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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.
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 445
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System).............. 296
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 383
Adding Fuel........................... 325
Adding Washer Fluid..................... 216
Additives, Fuel......................... 324
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 375
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 377
Air Conditioning Controls................. 269
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 274
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............377,378
Air Conditioning System................269,377
Air Pressure, Tires....................... 311
Airbag..............................54,88
Airbag Deployment....................66,100
Airbag Light....................68,102,114,229
Airbag Maintenance....................68,101
Airbag, Side..........................64,98
Alarm, Panic............................ 32
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............35,228Alignment and Balance................... 319
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 267
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........382,410,411
Capacities........................... 410
Disposal............................ 384
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).............. 296
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 229
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)........ 35
Appearance Care........................ 393
Auto Down Power Windows................ 44
Automatic Door Locks...................20,21
Automatic Transaxle..............13,280,283,390
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 392
Fluid Level Check...................... 391
Interlock System.....................18,284
Reset Mode.......................... 285
Selection Of Lubricant................... 390
Shifting............................. 285
450 INDEX

Special Additives...................... 392
Autostick............................. 288
Back-Up Lights......................... 408
Ball Joints............................. 379
Battery............................... 375
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE).....28,34
Belts, Drive............................ 372
Belts, Engine........................... 374
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 379
Boot, Convertible Top..................124,128
B-Pillar Location........................ 306
Brake Fluid............................ 412
Brake, Parking.......................... 294
Brake System........................295,387
Anti-Lock (ABS)....................... 296
Hoses.............................. 387
Master Cylinder....................... 388
Parking............................. 294Warning Light........................ 227
Brakes.............................295,387
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 284
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle....... 112
Bulb Replacement.....................405,406
Bulbs, Light............................ 405
Calibration, Compass..................... 239
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)........ 410
Capacities, Fluid........................ 410
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 325
Oil (Engine)....................362,363,370
Car Washes............................ 394
Carbon Monoxide Warning................. 325
Cargo Compartment
Luggage Carrier....................... 213
Carrier, Luggage........................ 213
Catalytic Converter...................... 372
INDEX 451
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Caution, Exhaust Gas..................... 113
CD (Compact Disc) Player...............242,250
CD (Compact Disc) Player Maintenance........ 268
Cellular Phone.......................134,268
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 409
Chains, Tire............................ 319
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 344
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 303
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)............... 365
Child Restraint.......................71,104
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............75,108
Child Restraint with Automatic Belts........... 74
Child Safety Locks........................ 22
Child Seat...........................77,110
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 322
Cleaning
Wheels............................. 395
Climate Control......................... 269Clock...........................240,244,252
Clutch............................... 388
Clutch Fluid........................... 388
Coin Holder........................... 205
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 268
Compact Spare Tire...................... 314
Compass.............................. 239
Compass Calibration..................... 239
Compass Variance....................... 238
Console.............................. 205
Contract, Service........................ 442
Convertible............................ 119
Convertible Boot.....................124,128
Convertible Top......................... 119
Convertible Top Maintenance............... 398
Convertible Top Manual Override.........130,356
Cool Down, Turbo....................... 282
Coolant (Antifreeze)...................410,411
Cooling System......................... 381
452 INDEX

Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 383
Coolant Level......................382,385
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 384
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 382
Inspection........................... 385
Points to Remember.................384,385
Pressure Cap......................... 384
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)........... 382
Corrosion Protection..................... 393
Crankcase Emission Control System.......... 374
Cruise Light........................... 225
Cup Holder............................ 205
Customer Assistance..................... 440
Data Recorder, Event...................68,102
Dealer Service.......................... 367
Deck Lid (Convertible)..................... 39
Deck Lid, Emergency Release Latch (Convertible) . . 42
Deck Lid, Power Release (Convertible)......... 40Defroster, Rear Window................... 215
Defroster, Windshield............... 114,270,271
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 188
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 364
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 185
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 384
Engine Oil........................... 371
Door Locks............................. 18
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 20
Door Opener, Garage..................... 193
Downshifting.......................... 293
Drive Belts............................ 372
Driver's Seat Back Tilt.................... 163
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 352
Electric Rear Window Defrost............... 215
Electric Remote Mirrors................... 133
INDEX 453
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Electrical Power Outlets................... 202
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 190
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).... 231
Emergency Deck Lid Release Latch (Convertible) . . 42
Emergency, In Case of
Jacking............................. 344
Jump Starting......................... 350
Towing............................. 354
Emergency Seat Back Release (Sedan).......... 40
Emission Control System Maintenance......365,414
Engine............................362,363
Break-In Recommendations............... 112
Checking Oil Level..................... 368
Cooling............................. 381
Exhaust Gas Caution.................... 325
Fuel Requirements..................... 321
Jump Starting......................... 350
Oil ...........................368,410,411
Oil Change Interval.................... 369Oil Filler Cap...................362,363,370
Oil Filter............................ 411
Oil Selection.......................... 370
Oil Synthetic......................... 371
Overheating.......................... 342
Temperature Gauge..................... 224
Timing Belt.......................... 374
Event Data Recorder...................68,102
Exhaust Gas Caution.........38,39,113,325,380,381
Exhaust System......................... 380
Fabric Care............................ 396
Filler Location Fuel...................... 224
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 375
Engine Fuel.......................... 374
Engine Oil........................371,411
Flashers.............................. 342
Hazard Warning....................... 342
454 INDEX

Flat Tire Stowage........................ 349
Flooded Engine Starting................... 282
Fluid, Brake........................... 412
Fluid Capacities......................... 410
Fluid Leaks............................ 114
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transaxle.................... 391
Fluids................................ 411
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 411
Fog Light Service........................ 407
Fog Lights..........................183,229
Folding Front Passenger Seat............... 163
Folding Rear Seat.....................167,169
Folding Rear Seat (Convertible).............. 169
Folding Rear Seat (Sedan).................. 167
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 353
Fuel..............................321,411
Adding............................. 325
Additives............................ 324Capacity............................ 410
Clean Air............................ 322
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................224,325
Filler Door (Gas Cap)................... 224
Filter............................... 374
Gasoline............................ 321
Gauge.............................. 224
Hoses.............................. 387
Light............................... 229
Octane Rating........................ 321
Requirements......................... 321
System Hoses......................... 387
Tank Capacity........................ 410
Fueling............................... 325
Fuses................................ 400
Garage Door Opener (HomeLinkt) ........... 193
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)............325,328,364
Gasoline, Clean Air...................... 322
INDEX 455
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Dimmer Switch, Headlight............... 181
Engine Temperature Warning.............. 228
Fog ..........................183,229,407
Front Replacement..................... 406
Headlight Switch...................... 182
Headlights........................... 182
High Beam Indicator.................... 230
Instrument Cluster..................... 182
Lights On Reminder.................... 183
Low Fuel............................ 229
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 226
Map Reading......................180,181
Oil Pressure.......................... 229
Rear Servicing........................ 407
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 228
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............. 36
Service.............................. 406
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm).............. 228
Traction Control....................... 301Turn Signal..................181,184,226,407
Voltage............................. 228
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 224
Loading Vehicle......................... 328
Tires ............................... 306
Locks
Child Protection........................ 22
Door................................ 18
Power Door........................... 20
Steering Wheel......................... 18
Lubrication, Body....................... 379
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack)................. 213
Lumbar Support........................ 162
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 375
Maintenance, General..................... 367
Maintenance Procedures................... 367
Maintenance Schedule
Schedule ªAº-Non Turbo................. 428
458 INDEX