5. Low Fuel Light
When the fuel level drops to approximately 2.0 gal-
lons (7.6 Liters), the fuel symbol will light and a
single chime will sound.
NOTE:This light will remain on until a minimum of
approximately 3.0 gallons of fuel is added.
6. Charging System Light
This light shows the status of the electrical charg-
ing system. The light should come on briefly when
the ignition is first turned on and remain on briefly as a
bulb check. If the light stays on or comes on while
driving, turn off some of the vehicle’s electrical devices,
such as the Front Fog Lights or Rear Window Defroster.
If the Charging System Light remains on, it means that
the vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging
system. Obtain SERVICE IMMEDIATELY. See your local
authorized dealer.7. Airbag Warning Light
The light comes on and remains on for six to
eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition
switch is first turned ON. If the light does not
turn on during starting, stays on, or turns on
while driving, have the system inspected by an autho-
rized dealer.
8. Vehicle Security Light — If Equipped
This light will flash rapidly for approximately
16 seconds when the alarm system is arming.
The light will begin to flash slowly indicating
that the system is armed. The light will stop
flashing when the vehicle is disarmed.
182 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
About Your Brakes....................283,288
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)............285,289
Accessory Delay, Power.................... 13
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 390
Adding Fuel........................... 334
Adding Washer Fluid..................... 385
Additives, Fuel......................... 329
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 380
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 382
Air Conditioning........................ 250
Air Conditioning Controls................. 250
Air Conditioning Filter.................261,383
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 262
Air Conditioning Refrigerant............... 382
Air Conditioning System.............250,254,382
Air Pressure, Tires....................... 307
Airbag................................ 48
Airbag Deployment...................52,53,57
Airbag Light...................52,53,59,75,182Airbag Maintenance....................... 58
Alarm, Panic............................ 25
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............18,182
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 244
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........389,390,420
Disposal............................ 392
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............285,289
Anti-Lock Warning Light.............285,289,291
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)........ 18
Appearance Care........................ 398
Ashtray............................... 167
Assistance Towing....................... 116
Auto Down Power Windows................ 34
Auto Unlock, Doors....................... 31
Automatic Dimming Mirror................. 99
Automatic Door Locks..................... 31
Automatic Headlights.................... 144
Automatic Oil Change Indicator........185,196,424
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Convertible............................. 81
Convertible Top.......................... 81
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap).......... 391
Cooler, Beverage Holder (Cupholder)......... 168
Cooling System......................... 388
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 390
Coolant Capacity...................... 420
Coolant Level......................388,392
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 392
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 389
Inspection........................... 392
Points to Remember.................... 393
Pressure Cap......................... 391
Radiator Cap......................... 391
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)......389,420,421
Corrosion Protection..................... 398
Cruise Control (Speed Control).............. 155
Cruise Light........................... 186
Cupholders.........................167,403Heated/Cooled (Beverage Holder).......... 168
Customer Assistance..................... 443
Customer Programmable Features............ 200
Data Recorder, Event...................... 60
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights........... 150
Daytime Running Lights................... 145
Dealer Service.......................... 375
Deck Lid, Emergency Release................ 37
Deck Lid, Power Release................... 36
Defroster, Rear Window................... 173
Defroster, Windshield.............75,252,253,258
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 152
Deploying, Airbag........................ 53
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 372
Dimmer Control........................ 150
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 148
Dipsticks
Automatic Transaxle.................396,397
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Jump Starting.......................... 361
Key, Programming........................ 17
Key, Replacement........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 15
Key-In Reminder......................... 14
Keyless Entry System...................... 21
Keys................................. 12
Knee Bolster..........................48,52
Lane Change and Turn Signals...........147,189
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 40
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren)............................66,68
Latch Plate............................. 41
Latches................................ 76
Hood............................... 142
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 325
Leaks, Fluid............................ 76Life of Tires............................ 313
Light Bulbs..........................76,411
Lights..............................76,143
Airbag......................52,53,59,75,182
Anti-Lock........................... 291
Automatic Headlights................... 144
Back-Up............................. 416
Battery Saver......................... 149
Brake Warning........................ 187
Bulb Replacement...................... 412
Center Mounted Stop................... 419
Courtesy/Reading..................... 148
Daytime Running...................... 145
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.............143,148
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . . 294
Engine Temperature Warning.............. 183
Exterior.............................. 76
Fog ..........................146,189,414
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 352
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Height Adjustment..................... 135
Lumbar Support....................... 139
Memory............................. 140
Power.............................. 135
Reclining............................ 138
Seatback Release....................... 140
Tilting.............................. 135
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)................ 18
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)..........389,421
Selection of Oil......................... 377
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)................... 15
Sentry Key Programming................... 17
Service Assistance....................... 443
Service Contract......................... 445
Service Manuals........................ 447
Setting the Clock.............202,205,219,223,232
Settings, Personal........................ 200
Shifting
Automatic Transaxle.................... 270Shoulder Belts........................... 40
Side Airbag............................. 55
Side View Mirror Adjustment............... 100
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters).......... 261
Signals, Turn......................76,147,416
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............... 279
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 315
Snow Tires............................ 315
Spare Tire........................310,311,355
Specifications
Oil ................................ 377
Speed Control (Cruise Control)...........155,186
Speedometer........................... 181
Starting.............................28,267
Engine Fails to Start.................... 268
Remote.............................. 28
Starting Procedures...................... 267
Steering
Column Lock......................... 154
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Power.............................. 282
Tilt Column.......................... 154
Wheel, Tilt........................... 154
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls.............................. 248
Storage............................170,411
Storage, Vehicle......................... 260
Stuck, Freeing.......................... 364
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag......48,55
Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 378
System, Remote Starting.................... 28
Tachometer............................ 183
Taillights.............................. 416
Telescoping Steering Column............... 154
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)........ 254
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......181,353
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............... 66
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)................ 18Theft System (Security Alarm)............... 18
Tilt Steering Column..................... 154
Time Delay, Headlight.................... 145
Tip Start.............................. 268
Tire and Loading Information Placard......... 302
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 301
Tire Markings.......................... 297
Tire Safety Information.................... 297
Tires ............................75,306,449
Aging (Life of Tires).................... 313
Air Pressure.......................... 306
Chains.............................. 315
Changing............................ 354
Compact Spare........................ 310
Flat Changing......................354,361
General Information.................... 306
High Speed.......................... 309
Inflation Pressures..................... 307
Jacking............................. 354
468 INDEX