About Your Brakes....................279,281
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)............281,285
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 367
Adding Fuel........................... 324
Adding Washer Fluid..................134,364
Additives, Fuel......................... 323
Adjustable Pedals....................... 136
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 356
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 360
Air Conditioning.....................245,247
Air Conditioning Controls................. 245
Air Conditioning Filter.................254,361
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 255
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............360,361
Air Conditioning System.............245,247,360
Air Pressure, Tires....................171,301
Airbag................................ 48
Airbag Deployment..................... 54,58
Airbag Light..................... 55,60,75,167Airbag Maintenance....................... 60
Airbag, Side.......................... 49,56
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)............. 49,56
Alarm, Panic............................ 22
Alarm (Security Alarm)................. 18,171
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............... 18
Alignment and Balance................... 307
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 231
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........366,367,395
Disposal............................ 369
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............281,285
Anti-Lock Warning Light...............173,283
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)........ 18
Anti-Theft System....................... 171
Appearance Care........................ 375
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm)......... 18
Assistance Towing........................ 98
Audio Systems (Radio).................194,213
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Brake System........................281,371
Anti-Lock (ABS)....................281,285
Fluid Check.......................373,397
Hoses.............................. 372
Master Cylinder....................... 373
Parking............................. 279
Warning Light.....................169,281
Brakes.............................281,371
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 268
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 72
Brightness, Interior Lights.................. 131
Bulb Replacement.....................388,389
Bulbs,Light .......................... 76,388
Calibration, Compass..................... 184
Capacities, Fluid........................ 395
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 324
Oil (Engine).......................... 354Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 368
Car Washes............................ 376
Carbon Monoxide Warning............... 74,324
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)................... 327
Catalytic Converter...................... 357
CD (Compact Disc) Player...............194,213
Cellular Phone..................... 85,213,214
Certification Label....................... 327
Chains, Tire............................ 307
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 293
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator
Light) ................................ 350
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety............. 73
Checks, Safety........................... 73
Child Restraint.................. 63,64,65,68,70
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............. 67,68
Child Safety Locks........................ 30
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 321
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Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights........... 131
Daytime Running Lights................... 128
Dealer Service.......................... 352
Deck Lid, Emergency Release................ 37
Deck Lid, Power Release................... 36
Defroster, Rear Window................... 256
Defroster, Windshield................ 76,246,252
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 132
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 349
Digital Video Disc (DVD) Player..........194,213
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 130
Dipsticks
Oil (Engine).......................... 353
Disabled Vehicle Towing................... 342
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 369
Engine Oil........................... 355
Door Locks............................. 26
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 28Door Opener, Garage..................... 141
DriveBelts ............................ 355
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 276
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water.............................. 277
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System)...... 234
Electric Rear Window Defrost............... 256
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 84
Electrical Power Outlets................... 151
Electronic Brake Control System............. 284
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses).... 380
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 137
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)............ 287
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light...... 166
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).... 174
Emergency Deck Lid Release................ 37
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Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............... 341
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 332
Jump Starting......................... 338
Overheating.......................... 332
Towing ............................. 342
Emergency Trunk Release................... 37
Emission Control System Maintenance......350,400
Engine............................... 348
Air Cleaner.......................... 356
Block Heater......................... 265
Break-In Recommendations................ 72
Checking Oil Level..................... 353
Compartment......................... 348
Coolant (Antifreeze).................366,396
Cooling ............................. 365
Exhaust Gas Caution.................. 74,324
Fails to Start.......................... 264
Flooded, Starting...................... 264Fuel Requirements..................... 321
Jump Starting......................... 338
Oil ...........................353,395,396
Oil Change Interval.................... 354
Oil Filler Cap......................... 354
OilFilter ............................ 355
Oil Filter Disposal...................... 355
Oil Selection.......................354,395
Overheating.......................... 332
Starting............................. 261
Temperature Gauge..................... 166
Engine Oil Viscosity...................... 354
Enhanced Accident Response Feature.......... 59
Entry System, Illuminated.................. 20
Ethanol............................... 322
Event Data Recorder...................... 61
Exhaust Gas Caution.............. 74,75,324,365
Exhaust System....................... 74,364
ExteriorFoldingMirrors ................... 83
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Seat Belts.......................... 38,39,75
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage........ 43
And Pregnant Women................... 47
Child Restraint................... 63,64,65,70
Extender............................. 47
Front Seat.......................... 39,40
Inspection............................ 75
Operating Instructions................... 40
Pretensioners.......................... 44
Rear Seat............................. 39
Reminder............................ 169
Untwisting Procedure.................... 44
Seats................................. 117
Adjustment.......................... 117
Head Restraints....................... 120
Heated............................. 120
Height Adjustment..................... 117
Lumbar Support....................... 119
Power.............................. 117Rear Folding......................... 122
Reclining ............................ 118
Seatback Release....................... 122
Tilting .............................. 117
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)............. 18,171
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)..........366,396
Selection of Oil......................... 354
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)................... 15
Sentry Key Programming................... 17
Sentry Key Replacement................... 16
Service Assistance....................... 409
Service Contract......................... 411
Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction
Indicator)............................. 173
Service Manuals........................ 413
Setting the Clock................196,199,214,218
Settings, Personal........................ 190
Shifting ............................... 265
Automatic Transmission...............265,269
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Sunroof Maintenance..................... 151
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 48
System, Navigation...................... 213
System, Remote Starting.................... 24
Tachometer............................ 165
Telescoping Steering Column............... 135
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)........ 247
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......166,333
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............... 67
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)................ 18
Theft System (Security Alarm)............... 18
Tilt Steering Column..................... 135
Time Delay, Headlight.................... 127
Tip Start............................... 14
Tire and Loading Information Placard......... 296
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 295
Tire Markings.......................... 292
Tire Safety Information.................... 292TIREFIT.............................. 333
Tires ............................ 76,300,415
Aging(LifeofTires) .................... 305
Air Pressure.......................... 300
Alignment........................... 307
Chains.............................. 307
General Information.................... 300
High Speed.......................... 303
Inflation Pressures..................... 301
LifeofTires .......................... 305
Load Capacity.....................296,297
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)........... 311
Quality Grading....................... 415
Radial.............................. 303
Replacement......................... 306
Rotation............................. 309
Safety...........................292,300
Sizes ............................... 293
Snow Tires........................... 309
INDEX 435
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