Failure to follow these precautions may
adversely affect the handling of the vehicle
and make it easier for the driver to lose control
and roll over.
Tires that are larger or smaller than your vehicle's
original tires may also affect the accuracy of your
speedometer.
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS
Snow tires must be the same size and grade
as the tires you currently have on your
vehicle.
The tires on your vehicle have all weather treads to
provide traction in rain and snow. However, in some
climates, you may need to use snow tires and
chains. If you need to use snow tires and chains, it is
recommended that steel wheels are used of the
same size and specifications as those originally
installed.
Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and
chains:
²Use only SAE Class S chains.
²Install chains securely, verifying that the chains do
not touch any wiring, brake lines or fuel lines.
²Drive cautiously. If you hear the chains rub or
bang against your vehicle, stop and re-tighten the
chains. If this does not work, remove the chains
to prevent damage to your vehicle.
²If possible, avoid fully loading your vehicle.
²Do not use tire chains if your vehicle is equipped
with P225/55ZR16 or P215/6OR16 tires.
²Remove the tire chains when they are no longer
needed. Do not use tire chains on dry roads.
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²The suspension insulation and bumpers will help
prevent vehicle damage. Do not remove these
components from your vehicle when using snow
tires and chains.
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT
AUTOMOTIVE FUELS
Important safety precautions
Do not overfill the fuel tank. The pressure in
an overfilled tank may cause leakage and
lead to fuel spray and fire.
The fuel system may be under pressure. If
the fuel filler cap is venting vapor or if you
hear a hissing sound, wait until it stops before
completely removing the fuel filler cap. Otherwise,
fuel may spray out and injure you or others.
If you do not use the proper fuel filler cap,
excessive pressure or vacuum in the fuel
tank may damage the fuel system or cause the fuel
system to work improperly in a collision, which
may result in possible personal injury.
Automotive fuels can cause serious injury or
death if misused or mishandled.
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fluid,
refill capacity ........ 191
fluid,
specifications.. 193,194
Radio .......................... 29
Relays ............... 125,132
Remote entry
system ................... 60,62
illuminated entry .... 62
locking/unlocking
doors ........................ 61
opening the trunk ... 61
panic alarm ............. 62
replacement/additional
transmitters ............. 63
replacing
the batteries ............ 63
Roadside
emergencies ......... 70,72
Roof rack ................. 123
Safety belts (see
Safety restraints) ...... 11
78,79,80,81,82,83
Safety Compliance
Certification Label .. 198
Safety defects,
reporting .................. 215
Safety restraints ........ 78
79,80,81,82,83,85
cleaning the safety
belts .................. 88,189
extension
assembly .................. 86
for adults .. 79,80,81,82
for children ........ 93,94
lap belt ............... 83,84
warning light
and chime ........ 7,11,87
Safety seats
for children ........... 95,96
Seat belts (see
Safety restraints) ...... 78Seats .......................... 74
child safety
seats .................... 95,96
cleaning ................. 188
Servicing your
vehicle ...................... 141
Spark plugs,
specifications ........... 190
194,195
Special notice .............. 3
Specification chart,
lubricants .......... 193,194
Speed control ............ 45
Speedometer ............. 12
Starting your
vehicle ........ 102,103,104
jump starting ........ 135
preparing to start
your vehicle ....... 70,72
Steering wheel
tilting ....................... 51
Tachometer ............... 13
Tilt steering wheel .... 51
Tires .... 132,160,161,162
changing ................ 132
checking the
pressure ................. 162
replacing ................ 163
rotating .................. 162
snow tires
and chains ............. 164
tire grades ............. 161
treadwear .............. 161
Towing ..................... 119
trailer towing ........ 119
wrecker .................. 140
Transaxle
automatic
operation ............... 111
fluid,
refill capacities ...... 191
Index
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