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Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Power Windows
Front/Rear
Power Window Lockout
Child Safety Door
Lock/UnlockInterior Luggage
Compartment Release
Panic AlarmEngine Oil
Engine CoolantEngine Coolant
Temperature
Do Not Open When HotBattery
Avoid Smoking, Flames,
or SparksBattery Acid
Explosive GasFan Warning
Power Steering FluidMaintain Correct Fluid
LevelMAX
MIN
Service Engine SoonEngine Air Filter
Passenger Compartment
Air FilterJack
Check Fuel CapLow Tire Pressure
Warning
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FUEL DOOR RELEASE
Your vehicle is equipped with a
locking fuel door. To open the door,
press the control located on the
door.
Fuel filler door override release
If the remote release is inoperative,
open the trunk, then pull the
override release handle located
inside the trunk to open the fuel
filler door.
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Fluid capacities .........................260
Fuel ............................................241
calculating fuel
economy ............................61, 248
cap ...........................................244
capacity ...................................260
choosing the right fuel ...........245
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................251
detergent in fuel .....................246
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................241, 244, 248
filter, specifications ........241, 258
fuel filler door override ............72
fuel filler door release ..............72
fuel pump shut-off switch .....188
improving fuel economy ........248
octane rating ...................246, 263
quality ..............................246–247
running out of fuel .................247
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................241
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .........................241, 245–246
Fuses ..................................188–189
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............244
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................248
Gauges .........................................14
H
Hazard flashers .........................187
Head restraints ...........................90
Headlamps ...................................33
aiming ........................................35
autolamp system .......................33bulb specifications ....................38
daytime running lights .............34
flash to pass ..............................34
high beam .................................34
replacing bulbs .........................39
turning on and off ....................33
Homelink wireless control
system ..........................................55
Hood ..........................................227
I
Ignition ...............................168, 263
Illuminated visor mirror .............45
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................129
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................253
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................222
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................35
J
Jack ............................................195
positioning ...............................195
storage .....................................195
Jump-starting your vehicle ......203
K
Keyless entry system .................83
keypad .......................................83
locking and unlocking doors ....84
programming entry code .........83
Keys .......................................73, 87
positions of the ignition .........168
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