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Safety seats for children................ 102
and air bags................... 91,102
attaching with tether straps............. 113
automatic locking mode (retractor)......... 91,102
in front seat.................... 102
in rear outboard................102, 104
in rear seat..................... 102
tether anchorage hardware.............. 114
Seat belts (see Safety restraints).............. 87
Seats.......................... 83
adjusting the seat, manual............... 84
adjusting the seats, power............... 85
child safety seats.................. 102
cleaning upholstery................. 226
head restraints.................... 83
Serial number (VIN).................. 239
Service concerns.................... 238
Servicing your vehicle................. 177
precautions when servicing............. 178
servicing when you tow............... 174
Shift-lock system................... 131
Shift positions (see Gearshift)............130, 136
Shoulder and lap belts (see Safety restraints)...... 87,89
Shoulder belts (see Safety restraints)......... 89,92
Side mirrors...................... 74
adjusting....................... 74
Sliding moon roof (see Moon roof)............ 67
Snow tires and chains................. 208
Spare tire....................... 161
changing the tire................161, 163
finding the spare.................. 162
removing the spare tire............... 162
storing the flat tire...............162, 164
temporary spare.................. 161
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Spark plugs, specifications............... 229
Special driving conditions............... 145
Specification chart, lubricants.............. 231
Speed control
turning off...................... 64
when towing a trailer................ 144
Speedometer...................... 20
Starting your vehicle
preparing to start your vehicle............ 117
starting a cold engine................ 118
starting after a collision............... 149
starting a warm engine............... 120
starting your vehicle if the battery is disabled..... 169
Steering, power.................... 130
Steering wheel
horn......................... 62
locking........................ 56
tilting........................ 63
Storage compartments.................. 55
center console..................... 76
Storing your vehicle.................. 232
Sunroof (moon roof)................... 67
Sun visor........................ 70
Supplemental air bag readiness light........... 16
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)........... 96
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Tachometer....................... 21
Tail lamps
bulb replacement................219, 223
cleaning...................... 226
Temperature control (see Climate control)......... 47
Tether anchor installation (see Child restraints)...... 113
Tilt steering wheel.................... 63
Tires......................... 203
changing...................... 161
checking the pressure................ 203
cleaning...................... 227
inspection and maintenance............. 205
replacing...................... 205
rotating...................... 204
snow tires and chains................ 208
spare tire...................... 162
storing your vehicle................. 234
tire grades..................... 206
treadwear..................... 206
wear bands..................... 205
Towing a trailer (see Trailer towing).......... 141
Towing your vehicle.................. 174
using wheel dollies................. 174
with a tow truck.................. 174
Traction control.................... 129
Trailer towing..................... 141
calculating maximum trailer weight.......... 141
safety chains.................... 143
tips........................ 144
trailer brakes.................... 143
trailer lamps.................... 144
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Transaxle
automatic operation................. 130
fluid, checking and adding (automatic)........ 195
fluid, refill capacities................ 230
lubricant specifications................ 231
Transaxle control switch................ 133
Transmitter (see Remote entry).............. 79
Trip odometer...................... 21
Trunk, using the remote entry system to open....... 80
Tune-up specifications (VECI).............. 218
Turn signal....................... 59
indicator lights.................... 19
lever......................... 59
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Used engine oil, disposal................ 178
V
Variable interval wipers................. 60
VECI (Vehicle Emission Control Information) decal.... 218
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)........... 239
Vehicle loading
automatic transaxles................. 140
calculating the load................. 140
manual transaxles.................. 140
understanding loading information.......... 139
Vehicle storage.................... 232
Ventilating your vehicle (see Climate control)....... 47
Viscosity (see Engine oil)................ 184
Visor (see Sun visor)................... 70
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Warm engine, starting................. 120
Warning chimes
headlamps on.................... 16
key in ignition.................... 58
safety belt...................... 12
Warning lights (see Lights)................ 9
Warranties....................... 3
basic......................... 3
Canada....................... 3
radio......................... 45
Warranty Information Booklet.............. 3
Washer fluid...................... 60
reservoir...................... 189
windshield..................... 189
Weight limits (GAWR, GVWR)............. 139
Wheel dollies (see Towing)............... 174
Wheels
anti-theft lugnuts.................. 168
cleaning...................... 227
covers....................... 164
inspection and maintenance............. 205
lug nuts...................... 163
Windows........................ 73
manual windows, operating.............. 73
power windows, operating............... 73
Windshield, washing................... 60
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Windshield washer fluid and wipers........... 60
checking and adding fluid.............. 189
checking and replacing wiper blades......... 202
operation....................... 60
reservoir...................... 189
specifications.................... 231
variable interval wipers................ 60
Windshield wipers and washer.............. 60
Wrecker towing.................... 174
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Service Station Information
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