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STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the
inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if
present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat
belts.WARNING!
•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.
•Do not leave animals or children inside parked
vehicles in hot weather; interior heat build up
may cause serious injury or death.
•Be sure to turn off the engine if you want to rest or
sleep in your car. Accidents can be caused by
inadvertently moving the gear selection lever or
by pressing the accelerator pedal. This may cause
excessive heat in the exhaust system, resulting in
overheating and vehicle fire, which may cause
serious or fatal injuries.
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)............. 226
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)......... 323
Adding Fuel.......................... 265
Adding Rear Washer Fluid................ 202
Adding Washer Fluid..............103,202,321
Adjustable Pedals....................... 105
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . 314
Air Conditioner Maintenance.............. 318
Air Conditioning....................191,193
Air Conditioning Controls................ 191
Air Conditioning Filter................199,319
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips........... 200
Air Conditioning Refrigerant...........318,319
Air Conditioning System...........191,193,318
Air Pressure, Tires...................145,245
Airbag................................ 41
Airbag Deployment.................... 46,47
Airbag Light.................... 46,49,61,142
Airbag Maintenance...................... 49
Airbag, Side........................... 47
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)........... 42,47
Alarm (Security Alarm).................. 145
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............. 15Alignment and Balance.................. 251
All Wheel Drive (AWD)...............223,331
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............ 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio.................. 187
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............323,350
Disposal............................ 325
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............. 226
Anti-Lock Warning Light..............147,228
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)...... 15
Anti-Theft System...................... 145
Appearance Care....................... 332
Auto Down Power Windows............... 28
Auto Up Power Windows................. 28
AutomaticDimmingMirror ................ 67
Automatic Door Locks.................. 24,25
Automatic Headlights.................... 96
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)....... 193
Automatic Transaxle
Special Additives..................... 331
Automatic Transmission............214,219,330
Adding Fluid.....................330,352
Autostick ........................... 223
Fluid and Filter Changes................ 330
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Heater, Engine Block.................... 211
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . 99
Hitches
TrailerTowing ....................... 273
Holder,Cup ........................... 121
HomeLink(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . 110
Hood Release.......................... 95
Hoses............................... 327
Ignition............................... 11
Key ................................ 11
Ignition Key Removal.................... 11
IlluminatedEntry ....................... 17
Immobilizer (Sentry Key).................. 13
Infant Restraint......................... 51
Inflation Pressure Tires................... 145
Information Center, Vehicle............... 148
Inside Rearview Mirror................... 67
Instrument Cluster................138,139,140
Instrument Panel and Controls............. 137
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............ 335
Interior Appearance Care................. 334
Interior Fuses.......................... 337InteriorLights ......................... 100
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers).......102,201
Introduction............................ 4
Jack Location.......................... 287
Jack Operation......................... 289
Jacking Instructions..................... 289
Jump Starting......................... 294
Key, Programming....................... 14
Key, Replacement....................... 14
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer).................. 13
Key-In Reminder........................ 12
Keyless Entry System..................... 17
Keys................................. 11
Knee Bolster........................... 41
Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 99
Lap/Shoulder Belts...................... 33
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren) ........................... 54,55
LatchPlate ............................ 34
Latches............................... 61
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Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................ 38
Programmable Electronic Features..... 111,114,156
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless
Entry) ........................... 21,111,114
Radial Ply Tires........................ 247
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)........ 324
Radio Broadcast Signals.................. 159
Radio, Navigation...................... 179
Radio Operation..................161,167,191
Radio Remote Controls.................. 187
Radio, Satellite......................179,184
Radio (Sound Systems)................161,167
Rear Liftgate........................... 31
Rear Seat, Folding....................... 94
Rear Washer Fluid...................... 202
Rear Window Defroster.................. 202
Rear Window Features................... 201
Rear Wiper/Washer..................... 201
Rearview Mirrors........................ 67
Reclining Front Seats..................... 91
Recorder, Event Data..................... 49Recreational Towing..................... 282
Reformulated Gasoline................... 262
Refrigerant ............................ 319
Reminder, Seat Belt...................... 39
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)............... 17
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls...... 187
Replacement Parts...................... 308
Replacement Tires...................... 250
Reporting Safety Defects................. 377
Restraint, Head......................... 92
Restraints,Child ........................ 51
Restraints, Occupant..................... 33
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck.............. 297
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack)................ 129
Rotation,Tires ......................... 253
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle............... 61
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle.............. 61
Safety Defects, Reporting................. 377
Safety, Exhaust Gas...................... 32
Safety Information, Tire.................. 236
SafetyTips ............................. 59
Satellite Radio......................179,184
392 INDEX