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Steering in Emergencies
There are times when steering can be more
effective than braking. For example, you come over
a hill and nd a truck stopped in your lane, or a car
suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts
out from between parked cars and stops right in
front of you. You can avoid these problems by
braking — if you can stop in time. But sometimes
you cannot; there is not room. That is the time for
evasive action — steering around the problem.
Your vehicle can perform very well in emergencies
like these. First apply your brakes — but, unless
you have anti-lock brakes, not enough to lock your
wheels.
SeeBraking on page 250. It is better to remove as
much speed as you can from a possible collision.
Then steer around the problem, to the left or
right depending on the space available.An emergency like this requires close attention and
a quick decision. If you are holding the steering
wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o’clock
positions, you can turn it a full 180 degrees very
quickly without removing either hand. But you
have to act fast, steer quickly, and just as quickly
straighten the wheel once you have avoided
the object.
The fact that such emergency situations are
always possible is a good reason to practice
defensive driving at all times and wear safety
belts properly.
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Filling the Tank
{CAUTION:
Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel re
can cause bad injuries. To help avoid
injuries to you and others, read and follow
all the instructions on the pump island.
Turn off your engine when you are
refueling. Do not smoke if you are near
fuel or refueling your vehicle. Keep
sparks, ames, and smoking materials
away from fuel. Do not leave the fuel
pump unattended when refueling your
vehicle. This is against the law in some
places. Keep children away from the fuel
pump; never let children pump fuel.The tethered fuel cap is located behind a hinged
fuel door on the driver’s side of the vehicle. If
the vehicle has E85 fuel capability, a yellow cap
with the words “E85/gasoline” can be seen.
To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly
counterclockwise. The fuel cap has a spring in
it; if the cap is released too soon, it will spring
back to the right.
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While refueling, hang the tethered fuel cap on the
hook on the inside of the fuel door.
{CAUTION:
If you spill fuel and then something
ignites it, you could be badly burned.
Fuel can spray out on you if you open
the fuel cap too quickly. This spray can
happen if your tank is nearly full, and is
more likely in hot weather. Open the fuel
cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise to
stop. Then unscrew the cap all the way.
Be careful not to spill fuel. Do not top off or overll
the tank and wait a few seconds after you have
nished pumping before removing the nozzle.
Clean fuel from painted surfaces as soon as
possible. SeeWashing Your Vehicle on page 389.
When replacing the fuel cap, turn it clockwise until
it clicks. Make sure the cap is fully installed. The
diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap
has been left off or improperly installed. This would
allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere.
SeeMalfunction Indicator Lamp on page 181.The TIGHTEN GAS CAP message will be displayed
on the Driver Information Center (DIC) if the fuel cap
is not properly installed. SeeDIC Warnings and
Messages on page 195for more information.{CAUTION:
If a re starts while you are refueling, do
not remove the nozzle. Shut off the ow
of fuel by shutting off the pump or by
notifying the station attendant. Leave the
area immediately.
Notice:If you need a new fuel cap, be sure to
get the right type. Your dealer can get one
for you. If you get the wrong type, it may not
t properly. This may cause your malfunction
indicator lamp to light and may damage
your fuel tank and emissions system. See
Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 181.
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How to Add Coolant to the Cooling
System
Notice:Your engine has a specic cooling
system drain and ll procedure. Failure
to follow this procedure could cause your
engine to overheat and be severely damaged.
If your engine’s cooling system needs to
be drained and re-lled, please see your dealer.
1. Remove the
pressure cap
when the cooling
system, including
the pressure
cap and upper
radiator hose is
no longer hot.
Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise.
If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop. A hiss
means that there is still some pressure left.
2. Then keep turning the pressure cap and
remove it.
{CAUTION:
You can be burned if you spill coolant
on hot engine parts. Coolant contains
ethylene glycol and it will burn if the
engine parts are hot enough. Do not spill
coolant on a hot engine.
3. Fill the cooling system with the proper
DEX-COOL
®coolant mixture, up to the base
of the ller neck. SeeEngine Coolant on
page 320for more information about
the proper coolant mixture.
4. Rinse or wipe any spilled coolant from the
engine and the compartment.
5. Then ll the coolant recovery tank to the cold
ll line.
6. Install the coolant recovery tank cap and the
pressure cap. After a day or two of driving,
when the engine is cold, check the coolant
level in the recovery tank. If it is low, rell it to
the cold ll line.
If the coolant in the recovery tank is constantly
low, you should have a dealership service
department inspect the vehicle for leaks.
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3. Remove the headlamp plastic retainer by
pulling it up.
4. Pull the headlamp assembly away from the
vehicle and remove the electrical connector.
5. Remove the round dust caps to gain access
to the bulbs.
6. Turn the old bulb counterclockwise and
remove it from the retaining ring by pulling
it away from the headlamp.
7. Remove the electrical connector from the
bulb by raising the lock tab and pulling the
connector away from the bulb’s base.8. Install the electrical connector to the bulb.
9. Install the new bulb by inserting the smallest
tab on the bulb base into the matching
notch in the retaining ring. Turn the bulb a
quarter-turn clockwise until it stops.
10. Reverse Steps 1 through 5 to reinstall the
headlamp assembly.
When you reinstall the headlamp assembly,
make sure to line up the pin in the headlamp
assembly with the slot in the vehicle.
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Taillamps, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps
A. Rear Sidemarker
Lamp
B. Taillamp/Turn Signal
and Stoplamp
C. Taillamp
To replace one of these bulbs, do the following:
1. Open the trunk. SeeTrunk on page 101
for more information.
2. Remove the convenience net, if your vehicle
has one, and then remove it by unhooking
the upper wing nut.
3. Pull the carpet away from the rear of the
vehicle.
4. Remove the two remaining wing nuts.5. Pull the assembly from the vehicle.
6. Remove the bulb socket. To do so, press the
tab, turn it counterclockwise and pull it out.
7. Pull the old bulb straight out.
8. Push the new bulb into the bulb socket.
9. Reverse Steps 1 through 5 to reinstall the
taillamp assembly.
Back-Up Lamps
The back-up lamps are located in the rear bumper.
1. Remove the two screws from the back-up
lamp assembly.
2. Pull the assembly from the rear bumper.
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3. Remove the socket by turning it
counterclockwise and pull it out.
4. Pull the old bulb straight out.
5. Push the new bulb into the socket.
6. Push the socket back into the assembly.
Tighten the socket by turning it clockwise.
7. Reinstall the assembly with the two screws.
License Plate Lamp
To replace one of these bulbs, do the following:
1. Turn the lamp assembly counterclockwise and
pull the lamp assembly out of the connector.
2. Pull the old bulb from the lamp assembly,
keeping the bulb straight as you pull it out.
3. Install the new bulb.
4. Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to reinstall the
license plate lamp.
Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamp Bulb Number
Back-Up Lamp 921
Front Parking/Turn Signal Lamp 3157NAK
License Plate Lamp 194
Headlamps
High-Beam H9
Low-Beam H11
Sidemarker Lamp 194
Stoplamps, Taillamps, and
Turn Signal Lamp3057
For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact
your dealer.
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When your vehicle has a at tire, use the following
example as a guide to assist you in the placement
of wheel blocks.
The following information will tell you next how to
use the jack and change a tire.Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
The equipment you will need is located in
the trunk.
1. Open the trunk. SeeTrunk on page 101for
more information.
2. Turn the center nut
on the compact
spare tire cover
counterclockwise to
remove it. Then
remove the cover.
3. Remove the compact spare tire. SeeCompact
Spare Tire on page 384for more information.
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