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NManual Seat Height Adjustment...........104
NManual Lumbar......................105
NDriver's Seat Back Recline...............105
NAdjustable Head Restraints..............106
NFolding Rear Seat.....................107
NReclining Rear Seat Ð If Equipped.........108
mTo Open And Close The Hood.............109
mLights...............................110
NMap/Reading Lights...................110
NMulti-Function Control Lever.............111
NHeadlights, Parking Lights, Instrument Panel
Lights.............................111
NLights-On Reminder...................112NFog Lights Ð If Equipped...............113
NTurn Signals.........................113
NHighbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch.........114
NPassing Light........................115
mDaytime Running Lights (DRL) Ð If Equipped . . 115
NFunctionality........................115
mWindshield Wipers And Washers...........115
NWindshield Washers...................115
NMist Feature.........................116
NWindshield Wiper Operation.............117
NIntermittent Wiper System...............117
NAdding Washer Fluid..................118
mTilt Steering Column....................118
70 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
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NFront Suspension Ball Joints..............306
NBody Lubrication.....................306
NWindshield Wiper Blades................307
NWindshield Washer Reservoir.............307
NExhaust System......................308
NCooling System.......................309
NHoses And Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses.......314
NFuel System Connections................314
NBrake System........................315
NManual Transaxle.....................317
NAppearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion...........................318
mFuses/Integrated Power Module (IPM).......323mVehicle Storage........................327
mReplacement Bulbs......................327
mBulb Replacement......................327
NHeadlights/Front Parking/Front Turn Signal . . 327
NFog Lights..........................328
NTail Lights, Rear Turn Signals And Backup
Lights Ð Replacement..................328
NLicense Lights........................331
NCenter High-Mounted Stoplight...........332
mFluids And Capacities...................333
mFluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts........334
NEngine.............................334
NChassis............................335
290 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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Windshield Wiper Blades
Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the
windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a
mild nonabrasive cleaner or use the washer solvent. This
will remove accumulations of salt, waxes or road film
and help reduce streaking and smearing.
Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods
may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use
washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt
from a dry windshield. Avoid using the wiper blades to
remove frost or ice from the windshield. make sure that
they are not frozen to the glass before turning them on to
avoid damaging the blade. Keep the blade rubber out of
contact with petroleum products such as engine oil,
gasoline, etc.
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
1. Lift the wiper arm away from the glass.2. Push the release tab and slide the wiper blade assem-
bly down along the arm. Gently place the wiper arm on
the windshield.
3. Install the new blade assembly onto the wiper arm tip
until it locks in place.
Windshield Washer Reservoir
The fluid reservoir is located in the engine compartment,
be sure to check the fluid level at regular intervals. Fill
the reservoir with windshield washer solvent only (not
radiator antifreeze). When refilling the washer fluid
reservoir, take some washer fluid and apply it to a cloth
or towel and wipe clean the wiper blades, this will help
blade performance.
To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer system
in cold weather, select a solution or mixture that meets or
exceeds the temperature range of your climate. This
rating information can be found on most washer fluid
containers.
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Power
Distribution Center (Fuses)............... 323
Door Locks........................... 18
Mirrors.............................. 74
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).......... 138
Steering..........................233,305
Steering, Checking..................... 305
Sunroof............................. 134
Windows............................. 31
Power Steering Fluid..................... 335
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 44
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................. 42
Programmable Electronic Features............ 173
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 25
Radial Ply Tires......................... 249
Radio Broadcast Signals................... 179Radio, Navigation....................... 202
Radio Operation...................181,188,211
Radio, Satellite.......................203,205
Radio (Sound Systems).................181,188
Rear Liftgate (Sedan)...................... 29
Rear Seat, Folding....................... 107
Rear Window Defroster................... 147
Rear Window Features.................... 146
Rear Wiper/Washer...................... 146
Recorder, Event Data...................... 54
Recreational Towing...................... 271
Reformulated Gasoline.................... 264
Refrigerant............................ 305
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 43
Remote Control
Door Locks........................... 22
Security Alarm......................... 28
Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan)............... 22
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls........ 209
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