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Cleaning The Center Console Cup Holders Ð 300
Perform the following steps to clean the center console
cup holders:
²Grab the center of the rubber portion of the cup holder
firmly and lift upward to remove.
²Soak the rubber cup holder liner in a mixture of
medium hot tap water and one teaspoon of mild liquid
dish soap. Let soak for approximately one hour.
²After one hour pull the liner from the water and dip it
back into the water about six times. This will loosen
any remaining debris.
²Rinse the liner thoroughly under warm running water.
Shake the excess water from the liner and dry the
outer surfaces with a clean soft cloth.
²Carefully tuck the front, followed by the rear, then side
edges of the cup holder into the center console.
Cleaning The Center Console Cup Holders Ð
300C, 300 Touring
Clean with a damp cloth or towel using a mild detergent
with the cup holder in the center console.
NOTE:The 300 Touring, and 300C cup holder cannot be
removed.
Power Distribution Centers
Front Power Distribution Center
A power distribution center is located in the engine
compartment. This center contains fuses and relays.
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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
The ªScheduledº maintenance services, listed inbold
typemust be done at the times or mileages specified to
assure the continued proper functioning of the emission
control system. These, and all other maintenance services
included in this manual, should be done to provide best
vehicle performance and reliability. More frequent main-
tenance may be needed for vehicles in severe operating
conditions such as dusty areas and very short trip
driving.
Inspection and service also should be done any time a
malfunction is suspected.
NOTE:Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the
emission control devices and systems on your vehicle
may be performed by any automotive repair establish-
ment or individual using any automotive part which has
been certified pursuant to U.S. EPA or, in the State of
California, California Air Resources Board regulations.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
There are two maintenance schedules that show the
requiredservice for your vehicle.
First is ScheduleªBº. It is for vehicles that are operated
under the conditions that are listed below and at the
beginning of the schedule. Change the automatic trans-
mission fluid and filter every 60,000 miles (96 000 km) if
the vehicle is usually operated under one or more of the
conditions marked with anL.
²Day or night temperatures are below 32É F (0É C).
²Stop and go driving.
²Extensive engine idling.
²Driving in dusty conditions.
²Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km).
²More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high
speeds during hot weather, above 90É F (32É C).
²Trailer towing.L
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SCHEDULE ªBº
Follow schedule ªBº if you usually operate your vehicle
under one or more of the following conditions. Change
the automatic transmission fluid and filter every 60,000
miles (96 000 km) if the vehicle is usually operated under
one or more of the conditions marked with anL.
²Day or night temperatures are below 32É F (0É C).
²Stop and go driving.
²Extensive engine idling.
²Driving in dusty conditions.
²Short trips of less than 10 miles (16.2 km).
²More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high
speeds during hot weather, above 90É F (32É C).
²Trailer towing.L
²Taxi, police or delivery service (commercial ser-
vices).L
²Off-road or desert operation.
²If equipped for and operating with E-85 (ethanol)
fuel.
NOTE:IfANYof these apply to you then change your
engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months,
whichever comes first and follow schedule ªBº of the
9Maintenance Schedules9section of this manual.
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Power
Brakes............................. 224
Distribution Center.................... 315
Door Locks.......................... 16
Mirrors............................. 67
Outlet.............................. 127
Seats............................... 89
Steering............................ 227
Steering, Checking.................... 300
Sunroof............................ 124
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column......... 109
Windows............................ 25
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts............. 36
Preparation for Jacking................... 266
Programmable Electronic Features..... 119,123,154
Programming Transmitters............. 119,123
Radial Ply Tires........................ 239
Radiator Cap.......................... 305
Radio..........................159,164,175
Radio Broadcast Signals.................. 191
Radio Operation...............159,164,175,194
Radio Remote Controls.................. 190Radio, Satellite......................... 187
Rain Sensitive Wiper System.............. 107
Rear Seat, Folding....................... 97
Rear Window Defroster.................. 195
Rearview Mirrors........................ 65
Reclining Front Seats..................... 90
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine
Parts............................... 333
Recorder, Event Data..................... 48
Recreational Towing..................... 261
Refrigerant............................ 299
Reminder, Seat Belt...................... 35
Remote Keyless Entry.................... 20
Remote Sound System Controls............ 190
Remote Trunk Release.................... 28
Replacement Tires...................... 241
Reporting Safety Defects................. 356
Restraint, Head......................... 96
Restraints, Occupant..................... 29
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck.............. 277
Rotation, Tires......................... 249
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle............... 58
370 INDEX

Safety...........................228,236
Self-Sealing.......................... 243
Sizes............................... 229
Snow Tires.......................... 249
Spare Tire........................... 268
Spinning............................ 240
Tread Wear Indicators.................. 241
Torque Converter Clutch................. 212
Towing.............................. 259
Disabled Vehicle...................... 278
Recreational......................... 261
Trailering........................... 259
Traction Control........................ 110
Traction Control Switch.................. 110
Trailer Towing......................... 259
Minimum Requirements................ 259
Trailer and Tongue Weight.............. 259
Transaxle............................. 310
Automatic.......................... 310
Autostick........................... 222
Selection of Lubricant.................. 334
Transmission
Automatic........................209,214Shifting............................ 209
Transmission....................See Transaxle
Transmitter Battery Service................ 23
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener........... 119
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry........... 20
Transporting Pets........................ 57
Tread Wear Indicators................... 241
Trip Odometer Reset Button............... 144
Trunk Release, Emergency................. 29
Trunk Release Remote Control.............. 28
Turn Signals........................105,140
Uniform Tire Quality Grades.............. 358
Universal Joints........................ 301
Universal Transmitter.................... 119
Unleaded Gasoline...................... 250
Vanity Mirrors.......................... 68
Variance, Compass...................... 151
Vehicle Certification Label................ 256
Vehicle Identification Number............... 6
Vehicle Loading..................233,256,257
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations............ 7
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