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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following describes the tire grading categories estab-
lished by the National highway Traffic Safety Adminis-
tration. The specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s
manufacturer in each category is shown on the sidewall
of the tires on your car.
All Passenger Car Tires Must Conform to Federal Safety
Requirements in Addition to These Grades.
284 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

About Your Brakes...................... 155
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)............. 155
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)......... 233
Adding Fuel.......................... 183
Adding Washer Fluid.................... 230
Additives, Fuel........................ 179
Aiming Headlights...................... 257
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . 222
Air Conditioner Maintenance.............. 226
Air Conditioning....................129,136
Air Conditioning Controls................ 129
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips........135,141
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............. 227
Air Conditioning System..............136,226
Air Pressure, Tires...................... 168
Airbag................................ 29
Airbag Deployment....................31,32
Airbag Light.....................32,34,43,89
Airbag Maintenance...................... 34
Alarm Light............................ 94
Alarm, Panic........................... 17
Alarm System (Security Alarm)...........19,94
Alignment and Balance.................. 174Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............ 6
Antenna, Satellite Radio.................. 125
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............233,257
Capacities........................... 257
Disposal............................ 234
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............. 155
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 92
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)...... 19
Appearance Care....................... 241
Automatic Dimming Mirror................ 56
Automatic Door Locks..................14,15
Automatic Headlights.................... 68
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)....... 129
Automatic Transaxle.........149,151,209,239,259
Adding Fluid........................ 259
Filter.............................. 240
Fluid and Filter Changes................ 240
Fluid Level Check..................... 240
Interlock System.....................9,150
Reset Mode......................... 151
Selection Of Lubricant...............239,259
Shifting............................ 151
Special Additives..................... 241
288 INDEX

Autostick............................. 176
Auxiliary Power Outlet................... 79
Ball Joints............................ 228
Battery............................... 225
Emergency Starting.................... 204
Gas Caution......................206,225
Heater............................. 148
Jump Starting........................ 204
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)..... 18
Location.........................204,225
Belts, Drive........................... 222
Belts, Engine.......................... 224
Body Mechanism Lubrication.............. 228
Boot, Convertible Top.................... 50
B-Pillar Location....................... 163
Brake, Parking......................... 153
Brake System.......................155,236
Anti-Lock (ABS)...................... 155
Fluid Check......................... 238
Hoses.............................. 237
Master Cylinder...................... 238
Warning Light........................ 93Brake/Transmission Interlock...........149,151
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle...... 42
Bulb Replacement...................... 251
Bulbs, Light........................... 251
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...... 257
Capacities, Fluid....................... 257
Capacity, Cargo Weight.................. 185
Caps, Filler
Fuel............................... 183
Oil (Engine)......................... 221
Radiator (Coolant Pressure).............. 234
Car Washes........................... 242
Carbon Monoxide Warning............... 180
Carpeting............................. 243
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance....... 128
Cassette Tape Player...............100,109,112
Catalytic Converter..................... 223
CD (Compact Disc) Changer......108,113,118,120
CD (Compact Disc) Player.......105,114,116,127
Center High Mounted Stop Light........... 255
Central Locking......................... 14
Chains, Tire........................... 175
INDEX 289
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Changing A Flat Tire.................... 199
Charging System Light................... 90
Chart, Tire Sizing....................... 160
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light).............. 216
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety............ 43
Child Restraint...................34,36,39,40
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............. 39
Cigar Lighter........................... 99
Circuit Breakers........................ 248
Clean Air Gasoline...................... 178
Cleaning
Glass.............................. 245
Headlights.......................... 244
Instrument Panel..................... 245
WoodTrim .......................... 245
Climate Control........................ 129
Clock................................. 99
Coin Holder........................... 55
Compact Disc (CD) Changer.............. 120
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance........... 128
Compact Disc (CD) Player.............100,105
Compact Spare Tire..................... 170Compass.............................. 95
Compass Calibration..................... 96
Console............................... 55
Console, Floor.......................... 55
Contract, Service....................... 282
Convertible............................ 47
Convertible Boot........................ 50
Convertible Top......................... 47
Convertible Top Maintenance.............. 246
Coolant Pressure Cap.................... 234
Cooling System........................ 232
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)............. 233
Coolant Capacity..................... 257
Coolant Level.....................232,235
Disposal of Used Coolant............... 234
Drain, Flush, and Refill................. 232
Inspection........................... 232
Points to Remember................... 235
Pressure Cap........................ 234
Radiator Cap........................ 234
Rubber and Plastic Components.......... 236
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)....233,257,258
Corrosion Protection.................... 241
290 INDEX

Crankcase Emission Control System......... 224
Cruise Control (Speed Control)............. 72
Cruise Light........................... 89
Customer Assistance.................... 280
Daytime Running Lights.................. 68
Dealer Service......................... 217
Defroster, Rear Window.................. 139
Defroster, Windshield...............44,132,138
Diagnostic System, Onboard............... 215
Dimmer Control........................ 66
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 69
Dipsticks
Automatic Transaxle................... 240
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............. 234
Engine Oil.......................... 221
Door Ajar Warning...................... 14
Door Locks............................ 12
Door Locks, Automatic................... 14
Door Opener, Garage..................... 75
Drive Belts............................ 222Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................. 207
E-85 Fuel............................. 181
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet)..... 79
Electrical Power Outlets................... 79
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 72
Emergency Brake....................... 153
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............. 208
Jacking............................. 199
Jump Starting........................ 204
Overheating......................... 198
Towing............................. 208
Emergency Trunk Release...............20,21
Emission Control System Maintenance....216,262
Engine............................213,214
Air Cleaner Filter..................... 222
Block Heater......................... 148
Break-In Recommendations............... 42
Checking Oil Level.................... 218
Compartment.....................213,214
Coolant (Antifreeze)................232,258
INDEX 291
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Cooling............................ 232
Exhaust Gas Caution.................. 180
Fails to Start......................... 148
Fuel Requirements.................178,257
Oil ..........................218,257,258
Oil Change Interval................... 219
Oil Selection......................220,257
Oil Synthetic......................... 221
Overheating......................... 198
Timing Belt.......................... 224
Engine Oil Viscosity..................... 257
Entry System, Illuminated................. 12
Exhaust Gas Caution...............43,180,231
Exhaust System........................ 231
Exterior Light Service.................... 251
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 222
Automatic Transaxle................... 240
Engine Fuel......................... 223
Engine Oil.......................221,258
Engine Oil Disposal................... 221Flashers
Hazard Warning...................... 198
Turn Signal.......................... 90
Flash-To-Pass........................... 69
Flat Tire Changing...................... 199
Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Cruising Range....................... 182
Engine Oil.......................... 182
Fuel Requirements.................181,182
Maintenance......................... 183
Replacement Parts.................... 183
Starting............................ 182
Floor Console.......................... 55
Fluid, Brake........................... 259
Fluid Capacities........................ 257
Fluid Leaks............................ 44
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transaxle................... 240
Capacities........................... 257
Cooling System....................... 232
Engine Oil.......................... 218
Power Steering....................... 227
Fluids............................... 258
292 INDEX

Cleaning............................ 244
High Beam.........................69,90
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch....... 69
Passing............................. 69
Switch.............................. 67
Time Delay........................68,69
Heater............................129,136
Heater, Engine Block.................... 148
High Beam Indicator..................... 90
Hitches
Trailer Towing....................... 187
HomeLink(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . 75
Hood Prop............................ 64
Hood Release.......................... 63
Hoses............................236,239
Ignition
Key ................................. 9
Lock................................ 9
Illuminated Entry....................... 12
Immobilizer (Sentry Key).................. 10
Infant Restraint......................... 35
Inside Rearview Mirror................... 56Instrument Cluster..................86,87,88
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 85
Instrument Panel Cover.................. 245
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............ 245
Interior Fuses.......................... 248
Interior Lighting........................ 65
Interior Lights........................65,66
Introduction............................ 4
Jack Location.......................... 200
Jack Operation......................... 200
Jump Starting......................... 204
Key, Programming....................... 11
Key, Replacement........................ 11
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer).................. 10
Key-In Reminder......................... 9
Keyless Entry System..................... 15
Keys.................................. 9
Lap/Shoulder Belts...................... 23
LATCH (Lower Anchors and
Tether for CHildren)...................37,39
294 INDEX

Latches
Hood............................... 63
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 178
Leaks, Fluid............................ 44
Life of Tires........................... 173
Lights..............................44,64
Airbag........................32,34,43,89
Anti-Lock Warning..................... 92
Automatic Headlights................... 68
Brake Warning.....................93,153
Bulb Replacement..................... 251
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator)....... 90
Daytime Running...................... 68
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.............67,69
Engine Temperature Warning............. 91
Exterior Check........................ 44
Fog ...........................68,91,255
Front Replacement.................253,255
Headlight Switch...................... 67
Headlights........................... 67
High Beam........................... 69
Illuminated Entry...................... 12
Instrument Cluster..................... 67Interior.............................. 65
License............................. 257
Lights On Reminder.................... 68
Low Fuel............................ 94
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)....... 90
Map Reading......................... 64
Oil Pressure.......................... 93
Park............................... 253
Reading............................. 64
Rear Servicing....................... 256
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 94
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)............. 19
Service............................. 251
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . 90
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)............. 94
Traction Control...................... 158
Turn Signal......................67,68,90
Voltage.............................. 90
Loading Vehicle........................ 185
Capacities........................... 185
Tires ............................... 163
Locks
Central.............................. 14
INDEX 295
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