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Check the condition of the battery
monthlybylookingatthetest
indicator window. The label on the
battery explains the test indicator’s
colors. If additional battery maintenance is
needed, see your dealer or a
qualif ied technician.
Battery posts,
terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds.
Check the terminals f or corrosion (a
white or yellowish powder). To
remove it, cover the terminals with a
solution of baking soda and water. It
will bubble up and turn brown. When
this stops, wash it of f with plain
water. Dry off the battery with a
cloth or paper towel. Coat the
terminals with grease to help prevent
f urther corrosion.
If you need to connect the battery to
a charger, disconnect both cables to
prevent damaging your vehicle’s
electrical system. Always disconnect
the negative ( ) cable first, and
reconnect it last.
WARNING:
Wash your hands af ter handling.
Checking the Battery
178
The battery gives off explosive
hydrogen gas during normaloperation.
A spark or flame can cause the
battery to explode with enough
force to kill or seriously hurt you.
Wear protective clothing and a
face shield, or have a skilled
mechanic do the batterymaintenance.
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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 to stop
that is far away from the traffic lanes.Open the trunk. Raise the trunk
f loor mat and the trunk f loor by
lif ting up on the back edge.
Take the tool kit out of the trunk.
Unscrew the wing bolt and take
the spare tire out of its well.
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.
Park the vehicle on f irm, level and
non-slippery ground. Put the
transmission in Park (automatic)
or Reverse (manual). Apply the
parking brake.
5.
4.
3.
2.
1.
Changing a Flat T ire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
183
SPARE TIRE TRUNK FLOOR
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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Saf ely pull of f the road, and shut
of f the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning indicators.
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 ).
Start the engine, and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If it does not go
out within 10 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). Immediately turn of f all electrical
accessories. Try not to use other
electrically operated controls such as
the power windows. Keep the engine
running; starting the engine will
discharge the battery rapidly.
Go to a service station or garage
where you can get technical
assistance.
This indicator should never
come on when the engine is
running. If it starts f lashing or stays
on, the oil pressure has dropped very
low or lost pressure. Serious engine
damage is possible and you should
take immediate action. If the charging system
indicator comes on brightly
when the engine is running, the
battery is not being charged.
1. 2. 3. 4.
154
125
202
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator
Emergency T owingCharging System Indicator
194
Running 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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Quality grades can be f ound where
applicable on the tire sidewall
between the tread shoulder and the
maximum section width. For
example:
All passenger car tires must conf orm
to Federal Saf ety Requirements in
addition to these grades. The treadwear grade is a compara-
tive rating based on the wear rate of
the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specif ied government
test course. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one and one-
half (1 1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded
100. The relative perf ormance of
tires depends upon the actual condi-
tions of their use, however, and may
depart signif icantly f rom the norm
due to variations in driving habits,
service practices, and dif f erences in
road characteristics and climate.
The traction grades, f rom highest to
lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those
grades represent the tire’s ability to
stop on wet pavement as measured
under controlled conditions on
specif ied government test surf aces
of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction
perf ormance.
Warning: The traction grade
assignedtothistireisbasedon
straight-ahead braking traction tests,
and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak
traction characteristics.
The tires on your vehicle meet all
U.S. Federal Saf ety Requirements.
All tires are also graded f or
treadwear, traction, and temperature
perf ormance according to
Department of Transportation
(DOT) standards. The f ollowing
explains these gradings.
Unif orm T ire Quality Grading
T readwear 200
Traction AA
Temperature A Treadwear Traction AA, A, B, C
DOT T ire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
210
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The temperature grades are A (the
highest), B, and C, representing the
tire’s resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled
conditions on a specif ied indoor
laboratory test wheel. Sustained high
temperature can cause the material
of the tire to degenerate and reduce
tire life, and excessive temperature
can lead to sudden tire f ailure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of
perf ormance, which all passenger
vehicle tires must meet under the
Federal Motor Vehicle Saf ety
Standard No. 109. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of
perf ormance on the laboratory test
wheel than the minimum required by
law. Warning: The temperature grade f or
this tire is established f or a tire that
is properly inf lated and not over-
loaded. Excessive speed, underinf la-
tion, or excessive loading, either
separately or in combination, can
cause heat buildup and possible tire
f ailure.
Temperature A,B,C
DOT T ire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
T echnical Inf ormation
211
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CONT INUED
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Charging System Indicator . 194
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Checking the Fuses . 198
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 194
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 195
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Manually Closing Moonroof . 196
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Overheated Engine . 191
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Emergency Brake . 83
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Emergency Flashers . 67
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Emergency Towing . 202
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 73
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Emissions Controls . 215
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Emissions Testing, State . 218 Engine
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 62
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Engine Speed Limiter . 137, 140
Malf unction Indicator
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Lamp . 56, 195
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 56, 194
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 154
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Overheating . 191
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Specif ications . 208
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Starting . 135
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Ethanol in Gasoline . 213
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 215
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Exhaust Fumes . 47
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by . 18
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Fan, Interior . 89
Features, Comfort and
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Convenience . 87
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 123
Filters
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Dust and Pollen . 169
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Oil . 155
5-speed Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 160
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Shif ting the . 136
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 67
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 183
Fluids
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Automatic Transmission . 159
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Brake . 161
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Clutch . 161
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Manual Transmission . 160
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Power Steering . 162
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Windshield Washer . 158
FM Stereo Radio .....................................
Reception . 97
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Folding Rear Seat . 78 .....
Foreign Countries, Driving in . 214
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Four-way Flashers . 67
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Front Airbags . 11, 23
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Fuel . 122
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Fill Door and Cap . 123
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Gauge . 61
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Octane Requirement . 122
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Oxygenated . 213
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Reserve Indicator . 58
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Tank, Filling the . 123
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Fuses, Checking the . 198
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 126
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Gasohol . 213
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Gasoline . 122
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 58
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Gauge . 61
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Octane Requirement . 122
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Tank, Filling the . 123
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Gas Station Procedures . 123
Index
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INDEX
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Keys . 69
Gauges
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Engine Coolant Temperature . 62
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Fuel . 61
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 138
5-speed Manual
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Transmission . 136
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Glove Box . 86
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 163
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 67
Headlights
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Aiming . 163
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Daytime Running Lights . 65
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High Beam Indicator . 58
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Reminder Beeper . 65
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 163
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Turning on . 65
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Head Restraints . 77
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Heating and Cooling . 88
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High Altitude, Starting at . 135
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High-Low Beam Switch . 65
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High-mount Brake Light . 168
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Hood Latch . 162 .......................
Hood, Opening the . 124
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Horn . 63
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Hydraulic Clutch . 161
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 183
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Jack, Tire . 183
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Jump Starting . 190
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 206
Ignition
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Keys . 69
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Switch . 71
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Timing Control System . 216
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Important Safety Precautions . 8
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 56
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Inf ant Restraint . 35
Inf ant Seats
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LATCH Anchor System . 39
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Lower Anchors . 38
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Tether Anchor Points . 42
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 172
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High Speed Driving . 173
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Normal Driving . 173
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Inside Mirror . 81
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Inspection, Tire . 174
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Instrument Panel . 53
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Instrument Panel Lights . 56
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 66 .................................
Interior Lights . 84
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Introduction . i
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Label, Certif ication . 206
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Lane Change, Signaling . 65
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 15, 20
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LATCH Anchor System . 39
Lights
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Bulb Replacement . 163
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Indicator . 56
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Parking . 57
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Turn Signal . 58
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Load Limit . 130
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 71
Index
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Unexpected, Taking Care
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of the . 181
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 210
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Unleaded Gasoline . 122 .......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 156
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Vanity Mirror . 85
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 130
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Vehicle Dimensions . 208
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 206
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Vehicle Storage . 179
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Ventilation . 90
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VIN . 206
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Viscosity, Oil . 154
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WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 48
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Warranty Coverages . 223
Washer, Windshield
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Checking the Fluid Level . 158
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Indicator . 58
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Operation . 64
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 68
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Alignment and Balance . 174
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Compact Spare . 182 ......................................
Wrench . 184
Windows ..................
Operating the Power . 80
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Rear, Def ogger . 67
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning . 64
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Def roster . 91
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Washers . 64
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades . 170
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Operation . 64
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Worn Tires . 174
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 202
Towing
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A Trailer . 144
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Emergency Towing . 202
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Traction Devices . 177
Transmission
Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic . 159
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual . 160
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Fluid Selection . 159, 160
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Identif ication Number . 206
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Shif ting the Automatic . 138
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Shif ting the Manual . 136
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Treadwear . 210
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Trip Meter . 61
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Trunk . 73
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Opening . 73
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Open Monitor Light . 58
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Turn Signals . 65 : U.S. and Canada only
Index
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