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Your vehicle has several convenient
storage areas:Upper and lower console
compartments
However, carrying too much cargo,
or improperly storing it, can af f ect
your vehicle’s handling, stability,
stopping distance, and tires, which
may make it unsaf e. Bef ore carrying
anytypeof cargo,besuretoreadthe
f ollowing pages. Trunk Seat-back pocket
Consolesidenet
Door pockets
Dashboard lower pocket
Carrying Cargo
Bef ore Driving
117
UPPER AND LOWER CONSOLE
COMPARTMENTS
DOOR POCKETS
TRUNK SEAT-BACK POCKET CONSOLE SIDE NET DASHBOARD LOWER POCKET
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If the electric motor will not close
the convertible top, do the following.
Check the fuse for the convertible
top motor (see page ). If the
fuse is blown, replace it with one
ofthesameorlowerrating.
Try closing the convertible top. If
the new fuse blows immediately or
the convertible top still does not
operate, you can close it manually.
Locate the electrical connector for
the convertible top motor.
It is under the lower corner of the
dashboard on the passenger’s side.
Disconnect the connector by
pushing the tab and pulling the
connector down. Holding
each corner of the
convertible top, raise the top and
push it forward as far as it will go.
Follow steps 4 through 6 of the
closing procedure on page .
3.
1.
2.
4.
5.74
190
Closing the Convertible Top
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
189
CONNECTOR
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The vehicle’s f uses are contained in
threefuseboxes.The primary under-hood f use box is
onthepassenger’ssidenexttothe
battery. To open it, push the two tabs
as shown.The auxiliary under-hood f use box is
on the driver’s side, near the brake
f luid reservoir. To open it, push the
taboneachside,andremovethelid.
The interior f use box is underneath
the dashboard on the driver’s side.
To open it, turn the knob.
Fuses
190
INTERIOR UNDER-HOOD
(PRIMARY)
UNDER-HOOD
(AUXILIARY)
KNOB
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Your vehicle has several identif ying
numbers located in various places.
The vehicle identif ication number
(VIN) is the 17-digit number your
dealer uses to register your vehicle
f or warranty purposes. It is also
necessary f or licensing and insuring
your vehicle. The easiest place to
find the VIN is on a plate fastened to
the top of the dashboard. You can
seeitbylookingthroughthe
windshield on the driver’s side. It is
also on the certification label
attached to the driver’s doorjamb,
and is stamped on the engine
compartment bulkhead. The VIN is
also provided in bar code on the
certif ication label.
Identif ication Numbers
200
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERCERTIFICATION LABEL
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Specifications
Technical Inf ormat ion
203
Battery
Fuses
Alignment
Tires
Lights
Air
conditioning 55
W
12 V 12 V 36 AH/5 HR
0.00 in (0.0 mm)
0.15 in (3.7 mm)
0°30’
6°
215/45R17 87W
245/40R17 91W
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)
T125/70D16
96M
1°30’
35
W
12 V Capacity
Under-hood
Interior
Toe
Camber
Caster
Size
Pr
essure
SP-10
Headlights
Front
turn signal lights
Rear turn signal lights
Front side marker/
parking lights
Back-up lights
License plate light
Interior light
Trunk light
Side turn signal lights
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type HFC-134a
(R-134a)
21.2 22.9 oz (600 650 g)
12
V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V 21
W
5W
5W
5W
5W
24.7 26.5 oz (700 750 g)
12
V
12 V
12 V 21
W
21 W
5W See page 194 or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box door under the dashboard. See page 195or the fuse box
cover.
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front in
Front
Rear
Spare Tire
Front
Rear
Spare Tire
: High voltage discharge type High
Low
(H1)
1 : U. S. model
2 : Canadian model (AMBER)
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Changing Oil
........................................
How to .147
......................................
When to .135
...
Charging System Indicator . 46, 186
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 123
.....................................
Child Saf ety .29
..............................
Booster Seats .38
...................................
Child Seats .34
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Important Saf ety Reminders . 32
..........................
Larger Children .37
.......................
Risk with Airbags .30
.............................
Small Children .33
.......................................
Child Seats .34
.......................
Cleaning Seat Belts .160
.................................................
Clock .54
...................................
Clutch Fluid .154
........................
CO in the Exhaust .207
............
Cold Weather, Starting in . 124
......................
Compact Spare Tire .174
...............
Consumer Inf ormation . 212
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 43
..............................
Convertible Top .70
...............
Convertible Top Cover . 72
..
Lowering the Convertible Top . 70
................................
Maintenance .74
.....
Raising the Convertible Top . 73Coolant
........................................
Adding .149
....................................
Checking .114
.........................
Proper Solution .149
...................
Temperature Gauge . 53
Crankcase Emission Control ........................................
System .207
................
Cruise Control Indicator . 47
............
Cruise Control Operation . 106
......................................
Cup Holder .78
.............
Customer Service Of f ice . 212
...............
DANGER, Explanation of . iii
...................................
Dashboard . 3, 44
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Dashboard Lower Pocket . 80
................
Daytime Running Lights . 57
Daytime Running Lights .......................................
Indicator .48
.................................
Dead Battery .182
.........
Defects, Reporting Safety . 214
................
Def ogger, Rear Window . 59
................
Defrosting the Windows . 87
..........................
Dif f erential Fluid .153
....................................
Dimensions .202 ...............
Dimming the Headlights . 57
Dipstick ..................................
Engine Oil .113
..........................
Directional Signals .57
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 128
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil .149
...................
Do Not Tow a Trailer . 131
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking . 63
.......................
Monitor Indicator .47
......................
Power Door Locks .63
........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 204
Downshif ting, Manual .............................
Transmission .126
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
...........................................
Driving .121
....................................
Economy .114
........................
Driving Guidelines .122
..................
DustandPollenFilter . 161
..............................
Economy, Fuel .114
..................................
Emergencies .173
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 182
...........
Brake System Indicator . 188
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