affect vehicle/trailer handling, possibly
causing vehicle sway. When being
passed by larger vehicles, be prepared
for possible changes in crosswinds that
could affect vehicle handling. If swaying
does occur, firmly grip the steering
wheel, steer straight ahead, and immedi-
ately (but gradually) reduce vehicle
speed. This combination helps to stabi-
lize the vehicle. Never increase speed.
cBe careful when passing other vehicles.
Passing while towing a trailer requires
considerably more distance than normal
passing. Remember the length of the
trailer must also pass the other vehicle
before you can safely change lanes.
cTo maintain engine braking efficiency
and electrical charging performance, do
not use overdrive.
cAvoid holding the brake pedal down too
long or too frequently. This could cause
the brakes to overheat, resulting in re-
duced braking efficiency.
When towing a trailer, change fluid in the
transmission more frequently. For addi-
tional information see the ``Mainte-
nance'' section earlier in this manual.Department of Transportation (DOT) Qual-
ity Grades: All passenger car tires must
conform to Federal Safety Requirements in
addition to these grades.
Treadwear
Treadwear grade is a comparative rating
based on tire wear rate when tested under
controlled conditions on specified govern-
ment test courses. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one and a half
(1-1/2) times as well on the government
course as a tire graded 100. However,
relative tire performance depends on actual
driving conditions, and may vary signifi-
cantly, due to variations in driving habits,
service practices and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
Traction AA, A, B and C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest,
are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades repre-
sent the tire's ability to stop on wet pave-
ment as measured under controlled condi-
tions, on specified government test surfaces
of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C
may have poor traction performance.
WARNING
The traction grade assigned to your ve-
hicle tires is based on straight-ahead
braking traction tests, and does not in-
clude acceleration, cornering, hydro-
planing, or peak traction characteristics.
Temperature A, B and C
Temperature grades are A (the highest), B,
and C. They represent a tire's resistance to
heat build-up, and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled condi-
tions on a specified indoor laboratory test
wheel. Sustained high temperature can
cause tire material to degenerate, reducing
tire life. Excessive temperatures can lead to
sudden tire failure. Grade C corresponds to
a performance level which all passenger car
tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades A
and B represent higher levels of perfor-
mance on laboratory test wheels than the
minimum required by law.
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY
GRADING
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Maintenance
General maintenance ............................. 9-2
Inside the vehicle.................................... 9-3
Maintenance precautions ....................... 8-2
Outside the vehicle ................................. 9-2
Periodic maintenance schedules ............ 9-5
Seat belt maintenance.......................... 1-40
Under the hood and vehicle ................... 9-4
Malfunction indicator light ............................ 2-9
Manual front seat adjustment ...................... 1-3
Manual vent windows ................................ 2-23
Map lights .................................................. 2-25
Map pockets .............................................. 2-20
Mirror
Inside mirror.......................................... 3-24
Outside mirror control ........................... 3-23
Outside mirrors ..................................... 3-24
Vanity mirror ......................................... 3-24
Multi-remote control system ........................ 3-9
O
Odometer ..................................................... 2-4
Oil
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants .............................................. 10-2
Changing engine oil................................ 8-6
Changing engine oil filter........................ 8-7
Checking engine oil level ....................... 8-5Engine oil ................................................ 8-5
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation ................................... 10-4
Engine oil viscosity ............................... 10-5
Outside mirror control ................................ 3-23
Outside mirrors .......................................... 3-24
Overdrive switch .......................................... 5-7
Overhead storage compartment ................ 2-20
Overheat
If your vehicle overheats ...................... 6-10
Owner's manual order form ..................... 10-21
P
Parcel shelf ................................................ 3-17
Parking
Parking brake check ............................. 8-19
Parking brake operation ......................... 5-9
Parking/parking on hills ........................ 5-13
Periodic maintenance schedules ................. 9-5
Personal reading light ................................ 2-24
Power
Power door lock...................................... 3-7
Power steering fluid ...................... 10-2, 8-9
Power support front seat ........................ 1-4
Power vent windows............................. 2-23
Power windows..................................... 2-21
Precautions
Maintenance precautions ....................... 8-2
Precautions on seat belt usage............ 1-26
Precautions when starting and driving ... 5-2
Push starting .............................................. 6-10R
Radio
AM-FM radio with cassette player ........ 4-16
AM-FM radio with cassette player and
compact disc player.............................. 4-22
CB radio or car phone .......................... 4-34
Readiness for inspection maintenance
(I/M) test................................................... 10-20
Rear door ................................................... 3-15
Rear door lock ........................................... 3-15
Rear power point ....................................... 2-18
Rear seat air conditioner ........................... 4-14
Rear window defogger switch ................... 2-13
Rear window wiper and washer
switches ..................................................... 2-13
Refrigerant recommendation ..................... 10-6
Registering your vehicle in another
country ....................................................... 10-9
Remote keyless entry system
(See multi-remote control system) .............. 3-9
Removing and installing the second row
bench seat ................................................... 1-8
Reporting safety defects (USA) ............... 10-19
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Safety
Child safety sliding door lock ................. 3-6
Reporting safety defects (USA) .......... 10-19
Seat belt
Precautions on seat belt usage............ 1-26
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