Make sure all windows,  mirrors,
and  outside  lights are clean  and
unobstructed.  Remove frost, snow,
or  ice. Check 
that any items  you may  be
carrying  are stored  properly  or
fastened  down securely.
Check  the seat  adjustment  (see
page  ).
Check  the adjustment  of the
inside  and outside  mirrors  (see
page  ).
Check  the steering  wheel
adjustment  (see page  ).
Make  sure the doors  are securely
closed  and locked. Fasten 
your seat belt.  Check  that
your  passengers  have fastened
their  seat belts  (see page  ).
Youshoulddothefollowingchecks
and 
adjustmen ts before  you drive
your  vehicle.
When you start  the engine,  check
the  gauges  and indicato rs in the
instrument  panel (see page  ).
Check  that the hood  and trunk  are
fully  closed.
Visually  check the tires.  If a tire
looks  low, use  a gauge  to check  its
pressure  (see page  ).
1.
2.
3.
8. 7. 6. 14
9.
4.
5.
93 57
10.
207 89
75
Preparing to Drive
164 
Unexpected, Taking Care..........................................
of the .215
....
Unif orm Tire Quality Grading .244
........................
Unleaded Gasoline .150
.......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of .192 Transmission
Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .195
..................
Fluid  Selection  . 195,  196
..............
Identif ication Number . 241
.............
Shif ting the Automatic . 166
.....................................
Treadwear .244
.......................................
Trip Meter .66
................................................
Trunk .86
........................................
Opening .86
...................
Open Monitor Light . 60
....................................
Turn Signals .73
..................................
Vanity Mirror .95
.................
Vehicle Capacity Load . 159
......................
Vehicle Dimensions .242 ....
Vehicle Identif ication Number . 240
.............................
Vehicle Storage .213
.....................................
Ventilation .103
.................................................
VIN .240
..................................
Viscosity, Oil .189
............
WARNING, Explanation of . iii
.........
Warning Labels, Location of . 53
....................
Warranty Coverages .253
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 194
.......................................
Indicator .61
.....................................
Operation .72
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 75
............
Alignment and Balance . 209
.....................................
Cleaning .207
..........................
Compact Spare .216
...............................
Nut Wrench .217
Windows ..................
Operating the Power . 92
...........................
Rear, Def ogger .75
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning .72 ...................................
Def roster .104
.......................................
Washers .72
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .204
.....................................
Operation .72
....................................
Worn Tires .207
.....
Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 237
Index
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