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Place the jack under the jacking
point nearest the tire you need to
change. Turn the end bracket
clockwise until the top of the jack
contacts the jacking point. Make
sure the jacking point tab is
restinginthejacknotch.Remove the wheel nuts, then
remove the f lat tire. Handle the
wheel nuts caref ully; they may be
hot from driving. Place the flat tire
on the ground with the outside
surface facing up.Do not attempt to forcibly pry the
wheel cover of f with a screwdriver or
other tool. The wheel cover cannot
be removed without f irst removing
the wheel nuts.
Use the extension and the wheel
nut wrench as shown to raise the
vehicle until the f lat tire is of f the
ground.
9. 10.
11.On Canadian 4-cylinder LX model
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JACKING POINT WHEEL COVER
WHEEL NUTS
WHEEL NUT WRENCH EXTENSION
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Lower the vehicle to the ground,
and remove the jack.
Bef ore mounting the spare tire,
wipeanydirtoff themounting
surface of the wheel and hub with
a clean cloth. Wipe the hub
carefully;itmaybehotfrom
driving. Put on the spare tire. Put the
wheel nuts back on f inger-tight,
then tighten them in a crisscross
pattern with the wheel nut wrench
until the wheel is f irmly against
the hub. Do not try to tighten
them f ully.
13. 14.
12.
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BRAKE HUB
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Place the flat tire face down in the
spare tire well.
Remove the spacer cone f rom the
wing bolt, turn it over, and put it
back on the bolt.
Securetheflattirebyscrewing
the wing bolt back into its hole.
Tighten the wheel nuts securely in
the same crisscross pattern. Have
the wheel nut torque checked at
the nearest automotive service
f acility.
Tighten the wheel nuts to:
Remove the center cap before
storing the f lat tire in the trunk
well.
15. 16. 17.
18.
19.All models except Canadian 4-cylinder LX
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WING BOLT
SPACER CONEFor
spare
tire
For
normal
tire
80 lbf·ft (108 N·m , 11 kgf·m)
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Store the jack in its holder. Turn
the jack’s end bracket to lock it in
place. Replace the cover. Store the
tools.
Store the wheel cover or center
cap in the trunk. Make sure it does
not get scratched or damaged.
Lower the trunk floor, then close
the trunk lid. Di
agnosing why the engine won’t
start falls into two areas, depending
on what you hear when you turn the
ignition switch to the START (III)
position: Wh
en you turn the ignition switch to
the START (III) position, you do not
hear the normal noise of the engine
trying to start. You may hear a
clicking sound or series of clicks, or
nothing at all.
Check these things:
You
hear nothing, or almost
nothing. The engine’s starter
motor does not operate at all, or
operates very slowly.
You can hear the starter motor
operating normally, or the starter
motor sounds like it is spinning
faster than normal, but the engine
does not start up and run.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. Turn on the
headlights, and check their
brightness. If the headlights are
very dim or do not come on at all,
the battery is discharged. See on page .
Check the transmission interlock.
If you have a manual transmission,
the clutch pedal must be pushed
all the way to the f loor or the
starter will not operate. With an
automatic transmission, it must be
in Park or neutral.
20.
21. 22.
272
If the Engine Won’t Start
Nothing Happens or the Starter
Motor Operates Very Slowly
Jump Starting
Changing a Flat Tire, If the Engine Won’t Start
270
Loose items can fly around the
interior in a crash and could
seriously injure the occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools
securely before driving.
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If your vehicle needs to be towed,
call a prof essional towing service or
organization. Never tow your vehicle
with just a rope or chain. It is very
dangerous.
If , due to damage, your vehicle must
be towed with the f ront wheels on
the ground, do this:
Release the parking brake.
Shif t the transmission to neutral.
The operator
loads your vehicle on the back of a
truck. Therearetwowaystotowyour
vehicle:
With the f ront wheels on the ground,
do not tow the vehicle more than 50
miles (80 km), and keep the speed
below35mph(55km/h).
If your vehicle is equipped with a
f ront spoiler, remove it bef ore
towing so it is not damaged.
The tow
truck uses two pivoting arms that go
under the tires (f ront) and lif t them
of f the ground. The other two tires
remain on the ground. Release the parking brake.
Start the engine.
ShifttoD,thentoN.
Turn of f the engine. Leave the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) position so the
steering wheel does not lock.
Leave the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) position so the
steering wheel does not lock.
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Manual Transmission:
Automatic Transmission:
Emergency Towing
Flat -bed EquipmentWheel-lif t Equipment
This is the best way to trans-
port your vehicle.
T his is an
acceptable way to tow your
vehicle.
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285
Improper towing preparation will
damage the transmission. Follow the
above procedure exactly. If you cannot
shif t the transmission or start the
engine (automatic transmission), your
vehicle must be transported with the
f ront wheels of f the ground.
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Economy, Fuel .190
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Emergencies .263
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Battery, Jump Starting .272
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Brake System Indicator .278
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Changing a Flat Tire .265
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Charging System Indicator .276
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Checking the Fuses .280
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Hazard Warning Flashers .71
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Jump Starting .272
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .276
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .277
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Manually Closing Moonroof .279
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Overheated Engine .274
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Towing .285
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Emergency Brake .96
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Emergency Flashers .71
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Emergency Towing .285
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Emergency Trunk Opener .81
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Emissions Controls .297
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Emissions Testing, State .300 Engine
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Adding Engine Coolant .236
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Additives .233
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Changing the Oil and Filter .233
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 64
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If It Won’t Start .270
Malf unction Indicator
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Lamp .277
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Oil Lif e Display .221
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 57, 276
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Oil, Synthetic .233
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Oil, What Kind to Use .232
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Overheating .274
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Specifications . 291, 293
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Speed Limiter . 202, 205
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Starting .199
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Engine Speed Limiter . 202, 205
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Ethanol in Gasoline .184
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Evaporative Emissions Controls .297
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Exhaust Fumes .50
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
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Belts by .15
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Daytime Running Lights .70
Daytime Running Lights
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Indicator .60
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Dead Battery .272
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety .304
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Def ogger, Rear Window .72
Defrosting the
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Windows . 111, 115, 120
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Dimensions .290, 292
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Dimming the Headlights . 69
Dipstick .
Automatic Transmission . 239, 240
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Engine Oil . 188, 189
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Directional Signals .69
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators .208
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Disposal of Used Oil . 235
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Door and Trunk Open Monitor . 61
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking .77
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Power Door Locks .77
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .294
Downshif ting, Manual
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Transmission .200
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Driver and Passenger Safety .5
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Driving .197
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Economy .190 ..........
Dual Temperature Control .121
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Dust and Pollen Filter .252
Index
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs in .250
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Taking Care of the Unexpected .263
Technical Descriptions
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .294 .....
Emissions Control Systems .297
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Oxygenated Fuels .184
Three Way Catalytic
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Converter . 298, 299
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Temperature Control, Dual .121
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Temperature Gauge .64
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Temperature, Inside Sensor .123
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Temperature, Outside .65
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Tether Anchor Points .45
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Thef t Protection, Radio .172
Three Way Catalytic
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Converter . 298, 299
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Tilt the Steering Wheel .73
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Time, Setting the .173
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Timing Belt .246
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Tire Chains .259
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Tire, How to Change a Flat .265
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Tire Inf ormation .296
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Tires .254
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Air Pressure .256
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Chains .259
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Checking Wear .257
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Compact Spare .264
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .294
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Inf lation .255
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Inspection .256 .....................................
Labeling .296
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Maintenance .257
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Replacing .258
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Rotating .257
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Snow .259
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Specifications . 291, 293
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Tools, Tire Changing . 265
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .213
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Emergency Wrecker .285
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Equipment and Accessories .215
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Tips .217
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Weight Limit . 213, 214
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Trailer Loading . 213
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Trailer Towing Tips .217
Transmission
Checking Fluid Level, ......................
Automatic .239, 240
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual .242
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Fluid Selection . 240, 241
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Identif ication Number .288
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Shif ting the Automatic . 203
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Shif ting the Manual . 200
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Starting the Engine .199
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .199
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With a Dead Battery . 272
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State Emissions Testing . 300
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 274
Steering Wheel ..................................
Adjustment .73
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 76
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Steering Wheel Buttons . 171, 175
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Stereo Sound System . 124
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Storing Your Vehicle .262
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Sun Visor .101
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Sunglasses Holder . 102
Supplemental Restraint System ......................................
Servicing .30
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SRS Indicator . 28, 58
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System Components . 21
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Synthetic Oil .233
Index
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