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Start the engine and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If it does not go
out within ten seconds, turn of f
the engine. There is a mechanical
problem that needs to be repaired
bef ore you can continue driving
(see on page).
Let the vehicle sit f or a minute.
Open the hood, and check the oil
level (see page ). An engine
very low on oil can lose pressure
during cornering and other driving
maneuvers.
If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page ).
This light should never come on
when the engine is running. If it
starts flashing or stays on, the oil
pressure has dropped very low or
lost pressure. Serious engine
damage is possible and you should
take immediate action. Saf ely pull of f the road, and shut
of f the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning indicators.
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T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator
Emergency T owing
259
NOTICE:LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATORRunning the engine with low
oil pressure can cause serious
mechanical damage almost immediately.
Turn of f the engine as soon as you can
saf ely get the vehicle stopped.
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The interior f use box is on the
driver’s lower lef t side. To remove
the f use box lid, pull it toward you
and take it out of its hinges.The under-hood f use box is located
near the back of the engine compart-
ment on the driver’s side. To open it,
pushthetabsasshown.If something electrical in your
vehicle stops working, the first thing
youshouldcheckforisablownfuse.
Determine f rom the chart on pages
and , or the diagram on the
f use box lid, which f use or f uses
control that component. Check those
f uses f irst, but check all the f uses
bef ore deciding that a blown f use is
not the cause. Replace any blown
f uses and check if the device works.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0). Make sure the headlights and
all other accessories are off.
Remove the cover f rom the f use
box.
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Fuses
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
Checking and Replacing Fuses
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Transceiver . 158
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Hood, Opening the . 166
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Hydraulic Clutch . 226
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 272
Ignition
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Keys . 79
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Switch . 82
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Timing Control System . 283
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Immobilizer System . 81
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 61
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Inf ant Restraint . 40
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Inf ant Seats . 40
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Tether Anchorage Points . 50
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 238
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Inside Mirror . 98
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Inspection, Tire . 240
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Installing a Child Seat . 45
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Tether Anchorage Points . 47
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Using LATCH . 46
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Instrument Panel . 61
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 76 ........................................
Introduction . i
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 250
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Jack, Tire . 250
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Jump Starting . 255
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Keys . 79
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Label, Certif ication . 272
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Lane Change, Signaling . 74
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 15, 19
Lights
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Bulb Replacement . 228
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Indicator . 61
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Parking . 74
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Turn Signal . 65
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 82
Locks
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Anti-thef t Steering Column . 82
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Fuel Fill Door . 165 ..................................
Glove Box . 108
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Lockout Prevention . 84
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Power Door . 83
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Trunk . 89
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Low Coolant Level . 169
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Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 180
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 62, 259
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 274
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Luggage . 173
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Maintenance . 199
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 203
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Record . 208
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Required Indicator . 70
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Saf ety . 200
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Schedule . 204-207
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 62, 260
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Manual Transmission . 180
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 224
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Meters, Gauges . 68
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Methanol in Gasoline . 280
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Mirrors, Adjusting . 98
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Modif ications . 172
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