If you decide that a child can saf ely
ride in this vehicle, be sure to:Caref ully read the owner’s manual,
and make sure you understand all
seat belt instructions and all saf ety
inf ormation.
Move the vehicle seat to the rear-
most position.
Have the child sit up straight, back
against the seat, and feet on or
near the f loor.
Check that the child’s seat belt is
properly and securely positioned.
Supervise the child. Even mature
children sometimes need to be
reminded to f asten the seat belts
or sit properly.
As noted earlier, the National
Highway Traffic Safety
Administration and Transport
Canada recommend that all children
age 12 and under ride properly
restrained in a back seat.
If the passenger’s f ront airbag
inf lates in a moderate to severe
f rontal collision, the airbag can cause
serious injuries to a child who is
unrestrained, improperly restrained,
sitting too close to the airbag, or out
of position.
Of course, children vary widely. And
while age may be one indicator of
when a child can saf ely ride in this
vehicle. There are other important
f actors you should consider. Physically, a child must be large
enough f or the lap/shoulder belt to
properly f it (see page ). If the seat
belt does not f it properly, with or
without the child sitting on a booster,
the child should not sit in this vehicle.
To saf ely ride in this vehicle, a child
must be able to f ollow the rules,
including sitting properly, and
wearing the seat belt properly
throughout ride.
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When Can a L arger Child Ride in
This Vehicle
Protecting L arger Children
Physical Size
Maturity
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
33
This could result in
serious neck injuries during a crash.
This could cause
very serious injuries during a crash.
It also increases the chance that the
child will slide under the belt in a
crash and be injured.
If they do, they could
be very seriously injured in a crash.
Devices intended to improve a
child’s comf ort or reposition the
shoulder part of a seat belt can make
the belt less ef f ective and increase
the chance of serious injury in a
crash. Additional Saf ety Precautions
Do not let a child wear a seat belt
across t he neck.
Do not let a child put the shoulderpart of a seat belt behind t he back orunder t he arm.
T wo children should never use t hesame seat belt .
Do not put any accessories on a seatbelt.
Protecting L arger Children
34
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard .3, 38
................
Daytime Running Lights . 48
Daytime Running Lights .......................................
Indicator .42
.................................
Dead Battery .166
............
Defects, Reporting Safety . 196
................
Def ogger, Rear Window . 50
................
Defrosting the Windows . 77
..........................
Dif f erential Fluid .138
....................................
Dimensions .184
...............
Dimming the Headlights . 48
Dipstick ..................................
Engine Oil .103
..........................
Directional Signals .48
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 118
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil .134 ...................
Do Not Tow a Trailer . 119
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking . 54
.......................
Monitor Indicator .41
......................
Power Door Locks .54
..........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 186
Downshif ting, Manual .............................
Transmission .115
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
...........................................
Driving .111
....................................
Economy .104
........................
Driving Guidelines .112
..............................
Economy, Fuel .104
..................................
Emergencies .157
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 166
...........
Brake System Indicator . 172
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 159
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Charging System Indicator . 170
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Checking the Fuses . 174
...
Closing the Convertible Top . 173
.........
Hazard Warning Flashers . 49
............................
Jump Starting .166
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 170
.....................................
Child Saf ety .23
..............................
Booster Seats .32
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Child Seats .28
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Important Saf ety Reminders . 26
..........................
Larger Children .31
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Risk with Airbags .24
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Small Children .27
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Child Seats .28
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Cleaning Seat Belts .145
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Clock .45
...................................
Clutch Fluid .139
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CO in the Exhaust .189
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 114
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Compact Spare Tire .158
...............
Consumer Inf ormation . 194
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Controls, Instruments and . 37
..............................
Convertible Top .61
...............
Convertible Top Cover . 63
..
Lowering the Convertible Top . 61
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Maintenance .65
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Raising the Convertible Top . 64
Coolant ........................................
Adding .134
....................................
Checking .104
.........................
Proper Solution .134
...................
Temperature Gauge . 45Crankcase Emission Control
........................................
System .189
................
Cruise Control Indicator . 41
..............
Cruise Control Operation . 95
......................................
Cup Holder .69
.............
Customer Service Of f ice . 194
Index
D
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II
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 140
..............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 49
Headlights ........................................
Aiming .140
............
Daytime Running Lights . 48
..................
High Beam Indicator . 42
...........................
Reminder Tone .48
........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 140
...................................
Turning on .48
.........
Heating and Cooling System . 74
............................
High Beam Lever .48
.......................
Hood, Opening the .102
..................................................
Horn .46
...........................
Hydraulic Clutch .139
Identif ication Number, .......................................
Vehicle .182
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .51
...........................................
Switch .53
............
Timing Control System . 190
........................
Immobilizer System .52 .........
Important Safety Precautions . 6
Indicators ..............
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) . 41
Brake (Parking and Brake ............................
System) .40, 172
................
Charging System . 40,170
.............................
Cruise Control .41
....................................
Door-open .41
DRL(Daytime Running ......................................
Lights) .42
EPS (Electrical Power ..................................
Steering) .41
...................................
High Beam .42
........
Key (Immobilizer System) . 42
......................................
Low Fuel .42
................
Low Oil Pressure . 40,170
...............
Maintenance Required . 43
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .41, 171
.......................................
Seat Belt .40
...............................................
SRS .41
..................................
Trunk-open .41
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning .42
.........
Indicators, Instrument Panel . 40...................
Inf lation, Proper Tire . 149
........
Recommended Pressures . 150
...................................
Inside Mirror .66
.............................
Inspection, Tire .150
....................
Installing a Child Seat .28
............................
Instrument Panel .39
........
Instrument Panel Brightness . 49
...........................................
Interiors .40
........................................
Introduction . i
.......................
Label, Certif ication .182
.................
Lane Change, Signaling . 48
..................
Lap/Shoulder Belts . 12,16
..................................................
Keys .51
................
Jacking Up the Vehicle . 160
.......................................
Jack, Tire .159
................................
Jump Starting .166
Index
I J
K
L
H
IV
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 14
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Preparing to Drive .113
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 10
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 15
.....
Advice f or Pregnant Women . 14
........................
Protecting Children .23
.....................
General Guidelines .23
.......
Protecting Larger Children . 31
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Protecting Small Children . 27
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Radiator Overheating . 167
...............
Radio/CD Sound System . 78
...................
Radio Thef t Protection . 94
...................
Readiness Codes . 171,192
..
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 144
............................
Rear View Mirror .66
.................
Rear Window Def ogger . 50
................
Reclining the Seat-backs . 58
.......
Recommended Shif t Speeds . 116
Recovery Vehicle, Emergency .......................................
Towing .179
........................................
Ref ueling .101
.................
Reminder Indicators . 39,40
.......................
Remote Transmitter .56 Replacement Inf ormation
..............
Dust and Pollen Filter . 146
................
Engine Oil and Filter . 132
..........................................
Fuses .174
................................
Light Bulbs .140
....................................
Schedule .123
...........................................
Tires .152
.............................
Wiper Blades .147
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .17
..........
Reporting Saf ety Def ects . 196
Reserve Tank, Engine ...............................
Coolant .104, 134
...............................
Restraint, Child .23
...........................
Reverse Lockout .116
................................
Rotation, Tire .151
..................................
Saf ety Belts .8, 16
.........
Safety Defects, Reporting . 196
.................................
Saf ety Features .7
...........................................
Airbags .9
.......................................
Seat Belts .8
.............
Saf ety Labels, Location of . 36
...............................
Saf ety Messages .ii ..................................
Satellite Radio .83
.....................................
Seat Belts .8, 16
...............
Additional Information . 16
.....
Advice f or Pregnant Women . 14
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .17
.....................................
Cleaning .145
......................
Lap/Shoulder Belt .16
................................
Maintenance .17
Reminder Indicator and ................................
Beeper .16, 40
...................
System Components . 16
...............
Use During Pregnancy . 14
........................
Seats, Adjusting the .58
...............................
Serial Number .182
...........................
Service Intervals .125
...........................
Service Manual .197
.........
Service Station Procedures . 101
............................
Setting the Clock .45
Shif ting .............
Manual Transmission . 115
Side Turn Signal, Bulb .............................
Replacement .143
...............................
Signaling Turns .48
.....................................
Snow Tires .153
..................................
Sound System .78
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