
Here are some tips on getting the most out of your child
restraint:
•Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it
has a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety
Standards. We also recommend that you make sure
that you can install the child restraint in the vehicle
where you will use it, before you buy it.
•The restraint must be appropriate for your child’s
weight and height. Check the label on the restraint for
weight and height limits.
•Carefully follow the instructions that come with the
restraint. If you install the restraint improperly, it may
not work when you need it.
The passenger seat belts are equipped with cinching
latch plates, which are designed to keep the lap
portion tight around the child restraint so that it is not
necessary to use a locking clip. Pulling up on theshoulder portion of the lap/shoulder belt will tighten
the belt. The cinching latch plate will keep the belt
tight, however, any seat belt system will loosen with
time, so check the belt occasionally and pull it tight if
necessary.
•In the rear seat, you may have trouble tightening the
lap/shoulder belt on the child restraint because the
buckle or latch plate is too close to the belt path
opening on the restraint. Disconnect the latch plate
from the buckle and twist the short buckle end of the
belt several times to shorten it. Insert the latch plate
into the buckle with the release button facing out.
•If the belt still can’t be tightened, or if pulling and
pushing on the restraint loosens the belt, disconnect
the latch plate from the buckle, turn the buckle
around, and insert the latch plate into the buckle
again. If you still can’t make the child restraint secure,
try a different seating position.
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before placing the gear shift lever in PARK, otherwise the
load on the transmission locking mechanism may make it
difficult to move the selector out of PARK.WARNING!
•Always fully apply the parking brake when leav-
ing your vehicle, or it may roll and cause damage
or injury. Also be certain to leave an automatic
transmission in Park, a manual transmission in
Reverse or first gear. Failure to do so may allow
the vehicle to roll and cause damage or injury.
•NEVER leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving
children in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for
a number of reasons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured. Don’t leave the keys
in the ignition. A child could operate power
windows, other controls, or move the vehicle
•Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged
before driving, failure to do so can lead to brake
problems due to excessive heating of the rear
brakes.
316 STARTING AND OPERATING

Oil (Engine).......................... 417
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 432
Car Washes............................ 442
Carbon Monoxide Warning................. 352
Cargo Compartment
Luggage Carrier....................... 197
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)................... 197
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance......... 274
Cassette Tape Player..................... 221
Catalytic Converter...................... 419
Caution, Exhaust Gas................. 42,87,352
CD (Compact Disc) Changer.......230,237,253,257
CD (Compact Disc)
Player............227,231,235,241,244,249,251,257
CD (Compact Disc) Player Maintenance........ 275
Cellular Phone........................ 98,272
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 456
Center Lap Belts......................... 52
Chains, Tire............................ 341Changing A Flat Tire..................... 382
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 325
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator
Light) .............................217,412
Child Restraint........................ 73,75
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............... 78
Child Safety Locks........................ 37
Child Seat............................ 73,80
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 350
Cleaning
Wheels............................. 444
Climate Control......................... 276
Clock .............................219,256
Coat Hook............................ 196
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 275
Compact Disc (CD) Player...............221,227
Compact Spare Tire...................... 336
Compass.............................. 167
Compass Calibration..................... 168
488 INDEX

Head Phones........................... 266
Head Restraints......................... 122
Headlights............................ 151
Bulb Replacement...................... 452
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 155
Lights On Reminder.................... 153
Replacing............................ 452
TimeDelay .......................... 153
Heated Seats........................... 122
Heater............................... 276
Heater, Engine Block..................... 310
Hitches
TrailerTowing ........................ 367
HomeLink(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 175
Hood Release.......................... 149
Hook, Coat............................ 196
Hoses.............................434,438
Ignition............................... 12Key ................................. 12
Ignition Key Removal..................... 12
Illuminated Entry........................ 20
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)................... 15
Indicator, Traction Control................. 217
Infant Restraint........................ 74,75
Information Center...................... 171
Information Center, Vehicle................. 171
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 94
Instrument Cluster..............207,208,209,210
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 206
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 446
Integrated Child Seat...................... 73
Integrated Power Module (Fuses)............ 448
Interior Appearance Care.................. 444
Interior Lights.......................150,151
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers).....157,298,300
Introduction............................. 4
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Jack Location..................384,386,395,397
Jack Operation....................382,386,397
Jacking Instructions...................386,397
Jump Starting.......................... 401
Key, Programming........................ 17
Key, Replacement........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 15
Key-In Reminder......................... 14
Keyless Entry System...................... 20
Keys................................. 12
Knee Bolster............................ 61
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 46
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren) .............................. 78
Latches
Hood............................... 149
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 349LifeofTires ............................ 339
Liftgate................................ 39
Lights .............................. 88,150
Airbag........................ 61,71,88,213
Alarm .............................. 215
Anti-Lock........................... 213
Automatic Headlights................... 152
Back-Up............................. 455
Battery Saver......................... 153
Brake Warning........................ 212
Bulb Replacement...................451,452
Center Mounted Stop................... 456
Cruise .............................. 218
Dimmer Switch, Headlight............... 151
Door Ajar........................... 212
Engine Temperature Warning.............. 214
Fog .............................154,455
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 380
Headlight Switch...................... 151
Headlights........................... 452
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Headlights On Reminder................. 153
High Beam Indicator.................... 216
High Beam/Low Beam Select............. 155
Illuminated Entry....................... 20
Interior..........................150,151
License............................. 457
Liftgate Ajar.......................... 211
Lights On Reminder.................... 153
Low Fuel............................ 211
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 217
Oil Pressure.......................... 216
Park.............................151,454
Passing............................. 155
Reading............................. 166
Rear Servicing........................ 455
Rear Tail............................ 455
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 214
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............. 215
Service...........................451,452Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 217
Side Marker.......................... 455
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm).............. 215
Turn Signal.....................154,454,455
Voltage............................. 214
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 210
Washer Fluid......................... 216
Load Leveling System.................... 199
Loading Vehicle...................197,358,361
Capacities........................... 361
Tires ............................... 328
Locks
Door................................ 27
Steering Wheel......................... 14
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH).............................. 78
Lubrication, Body....................... 426
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack)................. 197
Lumbar Support........................ 125
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Integrated, Child....................... 73
Lumbar Support....................... 125
Memory............................. 145
Power.............................. 121
Reclining ............................ 124
Removal.......................134,137,139
Stown Go (Fold in Floor)................ 125
Tilting .............................. 133
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)................ 18
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)..........430,458
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)................... 15
Sentry Key Programming................... 17
Service Assistance....................... 478
Service Contract......................... 480
Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction
Indicator)............................. 217
Service Manuals........................ 482
Setting the Clock.....................219,256
Shoulder Belts........................... 46Signals, Turn...................154,211,454,455
Sliding Door............................ 33
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............... 322
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 341
Snow Tires............................ 342
Spare Tire.....................336,337,385,396
Spark Plugs............................ 419
Speed Control (Cruise Control).............. 163
Speedometer........................... 212
Starting............................... 307
Automatic Transmission................. 308
Engine Fails to Start.................... 309
Starting and Operating.................... 307
Starting Procedures...................... 307
Steering
Column Controls...................... 154
Linkage............................. 425
Power...........................321,424
Shaft Seal............................ 425
500 INDEX

TiltColumn .......................... 157
Wheel Lock........................... 14
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . 272
Storage............................188,451
Storage Bin............................ 188
Storage, Vehicle......................297,451
Storing Your Vehicle...................... 451
Stown Go (Fold in Floor) Seats............. 125
Sun Roof.............................. 181
Sun Visor Extension....................... 97
Sunglasses Storage....................... 167
Sunroof Maintenance..................... 183
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 56
Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 417
System, Navigation...................... 255
Tachometer............................ 214
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)........ 286
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......215,381Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............... 78
Tilt Steering Column..................... 157
Tire and Loading Information Placard......... 328
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 327
Tire Markings.......................... 323
Tire Safety Information.................... 323
Tires ............................ 88,332,483
Aging(LifeofTires) .................... 339
Air Pressure.......................... 332
Alignment........................... 340
Chains.............................. 341
Changing............................ 382
Compact Spare........................ 336
Flat Changing........................ 391
General Information.................... 332
High Speed.......................... 335
Inflation Pressures..................... 333
Jacking........................382,383,394
LifeofTires .......................... 339
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