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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
Cleaning your vehicle (continued)
instrument panel................. 7,110
interior....................... 186
interior lamps.................... 133
leather seats.................... 186
mirrors....................... 191
plastic parts..................... 7
polishing....................... 6
rear windows.................... 126
rustproofing..................... 7
safety belts...................... 24
tail lamps..................... 132
upholstery and interior trim............. 186
washing....................... 6
waxing........................ 6
wheels....................... 370
windows...................... 126
Climate control system................. 110
Clock.....................219, 229, 241
Clutch
adjusting...................... 376
fluid........................ 376
fluid reservoir................... 376
operation while driving............... 251
recommended shift speeds.............. 253
shifting the gears.................. 251
specifications.................... 406
Cold engine starting................... 71
Combination lap and shoulder belts...........9,11
Compact disc radio (see Electronic sound system).... 209
Compass, electronic.................. 197
Compass/temperature display............. 197
Controls
instrument panel.................. 109
mirrors.....................188, 191
power seat..................... 183
steering column................... 135
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Lamps (continued)
interior lamps.................127, 132
replacing bulbs................... 392
trailer....................... 290
Lane change indicator (see Turn signal)......... 135
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag........................ 83
anti-theft....................... 88
brake........................ 81
charging system................... 87
check engine..................... 84
engine oil pressure.................. 90
hazard warning light................ 139
high beam...................... 91
low washer fluid.................. 104
oil pressure...................... 90
overdrive off..................... 86
safety belt...................... 82
service engine soon.................. 84
theft system..................... 88
turn signal indicator................. 135
Load limits
GAWR....................... 271
GVWR....................... 271
trailer towing.................... 272
Lubricant specifications................ 406
Lug nuts
standard...................... 307
tightening sequence................. 304
M
Maintenance schedule and record (see separate Maintenance
Schedule and Record booklet)........... 3
Maintenance (see Servicing).............. 333
Manual transmission
clutch.....................251, 376
fluid, checking and adding.............. 376
lubricant specifications................ 406
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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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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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