Auxiliary Power Outlet................... 82
Ball Joints............................ 216
Battery............................... 213
Emergency Starting.................... 193
Gas Caution......................195,214
Heater............................. 146
Jump Starting........................ 193
Keyless Transmitter Replacement.......... 19
Location.........................193,213
Belts, Drive........................... 210
Belts, Engine.......................... 212
Body Mechanism Lubrication.............. 216
Boot, Convertible Top.................... 52
B-Pillar Location....................... 160
Brake, Parking......................... 151
Brake System.......................153,224
Anti-Lock........................... 153
Fluid Check......................... 226
Hoses.............................. 225
Master Cylinder...................... 226
Warning Light........................ 95
Brake/Transmission Interlock...........147,149Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle...... 43
Bulb Replacement...................... 240
Bulbs, Light........................... 239
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...... 246
Capacities, Fluid....................... 246
Capacity, Cargo Weight.................. 179
Caps, Filler
Fuel............................... 177
Oil (Engine)......................... 209
Radiator (Coolant Pressure).............. 222
Car Washes........................... 230
Carbon Monoxide Warning............... 177
Carpeting............................. 232
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance....... 126
Cassette Tape Player...............102,110,113
Catalytic Converter..................... 211
CD Changer..................109,114,119,121
CD Player....................107,115,117,125
Center High Mounted Stop Light........... 244
Central Locking......................... 14
Chains, Tire........................... 171
Changing A Flat Tire.................... 188
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Heater, Engine Block.................... 146
High Beam Indicator..................... 92
Homelink Transmitter.................... 77
Hood Prop............................ 66
Hood Release.......................... 65
Hoses............................224,227
Ignition
Key ................................. 9
Lock................................ 9
Illuminated Entry....................... 12
Immobilizer............................ 10
Infant Restraint......................... 36
Inside Rearview Mirror................... 58
Instrument Cluster..................88,89,90
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 87
Instrument Panel Cover.................. 233
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............ 233
Interior Fuses.......................... 237
Interior Lighting........................ 67
Interior Lights........................67,68
Introduction............................ 4Jack Location.......................... 188
Jack Operation......................... 188
Jump Starting......................... 193
Key, Programming....................... 11
Key, Replacement........................ 11
Key, Sentry............................ 10
Key-In Reminder........................ 10
Keyless Entry System..................... 16
Keys.................................. 9
Lap/Shoulder Belts...................... 24
LATCH (Lower Anchors and
Tether for CHildren)...................38,40
Latches
Hood............................... 65
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 174
Leaks, Fluid............................ 45
Lights..............................45,67
Airbag........................33,35,45,91
Anti-Lock Warning..................... 94
Automatic Headlights................... 70
Brake Warning.....................95,151
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Parking Brake......................... 151
Parking On Hill........................ 152
Passing Light........................... 71
Pets.................................. 43
Pets, Transporting....................... 43
Placard, Tire and Loading Information....... 161
Power
Brakes............................. 153
Distribution Center.................... 236
Door Locks.......................... 13
Outlet.............................. 82
Seats............................... 63
Steering............................ 155
Steering, Checking.................... 215
Windows............................ 22
Power Steering Fluid.................... 248
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts............. 29
Preparation for Jacking................... 188
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................ 27
Programmable Electronic Features.........78,81
Programming Transmitters............18,78,81Radial Ply Tires........................ 167
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)........ 222
Radio Broadcast Signals.................. 101
Radio Operation............... 110,115,125,127
Radio Remote Controls.................. 124
Radio (Sound Systems).............102,110,115
Rear Window Defroster.................. 137
Rearview Mirrors........................ 58
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine
Parts............................... 247
Reformulated Gasoline................... 175
Refrigerant............................ 215
Reminder, Lights On..................... 70
Reminder, Seat Belt...................... 28
Remote Keyless Entry.................... 16
Remote Sound System Controls............ 124
Remote Trunk Release.................... 21
Replacement Tires...................... 170
Reporting Safety Defects................. 272
Restraint, Head......................... 65
Restraints, Child........................ 35
Restraints, Occupant..................... 23
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck.............. 197
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Rotation, Tires......................... 172
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle............... 44
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle.............. 45
Safety Defects, Reporting................. 272
Safety Information, Tire.................. 156
Safety Tips............................. 44
Schedule, Maintenance................... 250
Seat Belt Maintenance................... 234
Seat Belt Reminder...................... 28
Seat Belts.........................23,24,41
And Pregnant Women.................. 29
Child Restraint....................35,36,41
Extender............................ 29
Front Seat............................ 25
Inspection........................... 44
Operating Instructions.................. 25
Pretensioners......................... 27
Reminder............................ 96
Seats................................. 61
Adjustment.......................... 61
Cleaning............................ 232
Head Restraints....................... 65Lumbar Support....................... 62
Power.............................. 63
Reclining............................ 62
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)............... 19
Selection of Coolant..................221,247
Sentry Key...........................9,10
Service Assistance...................... 268
Service Contract........................ 270
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator)................... 92
Service Manuals........................ 272
Setting the Clock....................... 100
Side Window Demisters...............132,137
Signals, Turn........................... 92
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............. 196
Snow Tires............................ 171
Spare Tire.........................167,168
Spark Plugs........................... 210
Speed Control........................74,91
Speedometer........................... 92
Starting.............................. 144
Cold Weather........................ 145
Engine Fails to Start................... 146
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Top Cover............................. 52
Towing.........................179,197,198
Disabled Vehicle...................... 197
Trailering........................... 179
Traction Control....................73,91,155
Traction Control Switch................73,155
Trailer Towing......................... 179
Minimum Requirements................ 179
Trailer and Tongue Weight.............. 179
Warnings........................... 179
Transaxle............................. 227
Additives........................... 229
Automatic.....................147,149,227
Autostick........................... 173
Filter.............................. 229
Overdrive........................... 150
Selection of Lubricant.................. 227
Transmission
Range Indicator....................... 93
Transmission....................See Transaxle
Transmitter Battery Service................ 19
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener............ 77
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry........... 16Transporting Pets........................ 43
Tread Wear Indicators................... 169
Trip Computer.......................... 97
Trip Odometer.......................... 93
Trip Odometer Reset Button................ 93
Trunk Release, Emergency...............21,22
Trunk Release Remote Control.............. 21
Turn Signals.........................70,92
Underhood Fuses....................... 236
Uniform Tire Quality Grades.............. 274
Universal Transmitter.................... 77
Unleaded Gasoline...................... 174
Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses................ 224
Vanity Mirrors.......................... 61
Vehicle Identification Number............... 6
Vehicle Loading........................ 161
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations............ 6
Vehicle Storage......................... 239
Vehicle Theft Alarm...................... 19
Vinyl Trim............................ 232
Viscosity, Engine Oil..................... 246
290 INDEX