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Youshoulddothefollowingchecks
and adjustments bef ore you drive
your vehicle.Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove f rost, snow,
or ice. Check that any items you may be
carrying are stored properly or
f astened down securely.
Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passenger has f astened his or
her seat belt (see page ).
When you start the engine, check
the gauges and indicators in the
instrument panel (see page ).
Check the seat adjustment (see
page ).
Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
page ).
Make sure the doors are securely
closed and locked.
Check that the hood is f ully closed.
Check that the trunk is f ully
closed.
Visually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure.
1.
2.
58
66 12
39
3.
4. 5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Preparing to Drive
Driving
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If the headlights dim noticeably or
go out when you try to start the
engine, either the battery is
discharged or the connections are
corroded. Check the condition of the
battery and terminal connections
(see page ). You can then try
jump starting the vehicle from a
booster battery (see page ).In this case, the starter motor’s
speed sounds normal, or even f aster
than normal, when you press the
ENGINE START button, but the
engine does not run.
If you f ind nothing wrong, you will
need a qualif ied technician to f ind
the problem. See on page .
There may be an electrical
problem, such as no power to the
f uel pump. Check all the f uses
(see page ).
Are you using a properly coded
key? An improperly coded key will
cause the immobilizer system
indicator in the instrument panel
to blink rapidly (see page ).
Are you using the proper starting
procedure? Ref er to on page .
Do you have f uel? Check the f uel
gauge; the low f uel indicator may
not be working. 52
114
154
166 174
179
T he Starter Operates Normally
Emergency
Towing
Starting the
Engine
If theEngineWon’tStart
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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CONT INUED
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Accessories .105
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .53
...............
Accessory Power Socket . 69
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Additives, Engine Oil . 132
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Airbag (SRS) .9, 19
................
Air Conditioning System . 74
............................................
Usage .76
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .150
.......................
Alcohol in Gasoline .100
......................................
Antif reeze .134
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .41, 119
...................................
Operation .118
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 53
............................
Anti-thef t System .94
......................................
Audio Panel .70
..................................
Audio System .78
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 17
...............
Automatic Speed Control . 95
........
Back-up Light Replacement . 144Battery
Charging System ...........................
Indicator .40, 170
............................
Jump Starting .166
..............................
Maintenance .154
............................
Specif ications .185
................................
Bef ore Driving .99
....................................
Belts,Seat .8,16
.............................
Beverage Holder .69
..................................
Booster Seats .32
............................................
Brakes .117
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 118
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Break-in, New Linings . 100
...........................................
Fluid .139
.........................................
Parking .67
..........................
System Design .118
.................
System Indicator . 40,172
........................
Wear Indicators .118
.............................
Braking System .117
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 100
..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 49
........................
Brights, Headlights .48
.........................
Bulb Replacement .140
..........................
Back-up Lights .144
.................................
Headlights .140
...........
Side Turn Signal Lights . 143............................
Specif ications .185
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Turn Signal Lights . 142,144
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .140
............................
Capacities Chart .184
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 35
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Cargo, How to Carry .107
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
...........................................
CD Care .90
.....................................
CD Changer .90
.......
CD Changer Error Messages . 92
........................
CD Error Messages .91
.........................................
CD Player .88
........................
Certif ication Label .182
.................................
Chains, Tires .153
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .159
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .132
......................................
When to .125
...
Charging System Indicator . 40,170
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 113
Index
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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
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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
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 40...................
Inf lation, Proper Tire . 149
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Recommended Pressures . 150
...................................
Inside Mirror .66
.............................
Inspection, Tire .150
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Installing a Child Seat .28
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Instrument Panel .39
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 49
...........................................
Interiors .40
........................................
Introduction . i
.......................
Label, Certif ication .182
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Lane Change, Signaling . 48
..................
Lap/Shoulder Belts . 12,16
..................................................
Keys .51
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Jacking Up the Vehicle . 160
.......................................
Jack, Tire .159
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Jump Starting .166
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