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CONT INUED
............................
Capacities Chart .288
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 57
.............................
Carrying Cargo .193
..............
CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
..........................
CD Changer .131, 134
.......................................
CD Player .130
...
Accessories and Modif ications . 191
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .81
............
Accessory Power Sockets . 101
...........................
AC Power Outlet .102
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 239
...............
AdvancedAirbagSystem . 30
.............................
Airbag (SRS) .11, 25
..........
Airbag System Components . 25
..............
Air Conditioning System . 106
.....................
Rear A/C Control .113
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .258
......................................
Antif reeze .242
...............
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) . 209
...............................
Indicator .63, 210
...................................
Operation .209
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System . 139
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 81
................................
Audio System .115
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 23
...
Automatic Lighting Off Feature . 76
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 175
..............
Automatic Transmission . 200
..........................
Capacity, Fluid .288 ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 244
.......................................
Shif ting .200
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 200
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 201
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 203
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .62, 276
............................
Jump Starting .272
..............................
Maintenance .262
............................
Specif ications .289
..............................
Bef ore Driving .185
..................................
Belts, Seat .10, 21
...........................
Beverage Holders .99
..................................
Booster Seats .54
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 209
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 186
....................
Bulb Replacement .252
...........................................
Fluid .246
.........................................
Parking .97
.................
System Indicator . 63,278
........................
Wear Indicators .209 .............................
Braking System .208
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle . 186
..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 76
........................
Brights, Headlights .75
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .252
.....................
Brake Lights .252, 253
................
Front Parking Lights . 249
........
Front Side Marker Lights . 249
.................................
Headlights .248
........
High-mount Brake Lights . 253
.................................
Rear Bulbs .252
............................
Specif ications .289
.............
Turn Signal Light . 249,252
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .248
Index
A
B
C
INDEX
I

........................
Certif ication Label .286
............................................
Chains .261
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .267
Change Oil ........................................
How to .240
......................................
When to .229
...
Charging System Indicator . 62,276
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 198
..................
Childproof Door Locks . 83
Child Seats .........................................
LATCH .47
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 51
...............
Climate Control System . 112
.........................
Clock, Setting the .140
.....................
Code, Audio System .139
........................
CO in the Exhaust .293
............
Cold Weather, Starting in . 199
......................
Compact Spare Tire .266
...................
Console Compartment . 99
.................
Consumer Inf ormation . 300
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 59
Coolant ........................................
Adding .242
....................................
Checking .189
.........................
Proper Solution .242
...................
Temperature Gauge . 71...................
Conversation Mirror .100
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .293
............
Cruise Control Operation . 175
....
Customer Service Inf ormation . 300
................
DANGER, Explanation of . ii
...................................
Dashboard .4, 60
................
Daytime Running Lights . 76
Daytime Running Lights .......................................
Indicator .67
.................................
Dead Battery .272
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 302
................
Def ogger, Rear Window . 77
......
Def rosting the Windows . 108,110
....................................
Dimensions .288
...............
Dimming the Headlights . 75
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 244
..................................
Engine Oil .189
....................
Directional Signals . 66,75
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 210
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Disposal of Used Oil .241 Doors
..............
Locking and Unlocking . 82
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 290
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 7
...........................................
Driving .197
....................................
Economy .190
...................................
DVD Player .142
........
DVD Player Error Message . 171
..............................
Economy, Fuel .190
............
Emergencies on the Road . 265
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 272
...........
Brake System Indicator . 278
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 267
.....
Charging System Indicator . 276
..................
Checking the Fuses . 279
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 276
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 277
..................
Overheated Engine . 274
...........................
Emergency Brake .97
......................
Emergency Flashers .77
.......................
Emissions Controls .293
.............
Emissions Testing, State . 296
Index
D
E
II
Emergency Towing .......................278

CONT INUED
Engine....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 71
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .62, 277
........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 62,276
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 239
...............................
Overheating .274
............................
Specif ications .289
............................
Speed Limiter .202
.......................................
Starting .199
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 293
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .57
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ........................................
System .294
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .19
...............
Gas Mileage, Improving . 190
.........................................
Gasoline .186
...............
Fuel Reserve Indicator . 67
...........................................
Gauge .70
................
Octane Requirement . 186
........................
Tank, Filling the .187
................
Gas Station Procedures . 187Gauges
...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 71
...............................................
Fuel .70
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight .......................................
Rating) .214
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight .......................................
Rating) .214
............
Gearshif t Lever Positions . 200
........................................
Glove Box .99
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight .......................................
Rating) .214
.............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 248
.................
Hazard Warning Button . 77
...................................
Fan, Interior .106
.........................................
Features .105
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 187
Filters ...............................................
Oil .240
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 77
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 267Fluids
..........
Automatic Transmission . 244
..........................................
Brake .246
..........................
Power Steering .247
................
Windshield Washers . 243
...................
Folding the Third Seat . 89
..........................
Four-way Flashers .77
.................................................
Fuel .186
...............................
Cap Message .72
......................
Fill Door and Cap .187
...........................................
Gauge .70
................
Octane Requirement . 186
........................
Reserve Indicator .67
........................
Tank, Filling the .187
.....................
Fuses, Checking the .279
Index
F GH
INDEX
III

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Headlights .75
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Aiming .248
..............
Automatic Lighting Off . 76
............
Daytime Running Lights . 76
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High Beam Indicator . 67
...........
High Beams, Turning on . 75
............
Low Beams, Turning on . 75
.........................
Reminder Chime .76
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 248
...................................
Turning on .75
...................................
Headphones .172
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Head Restraints .91
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Heated Mirror .93
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Heater, Seat .86
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Heating and Cooling .106
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High Altitude, Starting at . 199
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High-Low Beam Switch . 75
..............
High-mount Brake Light . 253
HomeLink Universal ................................
Transceiver .180
.......................
Hood, Opening the .188
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 286Ignition
..............................................
Keys .79
...........................................
Switch .81
............
Timing Control System . 294
........................
Immobilizer System .79
...
Important Handling Inf ormation . iii
.........
Important Safety Precautions . 8
.........
Indicators, Instrument Panel . 61
...............................
Inf ant Restraint .43
......................................
Inf ant Seats .43
...................
Inf lation, Proper Tire . 257
...................................
Inside Mirror .92
.............................
Inspection, Tire .258
Installing a Child Seat .........................................
LATCH .47
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 51
........................
Instrument Panel .5 ,61
........
Instrument Panel Brightness . 76
........................................
Introduction .i
.................
Jacking up the Vehicle . 268
.......................................
Jack, Tire .267
................................
Jump Starting .272 ..................................................
Keys .79
.......................
Label, Certif ication .286
.................
Lane Change, Signaling . 75
........................
Lap/Shoulder Belts .22
...........
LATCH Anchorage System . 47
.......................................
Lights .75, 102
....................
Bulb Replacement .248
.......................................
Indicator .61
.........................................
Parking .75
..................................
Turn Signal .75
....................................
Load Limits .194
......
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 81
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 81
............................
Fuel Fill Door .187
....................................
Glove Box .99
....................
Lockout Prevention . 82
.................................
Power Door .82
........................
Low Coolant Level .189
.........................
Low Fuel Indicator .67
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 62,276
Index
I JK
L
IV

CONT INUED
..................................
Maintenance .227
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks .234
.................................
Record .236-237
................................
Minder .229-235
.........................
Minder Indicator .69
..........................................
Saf ety .228
.
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 62,277
..............
Manual Seat Adjustments . 88
...............................
Meters, Gauges .70
.................................
Modif ications .192
.........................................
Moonroof .96
.................................
Lower Anchor .47
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 288
.........................................
Luggage .193
...................
Neutral Gear Position . 201
..................
New Vehicle Break-in . 186
...................
NOTICE, Explanation of . i
...............
Numbers, Identif ication . 286 ...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 186
.........................................
Odometer .70
...............................
Odometer, Trip .70
....................
Of f -Highway Driving . 223
...................
Of f -Road Precautions . 223
Oil ........................
Change, How to .240
......................
Change, When to .229
......................
Checking Engine .189
..............
Pressure Indicator . 62,276
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .239
...........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 81
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .293
..............................
Outside Mirrors .93
....................
Overheating, Engine .274
....
Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 234
..............
Panel Brightness Control . 76
........................
Park Gear Position .201
...........................................
Parking .207 .................................
Parking Brake .97
Parking Brake and Brake System ...............................
Indicator .63, 278
.................................
Parking Lights .75
..
Parking Over Things that Burn . 295
..........................
Playing the Radio .117
................................
Playing a Disc .130
....
Playing the Disc Changer . 131,134
.............................
PGM-FI System .294
................
Power Seat Adjustments . 87
.................
Power Socket Locations . 98
..............................
Power Windows .94
.........
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 19
.........
Protecting Adults and Teens . 12
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 20
.....
Advice f or Pregnant Women . 19
........................
Protecting Children .38
...........................
Protecting Inf ants .43
...........
Protecting Larger Children . 53
.............
Protecting Small Children . 44
Index
INDEXP
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Radiator Overheating . 274
.............
Radio/CD Sound System . 115
...........................
Readiness Codes .296
...............................
Rear A/C Unit .113
............
Rear Audio Control Panel . 147
........
Rear Entertainment System . 142
..
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 252
.
Rear View Camera and Monitor . 184
............................
Rear View Mirror .92
.................
Rear Window Def ogger . 77
.
Rear Window Wiper and Washer . 74
..........
Reclining the Seat Backs . 87-90
.............................
Reminder Lights .61
...............
Remoto Audio Controls . 138
.................
Remote Control (RES) . 169
.......................
Remote Transmitter .83
Replacement Inf ormation ................
Engine Oil and Filter . 240
.................................
Floor Mats .254
..........................................
Fuses .279
................................
Light Bulbs .248
........................................
Minder .235
................................
Timing Belt .245
...........................................
Tires .259 .............................
Wiper Blades .255
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .23
...
Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant . 189
...............................
Restraint, Child .38
..................
Reverse Gear Position . 201
................................
Rotation, Tire .259
......................................
Saf ety Belts .10
............
Safety Defects, Reporting . 302
.................................
Saf ety Features .9
.........................................
Airbags .11
.....................................
Seat Belts .10
.............
Saf ety Labels, Location of . 58
...............................
Saf ety Messages .ii
.........................................
Seat Belts .10
...............
Additional Information . 21
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .23
.....................................
Cleaning .254
......................
Lap/Shoulder Belt .22
................................
Maintenance .23
Reminder Light and ................................
Beeper .21, 62 ...................
System Components . 25
...............
Use During Pregnancy . 19
...
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 15
....................................
Seat Heaters .86
.................................................
Seats .87
............
Folding the Second Seat . 89
...............
Folding the Third Seat . 90
..........................
Head Restraints .91
.........
Reclining the Second Seat . 89
............
Reclining the Third Seat . 90
.......................
Third Seat Access .89
...................
Seats, Adjusting the . 87-90
............................
Security System .174
...............................
Serial Number .286
...........................
Service Intervals .229
.............................
Service Manual .303
.........
Service Station Procedures . 187
..........................
Setting the Clock .140
Shif ting the Automatic .............................
Transmission .200
.....
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 200
........................
Shif t Lock Release .203
Side Marker Lights, Bulb .........................
Replacement in .249
..............................
Side Airbags .11, 31
..........................
Of f Indicator .34, 63
Index
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VI