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Whichever style you select, f ollow
the booster seat maker’s instructions.
However, if the belt touches or
crosses the child’s neck, the child
needs to use a booster seat.
This could result in
serious neck injuries during a crash.
If a child needs a booster seat, we
recommend choosing a style that
allows the child to use the lap/
shoulder belt directly, without a
shield, as shown.
This could cause
very serious injuries during a crash.
It also increases the chance that the
child will slide under the belt in a
crash and be injured. Devices intended to improve
occupant comf ort or reposition the
shoulder part of a seat belt, severely
compromise the protective capability
of the seat belt and increase the
chance of serious injury in a crash.
If they do, they could
be very seriously injured in a crash.
Protecting Children
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Using a Boost er Seat
Do not let a child wear a seat belt across t he neck.
Do not let a child put the shoulderpart of a seat belt behind t he back orunder t he arm. Do not put any accessories on a seat
belt.
T wo children should never use t hesame seat belt .
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The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration and Transport
Canada recommend that all children
ages 12 and under be properly
restrained in a back seat.
The back seat is the saf est place f or
a child of any age or size.
A child may continue using a booster
seat until the tops of the ears are
even with the top of the seat-back. A
child of this height should be tall
enough to use the lap/shoulder belt
without a booster.
Physically, a child must be large
enough f or the lap/shoulder belt to
properly f it over the hips, chest, and
shoulder (see pages and ). If
the seat belt does not f it properly,
the child should not sit in the f ront.
To saf ely ride in f ront, a child must
be able to f ollow the rules, including
sitting properly and wearing the seat
belt properly throughout a ride.
Of course, children vary widely. And
while age may be one indicator of
when a child can saf ely ride in the
f ront, there are other important
f actors you should consider.
In addition, the passenger’s f ront
airbag poses serious risks to children.
If the seat is too f ar f orward, or the
child’s head is thrown f orward
during a collision, or the child is
unrestrained or out of position, an
inf lating f ront airbag can kill or
seriously injure the child.
The side airbag also poses risks. If
any part of a larger child’s body is in
the path of a deploying airbag, the
child could receive possibly serious
injuries. 16 36
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Protecting Children
When Can a Larger Child Sit in Front
Maturity
Physical Size
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Put the child seat in the rear lef t
or right vehicle seat and attach the
child seat to the lower anchorages
according to the child seat maker’s
instructions.Attach the tether strap hook to the
tether anchorage point and tighten
the strap according to the child
seat maker’s instructions.
Push and pull the child seat
f orward and f rom side to side to
verif y that it is secure enough to
stay upright during normal driving
maneuvers.
Follow the child seat maker’s
instructions f or any additional
advice on adjusting or tightening
the fit.
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4.5.
6.
Protecting Children
Driver and Passenger Saf ety41
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Capacities Chart . 342
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 51
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Carrying Cargo . 204
Cassette Player
............................................
Care . 181
...........
Operation . 124, 142, 152, 178
..............
CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
..........
CD Changer . 127, 138, 156, 174
..............................
CD Player . 136, 172
........................
Certif ication Label . 340
............................................
Chains . 289
....................
Changing a Flat Tire . 313
............
Changing Engine Coolant . 257
Changing Oil
........................................
How to . 252
......................................
When to . 240
...
Charging System Indicator . 56, 326
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 208
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Childproof Door Locks . 79
.......................................
Child Seats . 26
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Tether Anchorage Points . 39
...................................
Cleaner, Air . 269
Cleaning
....................
Aluminum Wheels . 305 ...................................
Carpeting . 306
......................................
Exterior . 304
.........................................
Fabric . 307
.......................................
Interior . 306
...................................
Seat Belts . 307
...........................................
Vinyl . 307
......................................
Window . 308
...............
Climate Control System . 111
...........................
Clock, Setting the . 96
...................................
Clutch Fluid . 268
........................
CO in the Exhaust . 349
..........................................
Coin Box . 97
............
Cold Weather, Starting in . 210
..............................
Compact Spare . 312
...................
Console Compartment . 97
...............
Consumer Inf ormation . 355
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 53
Coolant
........................................
Adding . 255
....................................
Checking . 200
.........................
Proper Solution . 255
...................
Temperature Gauge . 61
....................
Corrosion Protection . 309
Crankcase Emissions Control
........................................
System . 349
............
Cruise Control Operation . 185 ..........
Customer Relations Of f ice . 356
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
.......................................
Dashboard . 54
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Daytime Running Lights . 65
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 358
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 68
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Dimensions . 342
...............
Dimming the Headlights . 64
Dipstick
.
Automatic Transmission . 263, 264
..................................
Engine Oil . 198
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Directional Signals . 66
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 219
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Disposal of Used Oil . 254
Doors
..............
Locking and Unlocking . 73
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Power Door Locks . 74
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 345
Downshif ting, 5-speed Manual
.............................
Transmission . 211
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Drive Belts . 282
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
Index
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Parking Brake . 95
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Parking Lights . 64
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 351
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PGM-FI System . 350
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Polishing and Waxing . 305
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Pollen Filter . 282
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Pre-Drive Saf ety Checklist . 11
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 19
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Protecting Adults . 12
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 20
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 19
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Protecting Children . 21
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Protecting Inf ants . 30
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Protecting Larger Children . 36
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Protecting Small Children . 33
Using Child Seats with
.....................................
Tethers . 39
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Using LATCH . 40
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Saf ety Belts . 8 .........
Safety Defects, Reporting . 358
.................................
Saf ety Features . 7
...........................................
Airbags . 9
..................................
Door Locks . 10
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Head Restraints . 10
.......................................
Seat Belts . 8
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Seats & Seat-Backs . 10
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 52
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Saf ety Messages . ii
...........................................
Seat Belts . 8
...............
Additional Information . 42
Automatic Seat Belt
...............................
Tensioners . 43
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Cleaning . 307
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 42
................................
Maintenance . 44
Reminder Light and
................................
Beeper . 42, 56
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System Components . 42
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Use During Pregnancy . 19
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Seats, Adjusting the . 82
............................
Security System . 184
...............................
Serial Number . 340
...........................
Service Intervals . 240
...........................
Service Manual . 359
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Service Station Procedures . 194
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Radiator Overheating . 323
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Radio/Cassette Sound System . 119
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 296
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Rear Seat Armrest . 88
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Rear Seat, Folding . 87 ............................
Rear View Mirror . 93
.................
Rear Window Def ogger . 68
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 82, 85
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Recommended Shif t Speeds . 212
.............................
Reminder Lights . 55
.......................
Remote Transmitter . 75
Replacement Inf ormation
.................
Air Cleaner Element . 269
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Coolant . 257
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Engine Oil and Filter . 252
..........................................
Fuses . 332
................................
Light Bulbs . 292
....................................
Schedule . 240
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Spark Plugs . 272, 274
...........................................
Tires . 287
.............................
Wiper Blades . 279
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash . 44
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Reserve Tank, Coolant . 200
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Restraint, Child . 21
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Reverse Gear Position . 214
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Rotation, Tire . 287
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Bulb Replacement...................................
Spotlights . 299
...............................
Trunk Light . 300
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Turn Signal Lights . 292
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Bulbs, Halogen . 290
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
...................................
Dashboard . 2, 56
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Daytime Running Lights . 68
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 360
................
Def ogger, Rear Window . 72
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Def rosting the Windows . 113, 121
............................
Dimensions . 344, 346
...............
Dimming the Headlights . 67
Dipstick
..........
Automatic Transmission . 261
..................................
Engine Oil . 196
...................
Capacities Chart . 344, 346
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 52
.............................
Carrying Cargo . 202
Cassette Player
....................................
Care . 150, 178
...................
Operation . 135, 146, 175
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
..................
CD Changer . 132, 151, 171
..............................
CD Player . 130, 169
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Ceiling Light . 105
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Center Pocket . 104
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Certif ication Label . 342
............................................
Chains . 287
Changing Oil
........................................
How to . 250
......................................
When to . 238
....................
Changing a Flat Tire . 313
............
Changing Engine Coolant . 255 ...
Charging System Indicator . 58, 328
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 206
.....................................
Child Saf ety . 20
.......................................
Child Seats . 25
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Tether Anchorage Points . 40
....................
Cleaner Element, Air . 267
Cleaning
....................
Aluminum Wheels . 305
...................................
Carpeting . 306
......................................
Exterior . 304
.........................................
Fabric . 307
.......................................
Interior . 306
.......................................
Leather . 307
...................................
Seat Belts . 307
...........................................
Vinyl . 307
....................................
Windows . 308
...............
Climate Control System . 115
.........................
Clock, Setting the . 100
...................................
Clutch Fluid . 265
........................
CO in the Exhaust . 352
........................................
Coin Box . 104
............
Cold Weather, Starting in . 208
..............................
Compact Spare . 312
.................
Console Compartment . 102
...............
Consumer Inf ormation . 358
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 55 Coolant
........................................
Adding . 253
....................................
Checking . 198
.........................
Proper Solution . 253
...................................
Replacing . 255
...................
Temperature Gauge . 64
....................
Corrosion Protection . 309
............................
Courtesy Lights . 106
Crankcase Emissions Control
........................................
System . 352
............
Cruise Control Operation . 181
..........
Customer Relations Of f ice . 359
Index
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 342
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 192
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Odometer . 63
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Odometer, Trip . 64
Oil
........................
Change, How to . 250
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Change, When to . 238
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Checking Engine . 196
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Pressure Indicator . 58, 327
Selecting Proper Viscosity
......................................
Chart . 249
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 78
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
....................................
Recovery . 352
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Operation in Foreign Countries . 351
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Outside Mirrors . 97
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Overheating, Engine . 324
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 245
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Oxygenated Fuels . 350 ..............................
Paint Touch-up . 305
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Panel Brightness Control . 69
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Park Gear Position . 212
...........................................
Parking . 216
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Parking Brake . 99
Parking Brake and Brake
.................
System Indicator . 59, 331
.................................
Parking Lights . 67
..
Parking Over Things that Burn . 216
.............................
PGM-FI System . 353
..................
Polishing and Waxing . 305
............
Pre-Drive Saf ety Checklist . 11
.........
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 18
..................
Proper Seat Belt Usage . 15
............................
Protecting Adults . 12
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 19
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 18
........................
Protecting Children . 20
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Protecting Inf ants . 29
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Protecting Larger Children . 36
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Protecting Small Children . 33
Using Child Seats with
.....................................
Tethers . 40 ...................
Radiator Overheating . 324
Radio/Cassette/CD Changer
....................
Sound System . 138, 161
.............
Radio/CD Sound System . 123
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Readiness Codes . 340, 355
..
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 294
............................
Rear Seat Access . 89
..........................
Rear Seat, Folding . 91
............................
Rear View Mirror . 97
.................
Rear Window Def ogger . 72
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 85, 88
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Recommended Shif t Speeds . 210
.............................
Reminder Lights . 57
................
Remote Audio Controls . 178
.......................
Remote Transmitter . 83
Replacement Inf ormation
.................
Air Cleaner Element . 267
..............
Dust and Pollen Filter . 280
..........................
Engine Coolant . 255
................
Engine Oil and Filter . 250
..........................................
Fuses . 334
................................
Light Bulbs . 290
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Schedule . 236, 242
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Spark Plugs . 269, 271
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Timing Belt . 281
...........................................
Tires . 285
.............................
Wiper Blades . 277
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash . 44
...
Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant . 198
...............................
Restraint, Child . 20
..................
Reverse Gear Position . 212
................................
Rotation, Tire . 285
..................................
Saf ety Belts . 8, 41
.........
Safety Defects, Reporting . 360
.................................
Saf ety Features . 7
...........................................
Airbags . 9
..................................
Door Locks . 10
..........................
Head Restraints . 10
.......................................
Seat Belts . 8
.....................
Seats & Seat-Backs . 10
.............
Saf ety Labels, Location of . 53
...............................
Saf ety Messages . ii
.....................................
Seat Belts . 8, 41
...............
Additional Information . 41
Automatic Seat Belt
...............................
Tensioners . 43 .....................................
Cleaning . 307
................
Lap/Shoulder Belt . 15, 41
................................
Maintenance . 44
Reminder Light and
................................
Beeper . 41, 58
...................
System Components . 41
...............
Use During Pregnancy . 18
...
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 15
........................
Seats, Adjusting the . 85
....................................
Seat Heaters . 93
............................
Security System . 180
...............................
Serial Number . 342
...........................
Service Intervals . 238
...........................
Service Manual . 361
.........
Service Station Procedures . 193
..........................
Setting the Clock . 100
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 211
........................
Shif t Lock Release . 214
....................................
Side Airbags . 47
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Side Airbag Indicator . 49, 60
Side Marker Lights, Bulb
..............................
Replacement . 296
...............................
Signaling Turns . 69
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Snow Tires . 287
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Solvent-type Cleaners . 304
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Sound System . 123, 138 Spare Tire
......................................
Inf lating . 312
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Specif ications . 345, 347
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Spark Plugs, Replacing . 269, 271
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Specif ications Charts . 344, 346
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Speed Control . 181
...................................
Speedometer . 63
.......................................
Spotlights . 105
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 45
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 50
Automatic Seat Belt
...............................
Tensioners . 43
How the SRS Indicator .......................................
Works . 48
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How Your Airbags Work . 45
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SRS Components . 45
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SRS Service . 50
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SRS Indicator . 48, 60
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 78
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Starting the Engine . 207
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude . 208
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With a Dead Battery . 321
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State Emissions Testing . 355
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