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ÌDriving less than 5 miles (8
km) per trip or, in f reezing
temperatures, driving less
than 10 miles (16 km) per trip.
Driving in extremely hot
[over 90°F (32°C)] conditions.
Extensive idling or long
periods of stop-and-go driving.
Trailer towing, driving with a
roof rack, or driving in
mountainous conditions.
Driving on muddy, dusty, or
de-iced roads.
Follow the Maintenance
Schedule f or Severe Conditions. Follow the Severe Conditions
Maintenance Schedule if you
drive your car under
one or more of the f ollowing
conditions:
MAINLY
Maint enance
U.S. Owners
Canadian Owners
216
Visually inspect the following items:
Service at the indicated
distance or time whichever
comes first.
miles x 1,000
km x 1,000
months
Replace every 3,750 miles (6,000 km) or 6 monthsCheck oil and coolant at each fuel stop
See Air Conditioning Filter on page for replacement information under special driving conditions.
Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots
Suspension components
Driveshaft boots
Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
All fluid levels and conditions of fluids
Cooling system hoses and connections
Exhaust system
Fuel lines and connections
Lights and controls, Vehicle underbody Rotate tires every 7,500 miles (12,000 km)
Inspect every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 6 months
Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 6 months
Every 36 months (independent of mileage)
See Timing Belt on page for replacement information under special driving conditions. 15
24
12
30
48
2445
72
3660
96
4875
120 60 90
144 72 105
168
84 120
192
96
120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 120 months, then every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 60 months
60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 36 months, then every
30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months
Replace engine oil and oil filter
Check engine oil and coolant
Clean ( ) or replace ( ) air cleaner element
Inspect valve clearance
Replace spark plugs
Inspect and adjust drive belts
Inspect idle speed
Replace engine coolant
Replace transmission fluid
Inspect front and rear brakes
Replace brake fluid
Check parking brake adjustment
Replace air conditioning filter
Lubricate all hinges, locks and latches
Rotate tires (Check tire inflation and condition
at least once per month)
See information on maintenance and
emissions warranty, last column, page.
Adjust only if noisy
250 249 :
213
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2:
3: Premium model only
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Use normal schedule except in dusty conditons
Replace timing belt , and inspect water pump
Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions
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This section covers the more-
common problems that motorists
experience with their vehicles. It
gives you inf ormation about how to
safely evaluate the problem and what
to do to correct it. If the problem has
stranded you on the side of the road,
you may be able to get going again.
If not, you will also f ind instructions
on getting your car towed.......................
Compact Spare Tire . 278
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Changing a Flat Tire . 279
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If Your Engine Won’t Start . 285
Nothing Happens or the Starter Motor Operates ............................
Very Slowly . 285
The Starter Operates ................................
Normally . 286
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Jump Starting . 286
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If Your Engine Overheats . 289
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 291
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Charging System Indicator . 292
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 293
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Readiness Codes .294
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Brake System Indicator . 295
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Closing the Moonroof . 296
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Fuses .297
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Checking and Replacing . 298
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Emergency Towing .302
Taking Care of the Unexpected
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed277
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Use a screwdriver or coin to
remove the round plug in the
center of the headliner.Remove the wrench. Replace the
round plug.
If the electric motor will not close
the moonroof , do the f ollowing:
Check the f use f or the moonroof
motor (see page ). If the f use
is blown, replace it with one of the
same or lower rating.
Try closing the moonroof . If the
new f use blows immediately or the
moonroof motor still does not
operate, you can close the
moonroof manually. Insert the moonroof wrench into
the socket behind this plug. Turn
the wrench until the moonroof is
f ully closed.
Get the moonroof wrench out of
the tool kit in the trunk. 5.
6.
4.
1.
2.
3. 297
Closing t he Moonroof
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed296
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Amps.
No. Circuits Protected
No. Amps.
Circuits Protected
:
15 A
10 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 15 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 15 A
30 A
7.5 A
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
On Canadian models Driver’s Power Window
Heated Seat
Driver’s Power Seat Slide
Passenger’s Power Seat
Reclining
Rear Lef t Power Window
Front Right Power Window
ACC (Radio)
Navigation System, Daytime
Running Lights
Interior Light, Courtesy
Lights
Power Door Locks
Clock, Back up
A/C Mg Clutch
Moonroof
Rear Right Power Window
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14 15
16 20 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
10 A
7.5 A 20 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 30 A
20 A
On Canadian models
Fuel Pump
SRS
Heater Control, A/C Clutch
Relay, Cooling Fan Relay
R/C Mirror
Daytime Running Lights
ECU (ECM/PCM), Cruise
Control
Moonroof
ACC Relay, Navigation
Instrument Panel, Back-up
Lights, Memory Seat
Turn Signals
IG Coil
Wiper, Washer
Starter Signal
Type S only
1:
2:
Driver’s Power Seat Reclining
Passenger’s Power Seat Slide
1
2
Fuses
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed301
INTERIOR FUSE BOXES
Driver’s Side Passenger’s Side F Frroo n
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Capacities Chart . 308
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 53
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Carrying, Cargo .173
Cassette Player ............................................
Care .141
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Operation .137
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Changer .142
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Ceiling Light .111
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Certif ication Label .306
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Chains .256
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .225
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When to .214
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Changing a Flat Tire .279
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Changing Engine Coolant . 230
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Charging System Indicator . 59, 292
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 178
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Childproof Door Locks . 84
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Child Saf ety .21
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Child Seats .26
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Tether Anchorage Points . 41
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Cleaner Element, Air . 238Cleaning
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Aluminum Wheels .271
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Carpeting .272
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Exterior .270
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Interior .272
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Leather .273
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Seat Belts .273
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Vinyl .273
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Windows .274
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Climate Control System . 116, 123
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Clock, Setting the .105
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CO in the Exhaust .53
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Coin Box .106
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 179
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Compact Spare .278
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Console Compartment . 106
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Consumer Inf ormation . 320
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Controls, Instruments and . 55
Coolant ........................................
Adding .228
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Checking .169
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Proper Solution .228
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Replacing .230
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Temperature Gauge . 66
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Corrosion Protection .275 Crankcase Emissions Control
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System .314
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Cruise Control Operation . 153
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Customer Relations Of f ice . 320
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard .2, 56
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Daytime Running Lights . 70
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 323
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 74
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Def rosting the Windows . 122, 127
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Dimensions .308
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Dimming the Headlights . 69
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 234
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Engine Oil .168
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Directional Signals .71
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 190
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Disposal of Used Oil .227
Doors ..............................
Monitor Light .62
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Power Door Locks .79
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 310
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Drive Belts .249
Index
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CONT INUED
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving . 177
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Economy . 170
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In Bad Weather . 199
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In Foreign Countries . 313
Driving Position Memory ..........................................
System . 96
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Economy, Fuel . 170
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Emergencies on the Road . 277
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Battery, Jump Starting . 286
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Brake System Indicator . 295
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Changing a Flat Tire . 279
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Charging System Indicator . 292
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Checking the Fuses . 297
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 291
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 293
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Manually Closing Moonroof . 296
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Overheated Engine . 289
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Emergency Brake .104
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Emergency Flashers .73
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Emergency Towing .302
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 86
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Emissions Controls .314 .............
Emissions Testing, State . 317
Engine ............................................
Belts .249
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 66
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .59, 293
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 59, 291
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 223
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Overheating .289
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Specif ications .309
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Speed Limiter .187
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Starting .179
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Ethanol in Gasoline .312
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 314
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Exhaust Fumes .53
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .19
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Exterior, Cleaning the . 270
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Fan, Interior .120, 125
Features, Comfort and ..............................
Convenience .115
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 165Filter
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Air Cleaner .238
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Air Conditioning .249
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Oil .225
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 73
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 279
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Floor Mats .272
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 234
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Brake .236
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Power Steering .237
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Windshield Washers . 233
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .135
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Fog Lights .70
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Foreign Countries, Driving in . 313
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Four-way Flashers .73
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Front Airbags .9, 47
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Fuel .164
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Fill Door and Cap .165
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Gauge .66
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Octane Requirement . 164
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Oxygenated .312
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Reserve Indicator .63
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Tank, Filling the .165
Index
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CONT INUED
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Neutral Gear Position . 183
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New Vehicle Break-in . 164
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 306
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Keys . 76
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Label, Certif ication . 306
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Lane Change, Signaling . 71
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 15, 44
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement . 259
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Indicator . 57
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Parking . 69
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Turn Signal . 71
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Load Limit . 174
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 78
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Lockout Prevention . 80
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 78
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Fuel Fill Door . 165
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Glove Box . 87
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Power Door .79
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Trunk .85
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Low Coolant Level .169
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 59, 291
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 308.........................................
Luggage .173
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Maintenance .209
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 221
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Record .219
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Required Indicator .67
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Saf ety .210
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Schedule .214-218
Malf unction Indicator ....................................
Lamp .59, 293
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Memory, Driving Position . 96
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Meters, Gauges .64
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Methanol in Gasoline . 312
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Mirrors, Adjusting .94
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Moonroof .103
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Closing Manually .296
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Operation .103 ...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 164
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Odometer .65
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Odometer, Trip .65
Oil ........................
Change, How to .225
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Change, When to .214
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Checking Engine .168
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Pressure Indicator . 59, 291
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .224
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 79
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .314
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Operation in Foreign Countries . 313
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Outside Mirrors .94
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Overheating, Engine .289
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 221
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Oxygenated Fuels .312
Index
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