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[ST03600(ALL)03/95]3.
Turn the ignition key to LOCK.
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[ST03700(ALL)03/95]4.
Remove the key.
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[ST03800(ALL)05/95]
If your vehicles gearshift lever is mounted on the
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[ST03600(ALL)03/95]3.
Turn the ignition key to LOCK.
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[ST03700(ALL)03/95]4.
Remove the key.
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If your vehicles gearshift lever is mounted on the
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[ST03600(ALL)03/95]3.
Turn the ignition key to LOCK.
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[ST03700(ALL)03/95]4.
Remove the key.
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[ST03800(ALL)05/95]
If your vehicle's gearshift lever is mounted on the
floor:
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[ST03950(ALL)05/95]1.
Put the gearshift in 1 (First).
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[ST04000(ALL)05/95]2.
Turn the ignition key to OFF.
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[ST04100(ALL)05/95]3.
Set the parking brake fully before removing your foot from
the service brake.
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[ST04200(ALL)05/95]4.
Push and hold in the key release button.
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[ST04300(ALL)05/95]5.
Turn the key to LOCK.
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[ST04400(ALL)05/95]6.
Remove the key.
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RWARNING
Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that
the gearshift is latched in P (Park) (automatic
transmission) or 1 (First) (manual transmission).
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[ST04750(ALL)01/93]
RWARNING
Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets alone in
your vehicle. They could accidentally injure themselves
or others through inadvertent operation of the vehicle.
Further, on hot, sunny days, temperatures in a closed
vehicle could quickly become high enough to cause
severe and possibly fatal injuries to people as well as
animals.
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Setting the Childproof Locks for the Rear Doors
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[FV02101( X)03/95]
In addition to standard or power locks, your vehicle has
childproof locks for the rear doors. If you set these locks, the
rear doors cannot be opened from the inside of the vehicle. The
doors can still be opened from the outside when the lock knobs
are raised.
[FV02300( X)08/94]
17-1/2 pica
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The child lock lever
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To set the childproof lock on each rear door, open the rear
door.
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Find the lever near the white label with the word LOCKED in
green letters. Move the lever up.
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To release the childproof lock, open the rear door from the
outside.
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Move the lever down.
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Index
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A
Accessory position on the ignition............. 67
Accessory power source, power point outlet....... 204
Additives, engine oil.................. 348
Air bag supplemental restraint system
and child safety seats..............26±27, 52
description.................... 24,28
disposal....................... 32
driver air bag................... 24,28
indicator light..................... 83
operation....................... 28
passenger air bag................. 26,28
proper seating.................... 26
service and information labels............. 28
tone generator.................. 30,32
wearing safety belts.................. 25
Air cleaner filter
location...................... 336
specifications.................... 405
Air suspension, check air ride system warning,
message center................. 100
Alarm, activating remote personal............ 162
All wheel drive.................... 258
Ambulance packages................... 5
Antenna, radio (see Electronic sound system). . . 207, 213, 241
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)............. 352
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)............. 352
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description..................... 261
noise........................ 263
see also Brake.................... 261
Anti-theft system
arming the system.................. 167
description..................... 167
disarming an untriggered system........... 168
disarming a triggered system............. 168
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Index
Brake fluid
brake warning light.................. 81
checking and adding................ 377
description..................... 377
specifications.................... 406
Brakelamp, high-mount brakelamp........... 134
Brakes
adjustment..................... 261
anti-lock...................... 261
applying the brakes................. 265
brake warning light.................. 81
fluid, checking and adding.............. 377
fluid, refill capacities................ 377
fluid, specifications................. 406
front disc...................... 261
if brakes do not grip well.............. 264
master cylinder................... 377
new brake linings................... 5
noise........................ 261
parking...................... 266
power braking................... 261
servicing....................264, 377
stopping distances................265, 267
trailer....................... 290
when storing your vehicle.............. 410
Brake-shift interlock.................. 247
Break-in period..................... 5
Brights (high beams).................91,136
Built-in child seat
cleaning....................... 52
operation....................... 34
Bulbs, replacing.................... 392
halogen...................... 393
headlamps..................... 393
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C
Canada, customer assistance.............. 324
Canada, warranty information.............. 3
Carbon monoxide in exhaust............... 76
Car seats for children (see Child safety seats)....... 52
Cassette tape player (see Electronic sound system) . . 214, 226
Catalytic converter.................. 399
Chains, tires..................... 369
Changing a tire.................... 299
Charging system gauge................. 89
Charging system warning light.............. 87
Child safety restraints
built-in child seat................... 34
child safety belts................... 65
child safety seats................... 52
Child safety seats
and air bags................... 27,52
attaching with tether straps.............. 64
automatic locking mode (retractor)......... 13,52
built-in child seat................... 34
in front seat................... 27,52
in rear outboard seat................. 52
in rear seat...................... 52
tether anchorage hardware............... 64
Chime
headlamps on.................... 91
key in ignition.................... 68
safety belt...................... 82
Circuit breakers, see also fuses............. 381
Cleaning your vehicle
built-in child seat................... 52
chrome and aluminum parts.............. 7
engine compartment................. 339
exterior....................... 6
exterior lamps................... 132
fabric....................... 186
headlamps..................... 132
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Index
Rear window (continued)
defroster...................... 126
washer reservoir.................. 358
Regulations, National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration.............. 323
Relays........................ 389
Remote entry system
arming and disarming the anti-theft system...... 162
illuminated entry.................. 166
locking/unlocking doors............... 161
panic alarm..................... 162
replacement/additional transmitters.......... 166
replacing the batteries................ 164
Reporting safety defects................ 323
Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints)
adult......................... 9
child......................... 32
infant...................... 32,52
Roadside assistance.................. 317
Roadside emergencies................. 295
Rotating the tires................... 364
S
Safe driving tips.................... 267
Safety belts (see Safety restraints)............. 9
Safety chains, when towing a trailer........... 290
Safety defects, reporting................ 323
Safety information relating to automotive fuels...... 344
Safety restraints
adjusting the safety belts............ 11,14,19
automatic locking mode................ 13
automatic locking mode (retractor)........... 13
cleaning the safety belts................ 24
extension assembly.................. 21
for adults....................... 9
for children...................... 32
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Safety restraints (continued)
for infants.................... 32,52
for pregnant women................. 9
lap and shoulder belts................ 9,11
maintenance..................... 22
proper use...................... 9
replacement................... 22,24
warning light and chime................ 82
Safety seats for children
and air bags.................. 27,52±53
attaching with tether straps.............. 64
automatic locking mode (retractor)......... 13,52
built-in child seat................... 34
in front seat..................... 52
in rear outboard................... 52
in rear seat...................... 52
tether anchorage hardware............... 64
Seat belts (see Safety restraints).............. 9
Seats
adjusting the seat, manual.............. 174
adjusting the seats, power.............. 183
child safety seats................... 52
cleaning upholstery................. 186
reclining the seat.................. 174
seatback release................... 174
Serial number (VIN).................. 318
Service concerns.................... 318
Servicing your vehicle
precautions when servicing............. 334
servicing when you tow............... 311
Shift-lock system................... 247
Shift positions (see Gearshift)............246, 251
Shoulder and lap belts (see Safety restraints)....... 9,11
Shoulder belts (see Safety restraints)......... 11,14
Side mirrors
adjusting...................... 191
Sliding moon roof (see Moon roof)........... 192
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