
10 Index
A
Accident
Inertia fuel shut-off switch .................... 6-11
After an accident........................................ 6-11
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) ...................................................... 1-31
Air bag warning light .................................. 1-37
Air cleaner housing filter ............................ 8-17
Air conditioner
Air conditioner operation ........................ 4-5
Air conditioner service .......................... 4-15
Air conditioner specification label ......... 9-12
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
lubrication recommendations.................. 9-6
Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped)..................................... 4-11
Heater and air conditioner (manual)....... 4-3
Rear seat air conditioner ...................... 4-14
Air flow charts .............................................. 4-7
Alarm system (See vehicle security
system) ...................................................... 2-12
Anti-lock brake system (ABS).................... 5-14
Anti-lock brake warning light ..................... 2-10
Armrests..................................................... 1-11
Ashtray (See cigarette lighter and
ashtray) ...................................................... 2-23Audio system
Compact disc (CD) player ........... 4-30, 4-32
FM-AM radio with cassette player ........ 4-20
FM-AM radio with cassette player and
compact disc (CD) player ..................... 4-26
Autolamp switch......................................... 2-18
Automatic
Automatic power window switch .......... 2-31
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ...... 8-12
Driving with automatic transmission ....... 5-6
Transmission selector lever lock
release .................................................... 5-7
B
Battery........................................................ 8-14
Battery replacement (See remote keyless
entry system) ............................................... 3-8
Before starting the engine ........................... 5-5
Brake
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) .............. 5-14
Brake booster ....................................... 8-22
Brake fluid ..................................... 8-13, 9-2
Brake light (See stop light) ................... 8-27
Brake pedal .......................................... 8-21
Brake system ........................................ 5-14
Brake warning light ................................. 2-9
Brake wear indicators ........................... 2-12Parking brake check ............................. 8-21
Parking brake operation ......................... 5-9
Self-adjusting brakes ............................ 8-21
Break-in schedule ...................................... 5-11
Bulb check/instrument panel ....................... 2-8
Bulb replacement ....................................... 8-27
C
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants...................................................... 9-2
Car phone or CB radio .............................. 4-46
Cargo net ................................................... 2-27
Cargo (See vehicle loading information) ... 9-13
Check engine indicator light
(See malfunction indicator light) ................ 2-11
Child restraint with top tether strap ........... 1-68
Child restraints ........................................... 1-54
Child safety sliding door lock....................... 3-5
Cigarette lighter (accessory) and ashtray .. 2-23Cleaning exterior and interior ...................... 7-2
Clock................................................. 4-21, 4-27
Cold weather driving .................................. 5-16
Compact disc (CD) player ................ 4-30, 4-32
Controls
Audio controls (rear) ............................. 4-35
Audio controls (steering wheel) ............ 4-34
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G
Gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge ........ 2-6
Fuel gauge.............................................. 2-6
Odometer ................................................ 2-5
Speedometer .......................................... 2-5
Tachometer............................................. 2-5
General maintenance ........................... 8-2, 8-3
Glove box................................................... 2-26
H
Hazard warning flasher switch .................. 2-19
Head restraints .......................................... 1-10
Headlight control switch............................. 2-16
Headlights .................................................. 8-25
Heated seats.............................................. 2-20
Heater
Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped)..................................... 4-11
Heater and air conditioner (manual)....... 4-3
Rear seat air conditioner ...................... 4-14
Homelink Transceiver
HomeLinkTUniversal Transceiver
(If so equipped) .................................... 2-35
Hood release ............................................... 3-9
Horn ........................................................... 2-20I
Ignition switch .............................................. 5-4
Important vehicle information label............ 9-11
Increasing fuel economy............................ 5-12
Indicator lights and chimes (See warning/
indicator lights and audible reminders) ....... 2-8
Inertia fuel shut-off switch.......................... 6-11
Instrument brightness control .................... 2-17
Integrated child safety seats...................... 1-73
Interior lights .............................................. 2-34
J
Jump starting ...................................... 6-8, 8-15
K
Key ............................................................... 3-2
Keyless entry system (See remote keyless
entry system) ............................................... 3-6
L
Labels
Air conditioner specification label ......... 9-12
Emission control information label........ 9-11
Engine serial number ........................... 9-11
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ................ 9-11
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ...... 9-10Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate ...................................................... 9-10
Warning labels (for SRS) ..................... 1-37
License plate
Installing the license plate .................... 9-12
Light
Air bag warning light............................. 1-37
Brake light (See stop light) ................... 8-27
Bulb check/instrument panel .................. 2-8
Bulb replacement.................................. 8-27
Cornering light ...................................... 2-19
Headlight control switch ....................... 2-16
Headlights ............................................. 8-25
Interior lights ......................................... 2-34
Light bulbs ............................................ 8-25
Luggage compartment lights ................ 2-34
Spotlights (See map light) .................... 2-35
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ................................................ 2-8
Lock
Child safety sliding door lock ................. 3-5
Door locks............................................... 3-2
Fuel filler lid lock opener lever ............. 3-10
Power door locks ............................ 3-2, 3-4
Rear door lock ...................................... 3-10
Luggage compartment lights ..................... 2-34
Luggage rack ............................................. 2-30
Luggage (See vehicle loading
information) ................................................ 9-13
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M
Maintenance
General maintenance ...................... 8-2, 8-3
Maintenance precautions ....................... 8-5
Seat belt maintenance.......................... 1-54
Under the hood and vehicle ................... 8-4
Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) ............... 2-11
Manual front seat adjustment ...................... 1-3
Manual vent windows ................................ 2-32
Map lights .................................................. 2-35
Map pocket ................................................ 2-24
Mirror
Outside mirrors ..................................... 3-14
Vanity mirror ......................................... 3-12
Multi-remote control system (See remote
keyless entry system) .................................. 3-6
O
Odometer ..................................................... 2-5
Oil
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ................................................ 9-2
Changing engine oil.............................. 8-10
Changing engine oil filter...................... 8-11
Checking engine oil level ....................... 8-9
Engine oil ................................................ 8-9
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation ..................................... 9-4
Engine oil viscosity ................................. 9-5Outside mirrors .......................................... 3-14
Overdrive switch .......................................... 5-8
Overheat
If your vehicle overheats ...................... 6-10
Owner's manual/service manual order
information ................................................. 9-23
P
Parcel Shelf ............................................... 2-28
Parking
Parking brake check ............................. 8-21
Parking brake operation ......................... 5-9
Parking/parking on hills ........................ 5-13
Personal reading light ................................ 2-34
Power
Power door locks ............................ 3-2, 3-4
Power steering fluid ...................... 8-13, 9-2
Power support front seat ........................ 1-4
Power vent windows............................. 2-32
Power windows..................................... 2-30
Precautions
Maintenance precautions ....................... 8-5
Precautions on seat belt usage............ 1-39
Precautions when starting and driving ... 5-2
Push starting .............................................. 6-10
R
Radio
Car phone or CB radio ......................... 4-46FM-AM radio with cassette player ........ 4-20
FM-AM radio with cassette player and
compact disc (CD) player ..................... 4-26
Readiness for inspection maintenance
(I/M) test..................................................... 9-21
Rear door ................................................... 3-10
Rear door lock ........................................... 3-10
Rear power socket..................................... 2-22
Rear seat air conditioner ........................... 4-14
Rear window defogger switch ................... 2-16
Rear window wiper and washer
switches ..................................................... 2-16
Refrigerant recommendation ....................... 9-6
Registering your vehicle in another
country ....................................................... 9-10
Remote keyless entry system .................... 3-6
Removing and installing the second row
bench seat ................................................. 1-12
Reporting safety defects (USA) ................. 9-21
S
Safety
Child safety sliding door lock ................. 3-5
Reporting safety defects (USA) ............ 9-21
Seat belt
Precautions on seat belt usage............ 1-39
Seat belt extenders .............................. 1-53
Seat belt maintenance.......................... 1-54
Seat belts.............................................. 1-39
Three-point type with retractor .... 1-42, 1-45
Two-point type without retractor ........... 1-51
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