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4. Insert the belt tongue into the buckle for that
seating position until you hear and feel the
latch engage. See Figure 3. Make sure tongue
is latched securely to buckle by pulling on
tongue.
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Buckling the belt
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5. Grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and
pull downward until all of the belt is
extracted and a click is heard. At this time,
the retractor is in the automatic locking
mode (child seat restraint mode). See
Figure 4.
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NOTE: The dual-locking mode retractor must
be in the automatic locking mode to
properly restrain a child.
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Index
A
ABS warning light
(see Anti-lock brake system)....... 12
Accessories............... 287
Accessory position on the ignition..... 65
Accessory power source, power
point outlet.............. 63
Additives, engine oil.......... 216
Air bag supplemental
restraint system..........124, 129
and child safety seats.......129±130
description............124±125
driver air bag..........124±125
indicator light............. 14
operation.............. 125
passenger air bag........... 125
service and information labels..... 125
tone generator............ 127
Air cleaner filter
location............... 213
specifications............. 265
Air conditioning, manual heating and air
conditioning system........... 55
Alarm, activating remote personal..... 98
Antenna, radio
(see Electronic sound system)...... 25
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)...... 224
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description.............. 157
see also Brake............ 157
warning light.............. 12
warninig light............. 11
Anti-theft lug nuts and key....... 199
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C
Canada, customer assistance....... 283
Canada, warranty information....... 4
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan
(CAMVAP).............. 283
Capacities for refilling fluids....... 266
Carbon monoxide in exhaust....... 154
Car seats for children
(see Child safety seats)........ 130
Cassette tape player (see Electronic
sound system)........ 25,29,41,47
Catalytic converter............ 252
CD player (see Electronic sound system) . 33±34
Chains, tires.............. 244
Changing a tire............. 191
Charging system gauge.......... 21
Charging system warning light....... 15
Child safety restraints.......... 128
child safety belts........... 146
child safety seats........... 130
Child safety seats............ 130
and air bags...........129±130
automatic locking mode
(retractor).....116, 118, 130±131, 139
in front seat...........129±130
in front seat, convertible........ 131
in front seat, coupe.......... 139
in rear outboard seat.......130, 139
in rear seat.............. 130
tether anchorage hardware....... 146
Chime
key in ignition............. 66
safety belt............... 13
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Power point electrical outlet........ 63
Power steering
dipstick............... 231
driving with power steering...... 161
fluid, checking and adding....... 231
fluid, refill capacity.......... 266
fluid, specifications.......... 267
servicing............... 161
Prop rod, hood............. 212
R
Radio (see Electronic sound systems).... 25
Rear axle
lubricant specification......... 267
refill capacity............. 266
Rearview mirror.............. 78
Rear window............... 80
defroster................ 58
washer reservoir........... 223
Refill capacities for fluids........ 266
Relays................. 181
Remote control, trunk........... 64
Remote entry system............ 97
arming and disarming the
anti-theft system........... 99
illuminated entry............ 99
locking/unlocking doors......... 98
opening the trunk............ 98
panic alarm............... 98
replacement/additional transmitters . . . 101
replacing the batteries......... 100
Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints)
adult...............103, 111
child................. 128
head................. 103
infant..............128, 130
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Roadside assistance........... 275
Roadside emergencies.......... 181
Rotating the tires............ 240
S
Safe driving tips............ 177
Safety belts (see Safety restraints)..... 111
Safety chains, when towing a trailer . . . 175
Safety information relating to
automotive fuels........... 249
Safety restraints
adjusting the safety belts . . . 114±115, 117
automatic locking mode......116, 118
automatic locking mode (retractor) . 116, 118
cleaning the safety belts........ 262
extension assembly.......... 123
for adults.............. 111
for children............. 128
for infants............128, 130
for pregnant women.....105, 111±112
head................. 103
lap and shoulder belts......111, 114
maintenance............. 123
proper use.............. 111
replacement............. 123
warning light and chime........ 13
Safety seats for children......... 130
and air bags.......116, 118, 129±131
automatic locking mode
(retractor).....116, 118, 130±131, 139
in front seat............. 130
in front seat, convertible........ 131
in front seat, coupe.......... 139
in rear outboard.......130±131, 139
in rear seat.............. 130
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Seat belts (see Safety restraints)...... 111
Seats.................. 103
adjusting the seat, manual....... 104
adjusting the seats, power....... 107
child safety seats........... 130
cleaning upholstery.......... 263
folding rear seats........... 110
head restraints............ 103
rear seat access............ 109
reclining the seat........... 106
Serial number (VIN)........... 277
Service concerns............. 276
Servicing your vehicle.......... 209
precautions when servicing...... 210
servicing when you tow........ 207
Shift-lock system............ 162
Shift positions (see Gearshift).....162, 168
Shoulder and lap belts
(see Safety restraints).......111, 114
Shoulder belts (see Safety restraints).... 114
Side mirrors............... 77
adjusting................ 82
Snow tires and chains.......... 244
Spare tire................ 192
changing the tire.........191, 194
conventional spare.......... 193
finding the spare........... 193
removing the spare tire........ 193
storing the flat tire........193, 195
temporary spare........... 192
Spark plugs, specifications........ 265
Special driving conditions........ 177
Specification chart, lubricants....... 267
Speed control
turning off............... 74
when towing a trailer.......176±177
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