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Larger ChildrenChildren who have outgrown child restraints should
wear the vehicle's safety belts.
If you have the choice, a child should sit next to a
window so the child can wear a lap
-shoulder belt and
get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide.
Accident statistics show that children are safer if they
are restrained in the rear seat. But they need to use the
safety belts properly.
Children who aren't buckled up can be thrown out in
a crash.
Children who aren't buckled up can strike other
people who are.
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CAUTION:
Never do this.
Here two children are wearing the same belt. The
belt can't properly spread the impact forces. In a
crash, the two children can be crushed together
and seriously injured. A belt must be used by
only one person at a time.
Q:What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt,
but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is
very close to the child's face or neck?
A:Move the child toward the center of the vehicle, but
be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child's
shoulder, so that in a crash the child's upper body
would have the restraint that belts provide. If the
child is sitting in a rear outside position of a
four
-door model, see ªRear Safety Belt Comfort
Guidesº in the Index. If the child is so small that
the shoulder belt is still very close to the child's
face or neck, you might want to place the child in a
seat that has a lap belt, if your vehicle has one.
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CAUTION:
Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and
injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in
a crash.
Put things in the cargo area of your vehicle.
Try to spread the weight evenly.
Never stack heavier things, like suitcases,
inside the vehicle so that some of them are
above the tops of the seats.
Don't leave an unsecured child restraint in
your vehicle.
When you carry something inside the
vehicle, secure it whenever you can.
Don't leave a seat folded down unless you
need to.
There's also important loading information for off-road
driving in this manual. See ªLoading Your Vehicle for
Off
-Road Drivingº in the Index.
Payload
The payload capacity is shown on the Certification/Tire
label. This is the maximum load capacity that your
vehicle can carry. Be sure to include the weight of the
occupants as part of your load. If you added any
accessories or equipment after your vehicle left the
factory, remember to subtract the weight of these things
from the payload. Your dealer can help you with this.
Add-On Equipment
When you carry removable items, you may need to put a
limit on how many people you carry inside your vehicle.
Be sure to weigh your vehicle before you buy and install
the new equipment.
NOTICE:
Your warranty doesn't cover parts or
components that fail because of overloading.
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BBB Auto Line 8-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Better Business Bureau Mediation 8-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Blizzard, Driving In 4-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake Fluid 6-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake, Parking 2-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake System Warning Light 2-79 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brakes
Adjustment 6
-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Anti-Lock 4-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Master Cylinder 6-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pedal Travel 6-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing System Parts 6-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trailer 4-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wear 6-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock Check 7-43 . . . . . . . . . . .
Braking 4-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Braking in Emergencies 4-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Break-In, New Vehicle 2-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brightness Control 2-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BTSI Check 7-43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bulb Replacement 6-34, 6-65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Canadian Roadside Assistance 8-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Capacities and Specifications 6-65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Carbon Monoxide 2-9, 2-38, 4-40, 4-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player 3-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cargo Cover 2-63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cargo Tie Downs 2-63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Center Front Passenger Position 1-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Certification/Tire Label 4
-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chains
Safety 4
-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tire 6-48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing a Flat Tire 5-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Charging System Light 2-77 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check Gages Light 2-85 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking Your Restraint Systems 1-56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chemical Paint Spotting 6-56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child Restraints 1-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Center Seat Positions 1-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position 1-48 . . . . . . . . . . .
Securing in the Right Front Seat Position 1-50 . . . . . . . . . .
Top Strap 1-47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Where Not to Put 1-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Where to Put 1-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cigarette Lighter 2-65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Circuit Breakers and Fuses 6-59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaner, Air 6-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels 6
-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exterior Lamps and Lenses 6-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fabric 6-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Glass 6-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inside of Your Vehicle 6-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument Panel 6-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior Plastic Components 6-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Leather 6-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside of Your Vehicle 6-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stains 6-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Seat Passengers 1-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seats 1-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Window Defogger 3-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Window Washer/Wiper 2-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Seats 1-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rearview Mirror 2-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reclining Front Seatbacks 1-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 7-47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recovery Hooks 5-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recovery Tank, Coolant 5-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recreational Vehicle Towing 4-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacement
Bulbs 6
-65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parts 6-66 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel 6-47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reporting Safety Defects 8-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Restraints
Check 7
-41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking 1-56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child 1-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Head 1-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing Parts After a Crash 1-57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Retained Accessory Power 2-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reverse, Automatic Transmission 2-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reverse, Manual Transmission 2-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Right Front Passenger Position 1-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Roadside Assistance 8-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Roadside Assistance, Canadian 8-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rocking Your Vehicle 5-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rotation, Tires 6-43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Belts 1-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adults 1-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Care 6-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Center Front Passenger Position 1-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Center Rear Passenger Position 1-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Children 1-39, 1-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driver Position 1-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Extender 1-56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How to Wear Properly 1-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lap Belt 1-30, 1-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lap-Shoulder 1-16, 1-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Questions and Answers 1-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Comfort Guides 1-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Seat Passengers 1-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing After a Crash 1-57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Right Front Passenger Position 1-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Use During Pregnancy 1-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Why They Work 1-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Chains 4-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Defects, Reporting 8-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Warnings and Symbols iii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Scheduled Maintenance Services 7
-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seatback
Latches 1
-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reclining Front 1-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seats 1-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seats and Restraint Systems 1-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Second Gear, Automatic Transmission 2-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Second Gear, Manual Transmission 2-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Security Warning Light 2-84 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .