GAWR, GVWR)............. 155
Wheel dollies (see Towing)............... 175
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Wheels
anti-theft lugnuts.................. 174
cleaning...................... 229
covers....................... 171
inspection and maintenance............. 223
lug nuts...................... 170
Windows........................ 98
power windows, operating............... 98
Windshield washer fluid and wipers
checking and adding fluid.............. 219
checking and replacing wiper blades......... 221
operation....................... 84
reservoir...................... 219
specifications.................... 220
variable interval wipers................ 84
Wrecker towing.................... 175
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