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Anti-theft system (continued)
triggering..................... 167
warning light..................... 88
Appeals (see Dispute settlement board)......... 319
Assistance (see Customer assistance).......... 317
Audio system (see Electronic sound system)....... 207
Autolamp system (see Headlamps).........128, 132
Autolock (see Keyless entry).............. 159
Automatic transaxle, fluid, specification......... 406
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic overdrive............ 248
fluid, adding.................... 375
fluid, checking................... 374
fluid, specification.................. 406
Axle
lubricant specifications................ 406
traction lok...................269, 363
B
Backing up...................... 248
Basic vehicle warranty.................. 3
Battery
acid, treating emergencies..........295, 372±373
battery saver.................... 166
charging system warning light............. 87
disconnecting.................... 298
how to service................... 371
jumping a disabled battery.............. 295
maintenance-free.................. 371
proper disposal, recycling.............. 372
replacement, specifications.............. 405
servicing...................... 371
voltage gauge.................. 87,89
when storing your vehicle.............. 410
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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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Engine (continued)
starting..................... 67,71
starting after a collision................ 74
storing your vehicle...............408±409
Engine block heater................... 73
Engine coolant
checking and adding................ 352
checking hoses................... 355
disposal..................334, 351, 375
drain and flush................... 356
preparing for storage................ 410
recovery reservoir.................. 336
refill procedure................... 356
specifications.................... 406
temperature gauge.................. 92
Engine coolant temperature gauge
description...................... 92
mechanical...................... 92
Engine coolant temperature guage:electronic........ 92
Engine fan...................... 334
Engine:idle speed control................. 72
Engine oil
changing oil and oil filter............349, 351
checking and adding................ 349
dipstick...................... 349
disposal..................334, 351, 375
engine oil pressure gauge............... 90
filter, specifications................. 405
specifications..................348, 406
synthetic oil.................... 348
ªbreak-inº oils.................... 5
viscosity...................... 348
Entry system
illuminated..................... 166
keyless....................... 156
remote....................... 161
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High beams
indicator light.................... 91
operation....................127, 136
High-mount brakelamp, description........... 134
High-mount brakelamp:location............. 134
Hitch......................... 289
Hood
latch location.................... 335
lubrication specifications............... 406
release lever.................... 335
working under the hood............... 334
Horn......................... 140
Hoses, checking.................... 355
I
Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN).......... 318
Idle
relearning.................298, 334, 372
speed........................ 72
Ignition
chime........................ 68
positions of the ignition................ 67
removing the key................... 68
Indicator lights and chimes (see Lights).......... 79
Infant seats (see Safety seats)............. 32,52
Instrument cluster.................... 79
mechanical...................... 81
Instrument panel
lighting up panel and interior............ 132
location of components............... 109
registers...................... 110
Integrated child seat (see Built-in child seat)........ 34
Interval wipers.................... 136
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Index
J
Jack
operation....................304, 307
positioning...................304, 307
storage....................... 301
Jump-starting your vehicle
attaching cables................... 297
disconnecting cables................. 298
K
Keyless entry system
autolock...................... 159
locking and unlocking doors............. 158
programming entry code.............148, 157
Keys
key in ignition chime................. 68
positions of the ignition................ 67
removing from the ignition.............. 68
stuck in lock position................. 67
L
Lamps
autolamp delay system............... 128
checking...................... 392
daytime running light system............ 132
flashing the lamps.................. 136
fog lamps..................... 131
hazard flashers................... 139
headlamps..................... 127
high beams..................... 136
high-mount brakelamp................ 134
illuminated entry system............... 166
illuminated mirrors................. 190
instrument panel, dimming.............. 132
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Ventilating your vehicle (see Climate control)...... 110
Viscosity (see Engine oil)................ 348
Voltmeter (see Battery voltage gauge)......... 87,89
W
Warm engine, starting.................. 72
Warning chimes
headlamps on.................... 91
key in ignition.................... 68
safety belt...................... 82
Warning lights (see Lights)................ 79
Warranties
basic......................... 3
Canada....................... 3
radio........................ 243
Warranty Information Booklet.............. 3
Washer fluid
rear window reservoir................ 358
reservoir...................... 358
warning light.................... 104
windshield..................... 358
Weight limits (GAWR, GVWR)............. 271
Wheel and tire matching................ 369
Wheel bearings, lubricant specifications......... 406
Wheel bearings lubricant specifications......... 406
Wheel dollies (see Towing)............... 311
Wheels
cleaning...................... 370
covers.....................304, 307
inspection and maintenance............. 362
lug nuts...................... 304
replacement.................... 369
Windows
manual windows, operating............. 171
one-touch down.................. 172
power windows, operating............171±172
rear, defrosting................... 126
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