Indicato
r Light s
Tur n Signa l an d
Hazar d Warnin g
Indicator s
The left or right turn signal light blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If the light does not blink or
blinks rapidly, it usually means one of the turn signal bulbs is burned out
(see page 203). Replace the bulb as
soon as possible, since other drivers
cannot see that you are signalling.
When you turn on the Hazard
Warning switch, both turn signal
lights blink. All turn signals on the
outside of the car should flash. Hig
h Bea m Indicato r
This light comes on with the high
beam headlights. See page 61 for
information on the headlight
controls.
Cruis
e Contro l Indicato r
This lights when you set the cruise
control. See page 66 for information
on operating the cruise control.
Instrument s an d Control s
CRUIS
E
CONTRO L
Light
s
Check the following: Headlights (low and high beam) Parking lights
Taillights Brake lights
High-mount brake light
Turn signals
Back-up lights Hazard light function
License plate light
Side marker lights
If you find any bulbs are burned out,
replace them as soon as possible.
Refer to the chart on page 247 to determine what type of replacement
bulb is needed.
Maintenance
TAILLIGH
T
INNE R TAILLIGH T
LICENS E PLAT E LIGHT S
Light
s
Replacin g Fron t Tur n Signal /
Parkin g an d Sid e Marke r Ligh t
Bulb s
1. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to loosen the fight assembly's
mounting screw.
2. Remove the light assembly from the bumper. 3. Remove the socket of the burned-
out bulb from the light assembly
by turning it one-quarter turn
counterclockwise.
4. To remove the front bulb, push it in slightly and turn it counterclock-
wise. To remove the side bulb, pull
it straight out of its socket. 5. Install the new bulb in the socket.
6. Insert the socket back into the
light assembly. Turn it clockwise
to lock it in place.
7. Test the lights to make sure the new bulb is working.
8. Put the light assembly into the bumper. Make sure the tab on the
light assembly fits into the bumperslot. Tighten the mounting screw.
Maintenance
SCRE
W
Light
s
4. Remove the socket by turning it one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
5. If the turn signal light bulb or tail/stoplight bulb is burned out,remove it by pushing it in and
turning counterclockwise. If the side marker light bulb is burned
out, remove it by pulling it straight
out of its socket. 6. Install the new bulb in the reverse
order of removal.
7. Push the socket into the light assembly and turn it clockwise
until it locks.
8. Test the lights to make sure the new bulb is working.
9. Install the wall lining and the trunk wall cover and secure them with
the fasteners. Refer to page206 for reinstallation of the
fasteners. Removal and Reinstallation of
Fasteners
(A Type)
Removal:
Turn the center of the fastener one- quarter turn counterclockwise using
a coin or a screwdriver. The center
will come out slightly. Then remove the fastener.
CONTINUED
Maintenanc e
Index
Belts, Seat........................................... 8
Beverage Holder.............................. 84
Body Repair.................................... 217
Brakes
Anti-lock System (ABS)............ 142
Break-in, New Linings.............. 118
Fluid............................................ 179
Light, Burned-out...................... 204
Parking.......................................... 82
System Indicator................. 54, 234
Wear Indicators......................... 141
Brakes, ABS Operation.................................... 142
System Indicator................. 55, 144
Braking System.............................. 141
Break-in, New Car......................... 118 Brightness Control, Instruments... 62
Brights, Headlights......................... 61
Bulb Replacement Back-up Lights........................... 207
Brake Lights............................... 204
Ceiling Light............................... 208
Front Parking Lights................. 203
Front Side Marker Lights......... 203
Headlights.................................. 202
High-mount Brake Light.......... 204
License Plate Lights.................. 207
Rear Side Marker Lights.......... 204
Specifications............................. 247
Spotlights.................................... 208
Trunk Light................................ 209
Turn Signal Lights..................... 203
Bulbs, Halogen............................... 202
Cables, Jump Starting With.......... 227
Capacities Chart............................. 246
Carbon Monoxide Hazard.............. 49
Carrying Cargo.............................. 127
Cassette Player Care............................................. 114
Operation.................................... 111
CAUTION, Explanation of............... ii
CD Changer.................................... 107
CD Player........................................ 105
Certification Label......................... 244
Chains............................................. 197 Change Oil
How to......................................... 170
When to....................................... 158
Changing a Flat Tire..................... 221 Changing Engine Coolant............. 172
Charging System Indicator... 54, 232
Checking
Automatic Transmission
Fluid........................................ 178
Battery Condition...................... 186
Brake Fluid................................. 179 Clutch Fluid................................ 181
Drive Belts.................................. 191
Engine Coolant........................... 123
Engine Oil................................... 122
Fuses........................................... 237
Manual Transmission Fluid..... 179Power Steering Fluid................. 181
Checklist, Before Driving............. 132
Childproof Door Locks................... 73
Cleaner, Air.................................... 182
Cleaning
Exterior....................................... 212
Interior........................................ 214
Seat Belts.................................... 214
Vinyl............................................ 214
Windows..................................... 215
Clock, Setting the............................ 83
Clutch Fluid.................................... 181
CO in the Exhaust......................... 252
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x
Turning on.................................... 61
Head Restraints............................... 77
Heating and Cooling........................ 90
High Altitude, Starting at.............. 133
High-Low Beam Switch.................. 61
High-mount Brake Light............... 204
Hood Latch..................................... 183
Hood, Opening the........................ 120
Horn................................................... 60
Hot Coolant, Warning about........ 172
Hydraulic Clutch............................ 181
Hydroplaning.................................. 146
Identification Number, Vehicle.... 244If Your Car Has to be Towed....... 241
Ignition Keys............................................... 69
Switch............................................ 69
Immobilizer System......................... 69 Important Safety Precautions.......... 6
Indicator Lights, Instrument Panel.............................................. 53
Infant Restraint................................ 29
Inflation, Proper Tire .................... 192 Jacking up the Car......................... 222
Jack, Tire........................................ 221
Jump Starting................................. 227
Lights
Bulb Replacement..................... 202
Indicator........................................ 53
Parking.......................................... 61
Turn Signal................................... 62
LOCK (Ignition Key Position)....... 71
Locks
Anti-theft Steering Column........ 71
Fuel Fill Door............................. 119
Glove Box..................................... 75
Power Door.................................. 72
Trunk............................................ 73
Low Coolant Level......................... 123
Low Fuel Indicator.......................... 55
Lower Gear, Downshifting to a.... 134
Low Oil Pressure Indicator... 54, 231
Lubricant Specifications Chart.... 246
Luggage.......................................... 127
Maintenance................................... 153 Owner Maintenance Checks.... 165
Record................................. 163-164
CONTINUED
Inside Mirror.................................... 81
Inspection, Tire.............................. 192
Instrument Panel............................. 52
Instrument Panel Brightness......... 62
Interior Cleaning............................ 214
Interior Light.................................... 87
Introduction......................................... i
Keys................................................... 69
Label, Certification........................ 244
Lane Change, Signaling.................. 62
Lap Belt............................................. 43
Lap/Shoulder Belts......................... 42
Leaking of Exhaust into Car.......... 49
Leather, Cleaning.......................... 214
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Rear Window Defogger.................. 64
Reclining the Seat
Backs............... .
76
Recommended Shift Speeds........ 135
Reminder Lights.............................. 53
Replacement Information
Air Cleaner Element.................. 182
Coolant........................................ 174
Engine Oil and Filter................. 170
Fuses........................................... 237
Light Bulbs................................. 202
Schedule..................................... 156
Spark Plugs................................. 183
Timing Belt................................. 191
Tires............................................ 195
Wiper Blades.............................. 188
Replacing Seat Belts After a
Crash............................................. 44
Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant.... 123
Restraint, Child................................ 21
Reverse Gear Position................... 137
Rotation, Tire................................. 195
Safety Belts......................................... 8
Safety Defects, Reporting*.......... 258
Safety Features.................................. 7
Airbags............................................ 9
Door Locks................................... 11
Head Restraints........................... 10
Seat Belts........................................ 8
Seats & Seat-Backs...................... 10
Safety Labels, Location of.............. 50
Safety Messages................................ ii
Seat Belt, Additional Information.. 42 Lap Belt......................................... 43
Lap/Shoulder Belt....................... 42
Seat Belt Maintenance................ 44
Seat Belt System Components... 42
Seat Belts............................................ 8
Cleaning...................................... 214
Maintenance................................. 44
Reminder Light and Beeper....... 54
System Components.................... 42
Tether Attachment Points.......... 40 Use During Pregnancy................ 19
Seats, Adjusting the......................... 75
Serial Number................................ 244
Service Intervals............................ 158
Service Manual*............................ 259
Service Station Procedures .......... 119
Setting the Clock............................. 83 Shifting
The Automatic Transmission.. 136
The 5-speed Manual
Transmission.......................... 134
Shift Lever Position Indicator...... 136
Shift Lock Release......................... 139
Side Marker Lights, Bulb
Replacement in.......................... 203
Signaling Turns................................ 62
Snow Tires...................................... 197
Solvent-type Cleaners.................... 212
Sound System................................... 98
Spare Tire
Inflating....................................... 220
Specifications............................. 247
Spark Plugs, Replacing................. 183
Specifications Charts..................... 246
Speed Control................................... 66
Speedometer....................................
57
SRS, Additiona
l Information........... 45
Additional Safety Precautions.... 48 How the SRS Indicator
Works........................................ 47
How Your Airbags Work............ 45
CONTINUED
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SRS, Additional Information
SRS Components......................... 45
SRS Service................................... 47
SRS Indicator............................. 47, 55
START (Ignition Key Position) ..... 71
Starting the Engine........................ 133 In Cold Weather at HighAltitude................................... 133
With a Dead Battery................. 227
Steam Coming from Engine......... 229
Steering Wheel
Adjustment................................... 65
Anti-theft Column Lock.............. 71
Stereo Sound System...................... 98
Storing Your Car............................ 210
Supplemental Restraint System..... 45 Servicing....................................... 47
SRS Indicator......................... 47, 55
System Components.................... 45
Synthetic Oil................................... 169
Tachometer...................................... 57
Taillights, Changing Bulbs in....... 204 Taking Care of the Unexpected.. 219
Tape Player..................................... 111
Technical Descriptions
Driving In Foreign Countries... 251
Emissions Control Systems...... 252
Oxygenated Fuels...................... 250
Three Way Catalytic Converter................................ 254
Technical Information................... 243
Temperature Gauge........................ 58
Tether Attachment Points.............. 40
Three Way Catalytic Converter... 254
Time, Setting the............................. 83
Timing Belt..................................... 191
Tire Chains..................................... 197 Tire, How to Change a Flat.......... 221
Tires................................................ 192 Air Pressure............................... 192
Checking Wear.......................... 194Compact Spare........................... 220
DOT Tire Quality Grading....... 248
Inflation....................................... 192
Inspection................................... 194
Maintenance............................... 194
Replacing.................................... 195
Rotating....................................... 195
Snow............................................ 197
Specifications............................. 247
Tools, Tire Changing.................... 221
Towing
A Trailer...................................... 147
Emergency Wrecker................. 241
Transmission
Checking Fluid Level,
Automatic............................... 178
Checking Fluid Level, Manual.................................... 179
Fluid Selection............................ 178
Identification Number............... 244
Shifting the Automatic..............136
Shifting the Manual................... 134
Treadwear...................................... 248
Trip Meter........................................ 57
Trunk................................................. 73
Opening......................................... 73
Open Monitor Light.................... 55
Turn Signals..................................... 62
Underside, Cleaning...................... 216
Unexpected, Taking Care of the........................................... 219