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Park the vehicle on f irm, level and
non-slippery ground. Put the
transmission in Park (automatic)
or Reverse (manual). Apply the
parking brake.The tools are in the trunk. Open
the trunk and raise the trunk f loor
by lif ting up on the back edge.
Turn on the hazard warning lights,
and turn the ignition switch to
LOCK (0). Have all the
passengers get out of the vehicle
while you change the tire. Take the tool kit out of the trunk.
Unscrew the wing bolt and take
the spare tire out of its well.
If you have a f lat tire while driving,
stop in a saf e place to change it.
Drive slowly along the shoulder until
you get to an exit or an area that is
far away from the traffic lanes.
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Changing a Flat T ire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed249
TRUNK FLOOR
SPARE TIRE JACK
TOOL KIT
The vehicle can easily roll off
the jack, seriously injuring
anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for
changing a tire exactly, and
never get under the vehicle
when it is supported only by thejack.
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Tighten the wheel nuts securely in
the same crisscross pattern. Have
the wheel nut torque checked at
the nearest automotive service
f acility.
Tighten the wheel nuts to:
Put on the spare tire. Put the
wheel nuts back on f inger-tight,
then tighten them in a crisscross
pattern with the wheel wrench
until the wheel is f irmly against
the hub. Do not try to tighten
them f ully. Remove the center cap before
storing the f lat tire in the trunk
well.
Place the flat tire face down in the
spare tire well.
Remove the spacer cone f rom the
wing bolt, turn it over, and put it
back on the bolt.
Secure the f lat tire by screwing
the wing bolt back into its hole.
Store the jack in its holder. Turn
the jack’s end bracket to lock it in
place. Replace the cover. Store the
tools.
Lower the vehicle to the ground
and remove the jack. 15.
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14. 16. 19.
17. 18. 20.
LX, EX, and EX-V6 models
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
Changing a Flat T ire
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WING BOLT
SPACER CONEFor
normaltire
For
sparetire
80 lbf·ft (108 N·m , 11 kgf·m)
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Diagnosing why the engine won’t
start f alls into two areas, depending
on what you hear when you turn the
key to START (III):You hear nothing, or almost
nothing. The engine’s starter
motor does not operate at all, or
operates very slowly.
You can hear the starter motor
operating normally, or the starter
motor sounds like it is spinning
f aster than normal, but the engine
does not start up and run. When you turn the ignition switch to
START (III), you do not hear the
normal noise of the engine trying to
start. You may hear a clicking sound
or series of clicks, or nothing at all.
Check the transmission interlock.
If you have a manual transmission,
the clutch pedal must be pushed
all the way to the f loor or the
starter will not operate. With an
automatic transmission, it must be
in Park or Neutral.
Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
Turn on the headlights, and check
their brightness. If the headlights
are very dim or don’t light at all,
the battery is discharged. See on page .
Store the wheel cover or center
cap in the trunk. Make sure it does
not get scratched or damaged.
Check these things:
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Changing a Flat T ire, If the Engine Won’t Start
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
If the Engine Won’t Start Nothing Happens or the StarterMotor Operates Very Slowly
Jump Starting
253
Loose items can fly around the
interior in a crash and could
seriously injure the occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools
securely before driving.
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Accessories . 171
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
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Position) . 82
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Accessory Power Socket . 107
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Additives, Engine Oil . 215
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Airbag (SRS) . 9
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Airbag System Components . 22
............................
Air Conditioning . 110
.........................................
Usage . 115
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Air Pressure, Tires . 239
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Alcohol in Gasoline . 280
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
................................
Description . 189
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Indicator . 63, 190
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Operation . 188
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Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 82
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Audio System . 122, 130, 132, 140
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Automatic Speed Control . 155
..............
Automatic Transmission . 182
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Capacity, Fluid . 274
.......................................
Shif ting . 182
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 182
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Shif t Lever Positions . 182
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Shif t Lock Release . 185 Battery
Charging System ...........................
Indicator . 62, 260
............................
Jump Starting . 255
..............................
Maintenance . 244
............................
Specif ications . 275
..............................
Bef ore Driving . 163
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Belts, Seat . 8
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Beverage Holders . 107
Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 189
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Break-in, New Linings . 164
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Bulb Replacement . 233
...........................................
Fluid . 225
.......................................
Parking . 104
.........................
System Indicator . 62
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Wear Indicators . 188
.............................
Braking System . 188
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Break-in, New Car . 164
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 76
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Brights, Headlights . 74
Bulb Replacement
..............................
Brake Lights . 233
................
Front Parking Lights . 231 .................................
Headlights . 228
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High-mount Brake Light . 234
............................
Specif ications . 275
...............................
Trunk Light . 233
....................
Turn Signal Lights . 231
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen . 228
............................
Capacities Chart . 274
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 56
.............................
Carrying Cargo . 173
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
...................................
CD Changer . 132
..............................
CD Player . 130, 131
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CD Pocket, Center . 106
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Certif ication Label . 272
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Chains . 243
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Changing a Flat Tire . 249
Changing Oil
........................................
How to . 216
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When to . 204, 206
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Charging System Indicator . 62, 260
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 178
Index
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Childproof Door Locks . 85
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Child Seats . 34
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Lower Anchorage Points . 46
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Tether Anchorage Points . 50
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Climate Control Sensors . 121
.........................
Clock, Setting the . 153
...................................
Clutch Fluid . 226
........................
CO in the Exhaust . 282
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 179
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Compact Spare . 248
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Console Compartment . 107
...............
Consumer Inf ormation . 288
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Controls, Instruments and . 59
Coolant
........................................
Adding . 219
....................................
Checking . 169
.........................
Proper Solution . 219
...................
Temperature Gauge . 69
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System . 282
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Cruise Control Operation . 155
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Customer Service Of f ice . 288
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii .......................................
Dashboard . 60
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Daytime Running Lights . 76
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 290
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 77
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Dimensions . 274
...............
Dimming the Headlights . 74
Dipstick
.
Automatic Transmission . 221, 222
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Engine Oil . 168
..........................
Directional Signals . 74
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 188
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Disposal of Used Oil . 217
Doors
..............
Locking and Unlocking . 83
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 277
Downshif ting, 5-speed Manual
.............................
Transmission . 180
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
...........................................
Driving . 177
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Economy . 170
................
In Foreign Countries . 281
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Dual Temperature Control . 119
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 235 ..............................
Economy, Fuel . 170
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Emergencies on the Road . 247
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Battery, Jump Starting . 255
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Brake System Indicator . 262
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Changing a Flat Tire . 249
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Charging System Indicator . 260
..................
Checking the Fuses . 265
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 259
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 260
...
Manually Closing Moonroof . 263
..................
Overheated Engine . 257
.........................
Emergency Brake . 103
......................
Emergency Flashers . 76
......................
Emergency Towing . 264
.......................
Emissions Controls . 282Engine
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 69
Malf unction Indicator
................................
Lamp . 62, 260
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 62, 259
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 214
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Overheating . 257
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Specif ications . 274
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Speed Limiter . 181, 184
Index
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 170
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Gasohol . 280
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Gasoline . 164
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Gauge . 70
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Octane Requirement . 164
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Tank, Filling the . 165
................
Gas Station Procedures . 165
Gauges
...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 69
...............................................
Fuel . 70 ...............................
Speedometer . 68
.................................
Tachometer . 68
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 182
5-speed Manual
.........................
Transmission . 180
......................................
Glove Box . 108
.............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 228
..............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 76
........................................
Headlights . 74
........................................
Aiming . 228
..............
Automatic Lighting Off . 75
............
Daytime Running Lights . 76
............
Low Beams, Turning on . 74
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Reminder Chime . 74
........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 228
...................................
Turning on . 74
..............................
Head Restraints . 94
.....................
Heating and Cooling . 110
.................................
Heated Mirror . 99
..........................
Fan, Interior . 110, 111
.........................................
Features . 109
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 165
Filter
.........................
Dust and Pollen . 235
...............................................
Oil . 216
5-speed Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 224
5-speed Manual Transmission ................................
Shif ting the . 180
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 76
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 249
Fluids
.
Automatic Transmission . 221, 222
..........................................
Brake . 225
.........................................
Clutch . 226 ..............
Manual Transmission . 224
..........................
Power Steering . 226
..................
Windshield Washer . 218
...........................
Folding Rear Seat . 95
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Foreign Countries, Driving in . 281
..........................
Four-way Flashers . 76
.................................................
Fuel . 164
......................
Fill Door and Cap . 165
...........................................
Gauge . 70
................
Octane Requirement . 164
...............................
Oxygenated . 280
........................
Tank, Filling the . 165
.....................
Fuses, Checking the . 265
.......................................
Starting . 179
..........
Engine Speed Limiter . 181, 184
......................
Ethanol in Gasoline . 280
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 282
...............................
Exhaust Fumes . 56
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
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Belts by . 17
Index
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Supplemental Restraint System......................................
Servicing . 32
.........................
SRS Indicator . 28, 63
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System Components . 22
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Synthetic Oil . 215
.....................................
Tachometer . 68
......
Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 233
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 247
Technical Descriptions
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 277
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Emissions Control Systems . 282
.....................
Oxygenated Fuels . 280
Three Way Catalytic
...............................
Converter . 284
.......................
Temperature Gauge . 69
..............
Tether Anchorage Points . 50
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 284
..........................
Time, Setting the . 153
....................................
Timing Belt . 227
....................................
Tire Chains . 243
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat . 249
.................................
Tire Labeling . 279 ...............................................
Tires . 238
..............................
Air Pressure . 239
.........................
Checking Wear . 240
..........................
Compact Spare . 248
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 277
......................................
Inf lation . 238
..................................
Inspection . 240
...................................
Replacing . 241
......................................
Rotating . 241
...........................................
Snow . 242
............................
Specif ications . 276
...................
Tools, Tire Changing . 249
Towing
.....................................
A Trailer . 194
................
Emergency Wrecker . 264
..............
Traction Control System . 191
...
TCS Activation Indicator . 63, 192
......................
TCS Indicator . 64, 191
...............
TCS ON/OFF Switch . 192
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ......................
Automatic . 221, 222
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual . 224
..........
Fluid Selection . 221, 223, 224
..............
Identif ication Number . 272 .............
Shif ting the Automatic . 182
..................
Shif ting the Manual . 180
.....................................
Treadwear . 277
.......................................
Trip Meter . 69
................................................
Trunk . 89
....................
Emergency Opener . 90
.................................
Opening the . 89
...................
Open Monitor Light . 64
....................................
Turn Signals . 74
Unexpected, Taking Care
..........................................
of the . 247
....
Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 277
........................
Unleaded Gasoline . 164
.....................
Upholstery Cleaning . 235
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 217
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Vanity Mirror . 104
.................
Vehicle Capacity Load . 174
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Vehicle Dimensions . 274
Index
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