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.
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2.
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3.
4. 5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
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Preparing to Drive
Driving
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Make sure the convertible top and
the windows are closed.
Turn of f the lights.
Place any packages, valuables, etc.,
in the trunk or take them with you.
Lock the doors.
Never park over dry leaves, tall
grass, or other f lammable
materials. The hot three way
catalytic converter could cause
these materials to catch on fire.If the vehicle is f acing uphill, turn
the front wheels away from the
curb, and put the transmission in
f irst gear.
If the vehicle is f acing downhill,
turn the front wheels toward the
curb, and put the transmission in
reverse gear.
Make sure the parking brake is
f ully released bef ore driving away.
Driving with the parking brake
partially set can overheat or
damage the rear brakes.
Resting your f oot on the pedal keeps
the brakes applied lightly, builds up
heat, and reduces their ef f ectiveness.
It also keeps your brake lights on all
the time, conf using drivers behind
you.
Constant application of the brakes
when going down a long hill builds
up heat and reduces their ef f ective-
ness. Use the engine to assist the
brakes by taking your f oot of f the
accelerator and downshif ting to a
lower gear.
Always use the parking brake when
you park your vehicle. Make sure
the parking brake is set f irmly or
your vehicle may roll if it is on an
incline.
Your vehicle is equipped with disc
brakes at all f our wheels. A power
assist helps reduce the ef f ort needed
on the brake pedal. The anti-lock
brake system (ABS) helps you retain
steering control when braking very
hard.
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Parking
Parking T ipsBraking System
Parking, Braking System
Driving
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If you need to park your vehicle f or
an extended period (more than 1
month), there are several things you
should do to prepare it f or storage.
Proper preparation helps prevent
deterioration and makes it easier to
get your vehicle back on the road. If
possible, store your vehicle indoors.Fill the f uel tank.
Change the engine oil and f ilter.
Wash and dry the exterior
completely.
Cleantheinterior.Makesurethe
carpeting, floor mats, etc., are
completely dry.
Raise the convertible top cover.
Leave the parking brake off. Put
the transmission in reverse. Block the rear wheels.
If the vehicle is to be stored f or a
longer period, it should be
supported on jackstands so the
tires are of f the ground.
Leave one window open slightly (if
the vehicle is being stored
indoors).
Disconnect the battery.
Cover the vehicle with a
‘‘breathable’’ cover, one made
f rom a porous material such as
cotton. Non-porous materials, such
as plastic sheeting, trap moisture,
which can damage the paint.
Support the f ront wiper blade
arms with a f olded towel or rag so
they do not touch the windshield.
To minimize sticking, apply a
silicone spray lubricant to all door
and trunk seals. Also, apply a
vehiclebodywaxtothepainted
surfaces that mate with the door
and trunk seals. If possible, periodically run the
engine until it reaches f ull
operating temperature (the
cooling f an cycles on and of f
twice). Pref erably, do this once a
month.
Vehicle Storage
Maint enance
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Changing Oil
........................................
How to .144
......................................
When to .139
...
Charging System Indicator .46,182
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving .121
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Child Saf ety .28
..............................
Booster Seats .37
...................................
Child Seats .33
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Important Saf ety Reminders .31
..........................
Larger Children .36
.......................
Risk with Airbags .29
.............................
Small Children .32
.......................................
Child Seats .33
.......................
Cleaning Seat Belts .157
.................................................
Clock .54
...................................
Clutch Fluid .151
........................
CO in the Exhaust .201
............
Cold Weather, Starting in .122
......................
Compact Spare Tire .170
...............
Consumer Inf ormation .206
.............
Controls, Instruments and .43
..............................
Convertible Top .70
...............
Convertible Top Cover .72
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Lowering the Convertible Top .70
................................
Maintenance .74
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Raising the Convertible Top .73 Coolant
........................................
Adding .146
....................................
Checking .112
.........................
Proper Solution .146
...................
Temperature Gauge .52
Crankcase Emission Control ........................................
System .201
................
Cruise Control Indicator .47
............
Cruise Control Operation .103
......................................
Cup Holder .78
.............
Customer Service Of f ice .206
..............................
Economy, Fuel .112
..................................
Emergencies .169
.............
Battery, Jump Starting .178
...........
Brake System Indicator .184
................
DANGER, Explanation of .ii
...................................
Dashboard .3,44
..............
Dashboard Lower Pocket .79
................
Daytime Running Lights .57
Daytime Running Lights
.......................................
Indicator .48
.................................
Dead Battery .178
.........
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety .208
................
Def ogger, Rear Window .59
................
Def rosting the Windows .85
..........................
Dif f erential Fluid .150
....................................
Dimensions .196 ...............
Dimming the Headlights .57
Dipstick
..................................
Engine Oil .111
..........................
Directional Signals .57
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators .126
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil .146
...................
Do Not Tow a Trailer .129
Doors
..............
Locking and Unlocking .63
.......................
Monitor Indicator .47
......................
Power Door Locks .63
........
DOT Tire Quality Grading .198
Downshif ting, Manual
.............................
Transmission .123
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety .5
...........................................
Driving .119
....................................
Economy .112
........................
Driving Guidelines .120
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Dust and Pollen Filter .158
Index
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Gearshif t Lever Positions..............
Manual Transmission .124
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............................
(GVWR) .116,196
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs .152
..............
Hazard Warning Flashers .58
Headlights
........................................
Aiming .152
............
Daytime Running Lights .57
..................
High Beam Indicator .48
...........................
Reminder Tone .57
........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs .152
...................................
Turning on .57
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Heating and Cooling System .82
............................
High Beam Lever .57
.......................
Hood, Opening the .110
..................................................
Horn .55
...........................
Hydraulic Clutch .151 ................
Jacking Up the Vehicle .172
.......................................
Jack, Tire .171
................................
Jump Starting .178
..................................................
Keys .60
Identif ication Number, .......................................
Vehicle .194 Ignition
..............................................
Keys .60
...........................................
Switch .62
............
Timing Control System .201
........................
Immobilizer System .61
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Important Safety Precautions .6
Indicators
..............
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) .47
Brake (Parking and Brake
............................
System) .47,184
................
Charging System .46,182
.............................
Cruise Control .47
....................................
Door-open .47
DRL(Daytime Running
......................................
Lights) .48
EPS (Electrical Power ..................................
Steering) .47
...................................
High Beam .48
........
Key (Immobilizer System) .49
......................................
Low Fuel .49
................
Low Oil Pressure .46,182
...............
Maintenance Required .50
Malf unction Indicator
................................
Lamp .47,183
.......................................
Seat Belt .46
...............................................
SRS .47 ..................................
Trunk-open .47
Turn Signal and Hazard
...................................
Warning .48
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VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist) .50
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Indicators, Instrument Panel .46
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Inf lation, Proper Tire .161
........
Recommended Pressures .162
...................................
Inside Mirror .75
.............................
Inspection, Tire .162
....................
Installing a Child Seat .33
............................
Instrument Panel .45
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Instrument Panel Brightness .58
.................................
Interior Lights .80
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Introduction .i
Index
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Panel Brightness Control .58
...........................................
Parking .125
.................................
Parking Brake .76
Parking Brake and Brake System
.....................................
Indicator .184
.......................
Label, Certif ication .194
.................
Lane Change, Signaling .57
..................
Lap/Shoulder Belts .12,16
Lights
....................
Bulb Replacement .152
.......................................
Indicator .46
..................................
Turn Signal .57
....................................
Load Limits .116
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) .62
Locks
.......
Anti-thef t Steering Column .62
............................
Fuel Fill Door .109
.................................
Power Door .63
...........................................
Trunk .63
........................
Low Coolant Level .112
.........................
Low Fuel Indicator .49
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .46,182
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart .196
...........
Luggage, Storing (Cargo) .115
..................................
Maintenance .131
........................................
Minder .133 .........................
Minder Indicator .50
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks .138
........................................
Record .140
..........................................
Saf ety .132
.
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 47,183
...................
Manual Transmission . 123
........
Manual Transmission Fluid . 149
...............................
Meters, Gauges .51
...................
Methanol in Gasoline . 108
..........................
Mirrors, Adjusting .75
...............
Modif ying Your Vehicle . 114
..................
New Vehicle Break-in . 108
.....................
Normal Shif t Speeds .124
...................
NOTICE, Explanation of . i
...............
Numbers, Identif ication . 194
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 108
.........................................
Odometer .51
...............................
Odometer, Trip .51 Oil
........................
Change, How to .144
......................
Change, When to .139
......................
Checking Engine .111
..............
Pressure Indicator . 46,182
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .144
...........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 62
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .201
.........................
Opening the Trunk .63
..............................
Outside Mirrors .75
....
Outside Temperature Indicator . 52
....................
Overheating, Engine .179
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 138
.........................
Oxygenated Fuels .108
Index
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Parking Lights .57
.............................
PGM-FI System .202
...................................
Pollen Filter .158
..........................
Power Door Locks .63
..................
Power Socket Location .77
..............................
Power Windows .68
.........
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts .14
........................
Preparing to Drive .121
.........
Protecting Adults and Teens .10
...
Additional Safety Precautions .15
.....
Advice f or Pregnant Women .14
........................
Protecting Children .28
.....................
General Guidelines .28
.......
Protecting Larger Children . 36
.........
Protecting Small Children . 32
...................
Radiator Overheating . 179
...............
Radio/CD Sound System . 86
.................
Radio Thef t Protection . 102
...................
Readiness Codes . 183,204
..
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 156
............................
Rear View Mirror .75
.................
Rear Window Def ogger . 59
................
Reclining the Seat-backs . 67.......
Recommended Shif t Speeds . 124
Recovery Vehicle, Emergency .......................................
Towing .191
........................................
Ref ueling .109
.......................
Reminder Indicators .45
.......................
Remote Transmitter .65
Replacement Inf ormation ..............
Dust and Pollen Filter . 158
................
Engine Oil and Filter . 144
..........................................
Fuses .186
................................
Light Bulbs .152
....................................
Schedule .133
...........................................
Tires .164
.............................
Wiper Blades .159
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .18
..........
Reporting Saf ety Def ects . 208
Reserve Tank, Engine ...............................
Coolant .112, 146
...............................
Restraint, Child .28
...........................
Reverse Lockout .124
................................
Rotation, Tire .163
..................................
Saf ety Belts .8, 16 .........
Safety Defects, Reporting . 208
.................................
Saf ety Features .7
...........................................
Airbags .9
.......................................
Seat Belts .8
.............
Saf ety Labels, Location of . 41
...............................
Saf ety Messages .ii
................................
Satellite Radio .91
.....................................
Seat Belts .8, 16
...............
Additional Information . 16
.....
Advice f or Pregnant Women . 14
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .18
.....................................
Cleaning .157
......................
Lap/Shoulder Belt .17
................................
Maintenance .18
Reminder Indicator and ................................
Beeper .16, 46
...................
System Components . 16
...............
Use During Pregnancy . 14
........................
Seats, Adjusting the .67
...............................
Serial Number .194
...........................
Service Intervals .139
...........................
Service Manual .209
.........
Service Station Procedures . 109
............................
Setting the Clock .54
Index
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