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Vehicle Storage
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Maintenance Tips
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If you plan on storing your vehicle for an
extended period of time (60 days or more), refer
to the following maintenance recommendations
to ensure your vehicle stays in good operating
condition.
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General
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Store all vehicles in a dry, ventilated place.
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Protect from sunlight, if possible.
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If vehicles are stored outside, they require
regular maintenance to protect against rust
and damage.
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Body
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Wash vehicle thoroughly to remove dirt,
grease, oil, tar or mud from exterior surfaces,
rear wheel housing and underside of front
fenders.
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Periodically wash vehicles stored in exposed
locations.
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Touch-up raw or primed metal to prevent
rust.
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Index 313
Circuit breakers
checking and replacing........ 189
see also fuses............. 181
Cleaning your vehicle.......... 261
CD player and discs.......... 38
chrome and aluminum parts...... 262
engine compartment......... 264
exterior............... 261
exterior lamps............ 262
fabric................ 263
headlamps.............. 262
instrument panel.......... 55,262
instrument panel lens......... 263
interior............... 263
interior lamps............ 262
mirrors................ 82
plastic parts............. 262
polishing............... 261
rustproofing............. 262
safety belts.............. 262
tail lamps.............. 262
upholstery and interior trim...... 263
washing............... 261
waxing............... 261
wheels................ 264
Climate control system.......... 55
air conditioning............ 55
heating................ 55
heating only system........... 57
Clock.................. 62
Clutch................. 167
adjusting............... 222
fluid...............222, 237
fluid reservoir..........220, 222
operation while driving........ 167
recommended shift speeds....... 169
shifting the gears........... 168
specifications............. 267
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Speedometer............... 20
Starting your vehicle
preparing to start your vehicle..... 149
starting a cold engine......... 151
starting after a collision........ 190
starting a warm engine........ 151
starting your vehicle if the
battery is disabled......... 200
Steering, power............. 161
Steering wheel
horn.................. 72
locking................ 65
tilting................. 72
Storage compartments, center console.... 83
Storing your vehicle........... 268
Sun visor................. 79
Sunvisor................. 79
Supplemental air bag readiness light.... 14
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) . . . 124
T
Tachometer................ 21
mechanical cluster........... 21
Tail lamps
bulb replacement.........256, 260
cleaning............... 262
Temperature control (see Climate control) . . 55
Tilt steering wheel............ 72
Tires.................. 239
changing............... 191
checking the pressure......... 239
cleaning............... 264
inspection and maintenance...... 239
replacing............... 241
rotating............... 240
snow tires and chains......... 244
spare tire.............. 193
storing your vehicle.......... 271
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328 Index
Tires (continued)
tire grades............241±242
treadwear............241±242
wear bands.............. 241
Towing a trailer (see Trailer towing) . . . 173
Towing your vehicle........... 207
using wheel dollies.......... 207
with a tow truck........... 207
Traction-lok rear axle.......... 161
Trailer towing.............. 173
calculating maximum trailer weight . 173±174
safety chains............. 175
tips................. 176
trailer brakes............. 175
trailer lamps............. 176
Transaxle
automatic operation.......... 162
fluid, refill capacities......... 266
lubricant specifications......... 267
Transaxle control switch......... 165
Transmission
automatic operation.......... 162
fluid, checking and adding (automatic) . 235
fluid, checking and adding (manual) . . 237
fluid, refill capacities......... 266
lubricant specifications......... 267
manual operation........... 167
Transmission control switch....... 165
Transmitter (see Remote entry)....... 97
Trip odometer............... 20
Trunk
remote release lever........... 64
using the remote entry system to open . . 98
Tune-up specifications (VECI)....... 255
Turn signal................ 67
indicator lights........... 17,68
lever................67±68
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330 Index
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Warm engine, starting.......... 151
Warning chimes
key in ignition............. 66
safety belt............... 13
Warning lights (see Lights)......... 8
Warranties................ 4
basic.................. 4
Canada................. 4
radio.................. 54
Warranty Information Booklet....... 4
Washer fluid............... 69
rear window reservoir......... 223
reservoir............... 223
windshield.............. 223
Weight limits (GAWR, GVWR)...... 170
Wheel bearings, lubricant specifications . . 267
Wheel dollies (see Towing)........ 207
Wheels
anti-theft lugnuts........... 199
cleaning............... 264
covers............194±195, 198
inspection and maintenance...... 239
lug nuts............... 194
ornaments.............. 198
Windows................. 80
manual windows, operating....... 80
one-touch down...........80±81
power windows, operating........ 80
rear, defrosting............. 58
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