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Replace your tires with radial tires of
the same size, load range, speed
rating, and maximum cold tire
pressure rating (as shown on the
tire’s sidewall).
Mixing radial and bias-ply tires on
your vehicle can reduce braking
ability, traction, and steering
accuracy. Using tires of a dif f erent
size or construction can cause the
ABS to work inconsistently.
Themileageyoucanexpectfrom
yourvehicletiresisthesameas
comparable mid-and rear-engine
sports cars, and it will vary greatly
with your driving habits.
If you drive moderately, the f ront
tires could last more than 10,000
miles (16,000 km). However, the
mileage will be substantially less if
you tend to drive your vehicle at the
upper limits of its capabilities.
You should caref ully inspect your
vehicle’s tires f or wear, damage, and
proper inf lation every 7,500 miles
(12,000 km).
It is best to replace all f our tires at
thesametime.If thatisnotpossible
or necessary, replace the two f ront
tires or two rear tires as a pair.
Replacing just one tire can seriously
af f ect your vehicle’s handling.TheABSworksbycomparingthe
speed of the wheels. When replacing
tires, use the same size originally
supplied with the vehicle. Tire size
and construction can affect wheel
speed and may cause the system to
activate.
Replacement wheels are available at
your dealer.
If you ever replace a wheel, make
sure that the wheel’s specif ications
match those of the original wheels.
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Replacing T ires and Wheels
Tires
Maint enance
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CONT INUED
Doors.
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 81
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Auto Door Locking . 81
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Auto Door Unlocking . 82
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Locking and Unlocking . 79
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Power Door Locks . 80
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 284
Downshif ting, Manual
.............................
Transmission . 191
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
...........................................
Driving . 187
....................................
Economy . 181
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 242
..............................
Economy, Fuel . 181
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Emergencies on the Road . 255
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Battery, Jump Starting . 263
...........
Brake System Indicator . 269
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 257
.....
Charging System Indicator . 267
..................
Checking the Fuses . 270
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 267
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 268
..................
Overheated Engine . 265 .........................
Emergency Brake . 100
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Emergency Flashers . 74
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Emergency Towing . 276
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 87
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Emissions Controls . 287
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Emissions Testing, State . 290Engine
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 67
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Engine Speed Limiter . 193, 196
Malf unction Indicator
......................................
Lamp . 268
........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 65, 267
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 224
...............................
Overheating . 265
............................
Specif ications . 282
.......................................
Starting . 190
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Ethanol in Gasoline . 177
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 287
...............................
Exhaust Fumes . 51
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
........................................
Belts by . 16
...................................
Fan, Interior . 106
.........................................
Features . 105 ....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 177
Filters
.........................
Dust and Pollen . 242
...............................................
Oil . 226
5-speed Manual Transmission
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 233
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Shif ting the . 191
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 74
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 257
Fluids
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Automatic Transmission . 232
..........................................
Brake . 234
.........................................
Clutch . 235
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Locations . 222
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Manual Transmission . 233
..........................
Power Steering . 235
..................
Windshield Washer . 231
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception . 163
...........................
Folding Rear Seat . 93
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Four-way Flashers . 74
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Front Airbags . 9, 24
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Keys . 76
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Label, Certif ication . 280
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Lane Change, Signaling . 72
..................
Lap/Shoulder Belts . 14, 19
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LATCH Anchor System . 42
Lights
....................
Bulb Replacement . 236
.......................................
Indicator . 59
.........................................
Parking . 72
..................................
Turn Signal . 72
.....................................
Load Limit . 185
......
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 78
Locks
.......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 78
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Fuel Fill Door . 177
.................................
Power Door . 80
...........................................
Trunk . 87
........................
Low Coolant Level . 181
.........................
Low Fuel Indicator . 64
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Lower Anchors . 42
...
Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 191 ...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 65, 267
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 282
..................................
Maintenance . 211
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Minder . 213-219
.........................
Minder Indicator . 64
...
Owner Maintenance Checks . 218
.................................
Record . 220-221
..........................................
Saf ety . 212
.......
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 268
...................
Manual Transmission . 191
........
Manual Transmission Fluid . 233
...............................
Meters, Gauges . 66
...................
Methanol in Gasoline . 177
..........................
Mirrors, Adjusting . 99
.........................................
Moonroof . 97
...........................
MP3/WMA . 123, 143
...................
Neutral Gear Position . 195
..................
New Vehicle Break-in . 176
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Normal Shif t Speeds . 192
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i ...............
Numbers, Identif ication . 280
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 176
.........................................
Odometer . 66
...............................
Odometer, Trip . 67
Oil
........................
Change, How to . 226
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Change, When to . 213
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Checking Engine . 179
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Pressure Indicator . 65, 267
.......
Selecting Proper Viscosity . 224
...........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 78
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
....................................
Recovery . 287
..............................
Outside Mirrors . 99
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Outside Temperature Indicator . 68
....................
Overheating, Engine . 265
.......
Owner Maintenance Checks . 218
.........................
Oxygenated Fuels . 177
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