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Once your vehicle is running,
disconnect the negative cable f rom
your vehicle, then f rom the
booster battery. Disconnect the
positive cable f rom your vehicle,
then from the booster battery.
Keep the ends of the jumper cables
away from each other and any metal
on the vehicle until everything is
disconnected. Otherwise, you may
cause an electrical short. If the vehicle overheats, you
should take immediate action. The
only indication may be the
temperature gauge climbing to or
above the red mark. Or you may
see steam or spray coming f rom
under the hood.
If you see steam and/or spray
coming f rom under the hood, turn
of f the engine. Wait until you see
no more signs of steam or spray,
then open the hood.
The reading of the vehicle’s
temperature gauge should stay in
the midrange. If it climbs to the red
mark, you should determine the
reason (hot day, driving up a steep
hill, etc.).
Saf ely pull to the side of the road.
Put the transmission in neutral
(manual) or Park (automatic), and
set the parking brake. Turn of f all
accessories, and turn on the
hazard warning indicators.
7.
1. 2.
Jump Start ing, If t he Engine Overheat s
If the Engine Overheats
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Steam and spray from an
overheated engine can
seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam
is coming out.
Driving with the temperature gauge
reading at the red mark can cause
serious damage to the engine.
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Once your vehicle is running,
disconnect the negative cable f rom
your vehicle, then f rom the
booster battery. Disconnect the
positive cable f rom your vehicle,
then from the booster battery.
Keep the ends of the jumper cables
away from each other and any metal
on the vehicle until everything is
disconnected. Otherwise, you may
cause an electrical short. If the vehicle overheats, you
should take immediate action. The
only indication may be the
temperature gauge climbing to or
above the red mark. Or you may
see steam or spray coming f rom
under the hood.
If you see steam and/or spray
coming f rom under the hood, turn
of f the engine. Wait until you see
no more signs of steam or spray,
then open the hood.
The reading of the vehicle’s
temperature gauge should stay in
the midrange. If it climbs to the red
mark, you should determine the
reason (hot day, driving up a steep
hill, etc.).
Saf ely pull to the side of the road.
Put the transmission in neutral
(manual) or Park (automatic), and
set the parking brake. Turn of f all
accessories, and turn on the
hazard warning indicators.
7.
1. 2.
Jump Start ing, If t he Engine Overheat s
If the Engine Overheats
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
279
Steam and spray from an
overheated engine can
seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam
is coming out.
Driving with the temperature gauge
reading at the red mark can cause
serious damage to the engine.
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Saf ely pull of f the road, and shut
of f the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning indicators.
If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page ).
Let the vehicle sit f or a minute.
Open the hood, and check the oil
level (see page ). An engine
very low on oil can lose pressure
during cornering and other driving
maneuvers.
Start the engine, and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If it does not go
out within 10 seconds, turn of f the
engine. There is a mechanical
problem that needs to be repaired
bef ore you can continue driving
(see on page
).
This indicator should never
come on when the engine is
running. If it starts f lashing or stays
on, the oil pressure has dropped very
low or lost pressure. Serious engine
damage is possible, and you should
take immediate action. If the charging system
indicator comes on brightly
when the engine is running, the
battery is not being charged.
Immediately turn of f all electrical
accessories. Try not to use other
electrically operated controls such as
the power windows. Keep the engine
running; starting the engine will
discharge the battery rapidly.
Go to a service station or garage
where you can get technical
assistance.
1. 2. 3. 4.
189
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290 Emergency T owing
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator
Charging System Indicator
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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Running the engine with low oil
pressure can cause serious mechanical
damage almost immediately. Turn of f
the engine as soon as you can saf ely get
the vehicle stopped.
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The vehicle’s f uses are contained in
two f use boxes.If something electrical in your
vehicle stops working, check f or a
blown f use f irst. Determine f rom the
chart on pages and , or the
diagram on the f use box lid, which
f use or f uses control that device.
Check those f uses f irst, but check all
the f uses bef ore deciding that a
blown f use is the cause. Replace any
blown f uses, and check if the device
works.
The interior f use box is on the
driver’s lower lef t side. The under-hood f use box is in the
engine compartment on the driver’s
side, next to the brake f luid reservoir.
To open it, push the tabs as shown. 288 289
Fuses
Checking and Replacing Fuses
284
UNDER-HOOD
INTERIOR
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Front Airbags . 9, 23
Front Seat
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Adjusting . 92
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Airbags . 9, 23
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Fuel . 186
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Check Fuel Cap Message . 68
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Economy . 192
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Fill Door and Cap . 187
...........................................
Gauge . 68
.....................
Low Fuel Indicator . 64
................
Octane Requirement . 186
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Oxygenated . 187
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Tank, Ref ueling . 187
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Fuse Locations . 288
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Fuses, Checking the . 284
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 192
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Gasoline . 186
...........................................
Gauge . 68
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Low Fuel Indicator . 64
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Octane Requirement . 186
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Tank, Ref ueling . 187
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Gas Station Procedures . 187 Gauges
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Engine Coolant Temperature . 68
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Fuel . 68
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 208
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Manual Transmission . 206
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Glove Box . 107
Gross Axle Weight Rating
.....................................
(GAWR) . 199
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .....................................
(GVWR) . 199
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 246
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 74
Headlights
........................................
Aiming . 246
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Daytime Running Lights . 73
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High Beam Indicator . 63
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Reminder Beeper . 72
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 246
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Turning on . 72
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Head Restraints . 95
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Heated Mirrors . 105
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Heating and Cooling . 114 .............
High Altitude, Starting at . 204
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High Beam Lever . 72
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High-mount Brake Light . 251
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Hood, Opening and Closing the . 188
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Horn .4,70
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Hydraulic Clutch . 244
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 294
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If the Engine Overheats . 279
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If the Engine Wont Start . 275
Ignition
..............................................
Keys . 76
...........................................
Switch . 78
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Timing Control System . 306
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Immobilizer System . 77
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
Indicators
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) . 59
Brake (Parking and Brake
....................................
System) . 58
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Charging System . 57, 281
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Cruise Control . 62
DRL (Daytime Running
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Lights) . 63
Index
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