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Cleaning the SeatsLeatherFor routine cleaning, wipe the surface with a soft,
damp cloth. For more thorough cleaning, wipe the
surface with a leather and vinyl cleaner or a mild
soap.
Wipe the surface with a damp, soft cloth, then dry
and buff with a dry, soft cloth.FabricRemove dust and loose dirt with a whisk broom or
a vacuum cleaner. Remove fresh spots immediately.
Follow the directions that come with the cleaner.
NOTE:Before using any cleaner, test it on a small,
hidden area of fabric. If the fabric's color or texture
is adversely affected by a particular cleaner, do not
use it.
Cleaning the WheelsWash the wheels with the same detergent you use
to wash your vehicle's body. Do not use acid-based
wheel cleaners, steel wool, abrasives, fuel, or strong
detergents. These substances will damage protective
coatings. Use tar and road oil remover to remove
grease and tar.
NOTE:Before going to a car wash, find out if the
brushes are abrasive.
If you have whitewall tires that are difficult to clean
with regular detergent, use whitewall tire cleaner.
Follow the directions on the container and rinse the
tires with plenty of clean water.
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Index
A
ABS warning light (see Anti-lock
brake system)............ 11
Accessory position on the ignition.... 73
Accessory power source, power
point outlet............. 73
Accident damage............ 212
Air bag supplemental
restraint system........... 135
and child safety seats......137, 141
description............. 135
driver air bag............ 135
indicator light............ 14
operation.............. 137
passenger air bag........... 135
service and information labels..... 139
tone generator............ 139Air cleaner filter
location............... 216
specifications............ 257
Air conditioning, electronic automatic
temperature control system....... 55
Air suspension, description........ 170
Alarm, activating remote personal..... 112
Aluminum wheels........... 200
Antenna, radio (see Electronic
sound system)............ 40
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)...... 224
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description............. 167
see also Brake............ 167
warning light............ 11
Anti-theft lug nuts and key........ 203
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Brake fluid
brake warning light.......... 12
checking and adding......... 221
description............. 221
specifications............ 259
Brakes................ 167
adjustment............. 167
anti-lock.............. 167
applying the brakes.......... 167
brake warning light.......... 11
fluid, checking and adding....... 221
fluid, refill capacities......221, 258
fluid, specifications.......... 259
master cylinder........... 221
new brake linings........... 5
noise................ 167
parking............... 168
servicing.............. 167
when storing your vehicle....... 262Break-in period.............. 5
Brights (high beams).......... 13
Bulbs, replacing............ 248
halogen............... 249
headlamps.............. 249
C
Canada, customer assistance....... 270
Canada, warranty information....... 3
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan
(CAMVAP).............. 271
Capacities for refilling fluids....... 258
Carbon monoxide in exhaust....... 165
Car seats for children
(see Child safety seats)........ 141
Cassette tape player (see Electronic sound
system)............... 40
Catalytic converter........... 246
Changing a tire............. 192
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298Charging system warning light...... 15
Childproof locks............ 96
Child safety restraints.......... 140
child safety belts........... 158
child safety seats........... 141
Child safety seats
and air bags............. 141
attaching with tether straps...... 158
automatic locking mode
(retractor)........130, 141, 143
in front seat..........141, 143
in rear outboard seat......141, 151
in rear seat............. 141
tether anchorage hardware...... 158
Chime
headlamps on............ 32
key in ignition............ 75
safety belt.............. 13
Circuit breakers, checking and replacing . . 191Cleaning your vehicle
chrome and aluminum parts...... 253
exterior............... 253
exterior lamps............ 254
fabric................ 255
headlamps.............. 254
instrument panel........... 254
interior............... 255
interior lamps............ 254
mirrors............... 90
plastic parts............. 254
polishing.............. 253
rustproofing............. 254
safety belts............. 254
tail lamps.............. 254
upholstery and interior trim...... 255
washing............... 253
waxing............... 253
wheels............... 255
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304High beams (continued)
operation.............. 76
Hood................. 215
latch location............ 215
lubrication specifications....... 259
release lever............. 215
working under the hood....... 213
Horn................. 79
I
Idle, relearning..........208, 213
Ignition
chime............... 75
positions of the ignition........ 73
removing the key.......... 75
Infant seats (see Safety seats)....... 141
Instrument cluster, electronic....... 9
Instrument panel............. 7
Interval wipers............. 77
J
Jack.................. 193
operation.............. 196
positioning............. 196
storage............... 193
Jump-starting your vehicle
attaching cables........... 206
disconnecting cables......... 208
K
Keyless entry system
locking and unlocking doors...... 107
programming entry code....... 109
Keys
key in ignition chime......... 75
positions of the ignition........ 73
removing from the ignition...... 75
stuck in lock position......... 75
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PCV valve, specifications........ 257
Phone, cellular............. 101
Power features
mirrors............... 89
moon roof.............. 87
seats................ 121
windows.............. 98
Power point electrical outlet....... 73
Power steering
dipstick............... 229
driving with power steering...... 173
fluid, checking and adding....... 229
fluid, refill capacity.......... 258
fluid, specifications.......... 259
servicing.............. 173
Programmable memory seat....... 99
R
Radio (see Electronic sound systems) . . . 33
Rear axle
lubricant specification......... 259
refill capacity............ 258
Rearview mirror............ 89
Refill capacities for fluids........ 258
Regulations, National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration............ 263
Remote entry system
arming and disarming the
anti-theft system.......... 112
locking/unlocking doors........ 111
opening the trunk.......... 111
panic alarm............. 112
replacement/additional transmitters . . . 114
replacing the batteries........ 114
Reporting safety defects......... 263
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308Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints)
adult................ 124
child................ 140
head................ 119
infant............... 140
Reverse................ 175
Roadside emergencies.......... 181
Rotating the tires............ 234
S
Safety belts (see Safety restraints)..... 124
Safety Compliance Certification Label . . . 177
Safety defects, reporting......... 263
Safety information relating to
automotive fuels........... 242
Safety restraints
adjusting the
safety belts . . 126, 128, 130, 131, 134
automatic locking mode........ 130
automatic locking mode (retractor) . . . 130
center front lap belt......... 134center rear lap belt.......... 134
cleaning the safety belts........ 254
extension assembly.......... 134
for adults.............. 124
for children............. 140
for infants.............. 140
for pregnant women......... 124
head................ 119
lap and shoulder belts........ 126
lap belt............... 134
maintenance............. 135
proper use............. 124
replacement............. 135
warning light and chime....... 13
Safety seats for children
and air bags..........131, 141
attaching with tether straps...... 158
automatic locking mode
(retractor)........130, 141, 143
in front seat..........141, 143
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in rear outboard........141, 151
in rear seat............. 141
tether anchorage hardware...... 158
Seat belts (see Safety restraints)..... 124
Seats
adjusting the seats, power....... 121
child safety seats........... 141
cleaning upholstery.......... 255
head restraints............ 119
programmable memory seat...... 99
Service concerns............ 265
Servicing your vehicle.......... 211
precautions when servicing...... 213
Shift positions (see Gearshift)...... 173
Shoulder and lap belts
(see Safety restraints)......... 126
Shoulder belts
(see Safety restraints)......... 126Side mirrors
adjusting.............. 100
heated............... 101
Sliding moon roof (see Moon roof).... 87
Spare tire
changing the tire........... 192
conventional spare.......... 193
finding the spare........... 193
removing the spare tire........ 193
storing the flat tire.......... 193
temporary spare........... 192
Spark plugs, specifications........ 257
Specification chart, lubricants....... 259
Speed control, turning off........ 83
Speedometer.............. 20
Starting your vehicle
preparing to start your vehicle..... 161
starting a cold engine......... 162
starting after a collision........ 181
starting a warm engine........ 163
starting your vehicle if the battery
is disabled............. 204
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