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 that is
far away from the traffic lanes.Thesizedifferencemayalsocause
damage to the rear dif f erential, so do
not mount the compact spare on the
rear. If either rear tire goes f lat,
remove the f ront tire on that same
side, mount the compact spare tire
on the f ront, then mount the f ront
tire on the rear.
Park the vehicle on f irm, level, and
non-slippery ground. Put the
transmission in Reverse. Apply the
parking brake.
Turn on the hazard warning lights,
and turn the ignition switch to
LOCK (0). Have your passenger
get out of the vehicle while you
change the tire. Open the trunk. Lift up the tool
box lid, and take the jack, wheel
wrench, and extension out of the
tool box.
Thecompactsparetireissmaller
than a standard tire, which will affect
the vehicle’s handling. Drive
cautiously when this spare is
mounted on your vehicle. 3.
1.
2.
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T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
159
TOOL BOX LID
JACK
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 the
jack. Use the jack that came with your
vehicle. If you try to raise another
vehicle with this jack or use another
jack to raise your vehicle, the vehicle or
jack can be damaged.
Put the flat tire in the trunk well
vertically as shown.
Remove the tool box f rom the
trunk well, and replace the jack,
wheel wrench, and extension in
the tool box.
Place the tool box into the spare
tire shelf in the trunk.
Replacethesparetirecover.
Secure it with the three clips. Push
each clip in securely, and pivot the
ring down f lat.
16.
17.
14.
15.
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
...................................
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
........
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
.....
Charging System Indicator . 170
..................
Checking the Fuses . 174
...
Closing the Convertible Top . 173
.........
Hazard Warning Flashers . 49
............................
Jump Starting .166
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 170
.....................................
Child Saf ety .23
..............................
Booster Seats .32
...................................
Child Seats .28
.....
Important Saf ety Reminders . 26
..........................
Larger Children .31
.......................
Risk with Airbags .24
.............................
Small Children .27
.......................................
Child Seats .28
.......................
Cleaning Seat Belts .145
.................................................
Clock .45
...................................
Clutch Fluid .139
........................
CO in the Exhaust .189
............
Cold Weather, Starting in . 114
......................
Compact Spare Tire .158
...............
Consumer Inf ormation . 194
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 37
..............................
Convertible Top .61
...............
Convertible Top Cover . 63
..
Lowering the Convertible Top . 61
................................
Maintenance .65
.....
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
E
II
CONT INUED
.....................................
Fan, Interior .75
...........................................
Features .73
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 101
Filters .........................
Dust and Pollen .146
...............................................
Oil .132
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 49
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 159
Fluids ..........................................
Brake .139
.........................................
Clutch .139
..............
Manual Transmission . 137
..................
Windshield Washer . 136
..........
FM Stereo Radio Reception . 81
..........................
Four-way Flashers .49
.................................................
Fuel .100
......................
Fill Door and Cap .101
...........................................
Gauge .45
.....................
Low Fuel Indicator .42
................
Octane Requirement . 100
...............................
Oxygenated .100 ........................
Tank, Ref ueling .101
...............................
Fuel Economy .104
..............
Fuel Station Procedures . 101
.....................
Fuses, Checking the .174
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 171
..................
Overheated Engine . 167
.......................................
Towing .179
...........................
Emergency Brake .67
......................
Emergency Flashers .49
......................
Emergency Towing .179
............
Emergency Trunk Opener . 55
.......................
Emissions Controls .189
.............
Emissions Testing, State . 192
Engine ............
Adding Engine Coolant . 134
....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 45
.........................
If It Won’t Start .164
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .41, 171
........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 40,170
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 131
...............................
Overheating .167
............................
Specif ications .184
............................
Speed Limiter .116
...............................
Start Button .114
.......................................
Starting .114
......................
Ethanol in Gasoline .100
...
Evaporative Emission Controls . 189
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .35 Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
........................................
Belts by .14
...............
Gas Mileage, Improving . 104
..........................................
Gasohol .100
.........................................
Gasoline .100
...........................................
Gauge .45
.....................
Low Fuel Indicator .42
................
Octane Requirement . 100
........................
Tank, Ref ueling .101
.............................................
Gauges .44
...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 45
...............................................
Fuel .45
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..............
Manual Transmission . 116
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............................
(GVWR) .108, 184
Index
F
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INDEX
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