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If you have a f lat tire while driving,
stop in a saf e place to change it.
Drive slowly along the shoulder until
you get to an exit or an area to stop
that is far away from the traffic lanes.
Park the vehicle on f irm, level, and
non-slippery ground. Put the
transmission in Park. Apply the
parking brake.
Open the trunk. Raise the trunk
f loor by lif ting up on the back edge.
Turn on the hazard warning lights,
and turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position. Have all
passengers get out of the vehicle
while you change the tire.
Take the tool case out of the spare
tire.
Unscrew the wing bolt and take
the spare tire out of its well.
5.
4.
3.
2.
1.
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T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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JACK
SPARE TIRETRUNK FLOOR
TOOL CASE
The vehicle can easily roll off
the jack, seriously injuring
anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for
changing a tire exactly, and
never get under the vehicle
when it is supported only by the
jack.
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Loosen each wheel nut 1/2 turn
with the wheel nut wrench.
Remove the center cap from the
wheel with the extension. Place the jack under the jacking
point nearest the tire you need to
change. Turn the end bracket
clockwise until the top of the jack
contacts the jacking point. Make
sure the jacking point tab is
restinginthejacknotch.
6.
7.8.
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WHEEL NUT WRENCH JACKING POINTS
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Use the extension and the wheel
nut wrench as shown to raise the
vehicle until the f lat tire is of f the
ground.
Remove the wheel nuts, then
remove the f lat tire. Handle the
wheel nuts caref ully; they may be
hot from driving. Place the flat tire
on the ground with the outside
surface facing up.Bef ore mounting the spare tire,
wipeanydirtoff themounting
surface of the wheel and hub with
a clean cloth. Wipe the hub
carefully;itmaybehotfrom
driving.Put on the spare tire. Put the
wheel nuts back on f inger-tight,
then tighten them in a crisscross
pattern with the wheel nut wrench
until the wheel is f irmly against
the hub. Do not try to tighten the
wheel nuts f ully.
Lower the vehicle to the ground,
and remove the jack.
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10. 11.12.
13.
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BRAKE HUB
WHEEL NUT WRENCH EXTENSION
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Tighten the wheel nuts securely in
the same crisscross pattern. Have
the wheel nut torque checked at
the nearest automotive service
f acility.
Tighten the wheel nuts to:Place the flat tire face down in the
spare tire well.
Remove the spacer cone f rom the
wing bolt, turn it over, and put it
back on the bolt.
Securetheflattirebyscrewing
the wing bolt back into its hole.Store the jack in the tool case.
Store the center cap in the trunk.
Make sure it does not get
scratched or damaged.
Lower the trunk f loor, then close
the trunk lid.
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15.
16.
17.18.
19.
20.
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SPACER CONE
WING BOLT
For
spare
tire
For
normal
tire
80 lbf·ft (108 N·m , 11 kgf·m) Loose items can fly around the
interior in a crash and could
seriously injure the occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools
securely before driving.
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If , due to damage, your vehicle must
be towed with the f ront wheels on
the ground, do this:
With the f ront wheels on the ground,
it is best to tow the vehicle no farther
than 50 miles (80 km), and keep the
speedbelow35mph(55km/h).
If your vehicle needs to be towed,
call a prof essional towing service or
organization. Never tow your vehicle
with just a rope or chain. It is very
dangerous.
Therearetwowaystotowyour
vehicle:
The tow
truck uses two pivoting arms that go
under the tires (f ront) and lif t them
of f the ground. The other two tires
remain on the ground. The operator
loads your vehicle on the back of a
truck. Start the engine.
Press on the brake pedal. Move
the shif t lever through all its
positions.
Shif t to D position f or 5 seconds,
then to N.
Turn of f the engine.
Release the parking brake.
Leave the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) position so the
steering wheel does not lock.
Wheel-lif t Equipment
Flat -bed Equipment
T his is an
acceptable way to tow your
vehicle. T his is the best way to
transport your vehicle.
Emergency Towing
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
345
Improper towing preparation will
damage the transmission. Follow the
above procedure exactly. If you cannot
shif t the transmission or start the
engine, your vehicle must be
transported with the f ront wheels of f
the ground.
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Bulb Replacement..........................
Back-up Lights .309
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Brake Lights .308,309
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Front Side Marker Lights .307
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Front Turn Signal Light .307
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Headlights .305
..........................
Parking Lights .307
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Rear Side Marker Lights .308
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Rear Turn Signal Lights .308
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Specif ications .351
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .305
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Card, PC .170
............................
Capacities Chart .350
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard .52
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Carrying Cargo .264
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CAUTION, Explanation of .iii
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Ceiling Light .102
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Certif ication Label .348
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Chains .320
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Changing a Flat Tire .325
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .298
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When to .289 ...
Charging System Indicator .62,336
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Check Fuel Cap Indicator .69
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving .270
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Child Saf ety .34
Child Seats .............
LATCH Anchor System .43
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Lower Anchor .43
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Tether Anchor .47
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Childproof Door Locks .82
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Cleaning the Wheels .315
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Clock, Setting the .212
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CO in the Exhaust .357
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Cold Weather, Starting in .271
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Compact Spare .324
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Controls, Instruments and .55
Coolant
........................................
Adding .300
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Checking .258
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Proper Solution .300
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Temperature Gauge .66
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .357
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Cruise Control Operation .214
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Customer Service Inf ormation .364 ...............
DANGER, Explanation of .iii
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Dashboard .3,56
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Daytime Running Lights .75
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety .366
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Def og and Def rost .108
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Def ogger, Rear Window .76
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Def rosting the Windows .108
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Dimensions .350
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Dimming the Headlights .74
Dipstick
..........
Automatic Transmission .303
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Engine Oil .257
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Directional Signals .74
Disc Brake Pad Wear ...................................
Indicators .280
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Disc Player .122,160
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Display Change Button .66
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Disposal of Used Oil .300
Doors .
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .82
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Auto Door Locking .82
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Auto Door Unlocking .85
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Locking and Unlocking .81
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Power Door Locks .81
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .352
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Driver and Passenger Safety .5
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Driving .269
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Economy .259
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Dust and Pollen Filter .312
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Economy, Fuel .259
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Emergencies on the Road .323
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Battery, Jump Starting .331
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Brake System Indicator .338
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Changing a Flat Tire .325
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Charging System Indicator .337
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Checking the Fuses .340
Low Oil Pressure
...........................
Indicator .62,335
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .62,337
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Overheated Engine .333
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Emergency Brake .99
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Emergency Flashers .76
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Emergency Towing .345
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Emergency Trunk Opener .88
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Emissions Controls .357
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Emissions Testing .360Engine
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Coolant Temperature Gauge .66
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Engine Speed Limiter .274
Malf unction Indicator
................................
Lamp .62,337
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Oil Pressure Indicator .62,335
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Oil, What Kind to Use .297
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Overheating .333
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Specif ications .350
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Starting .271
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls .357
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Exhaust Fumes .52
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .16
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Gas Mileage, Improving .259
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Gasohol .254
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Fan, Interior .105
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Features .103
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Filling the Fuel Tank .255
Filters
.........................
Dust and Pollen .312
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Oil .298
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Flashers, Hazard Warning .76
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Flat Tire, Changing a .325 Fluids
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Automatic Transmission .303
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Brake .304
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Windshield Washer .302
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .204
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Four-way Flashers .76
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Front Airbags .9,21
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Fuel .254
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Fill Door and Cap .255
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Gauge .66
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Octane Requirement .254
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Oxygenated .254
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Reserve Indicator .61
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Tank, Filling the .255
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Fuses, Checking the .340
Index
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Speed-Sensitive Volume.......
Compensation (SVC) .115,158
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Spotlights .102
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation .21
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Additional Safety Precautions .32
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Airbag Service .32
How the Passenger Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .31
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .30
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How the SRS Indicator Works .30
How Your Front Airbags
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Work .24
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How Your Side Airbags Work .28
How Your Side Curtain
..........................
Airbags Work .29
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SRS Components .21
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SRS Indicator .30,59
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START (Ignition Key Position) .80
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Starting the Engine .271
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .271
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With a Dead Battery .331
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Steam Coming f rom Engine .333
Steering Wheel
..................................
Adjustment .77 .............
Anti-theft Column Lock .80
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Storing Your Vehicle .322
Supplemental Restraint ..................................
System .9,21
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Servicing .32
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SRS Indicator .30,59
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System Components .21
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SVC .115,158
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Synthetic Oil .298
Taillights, Changing ..................................
Bulbs .308,309
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected .323
Technical Descriptions
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .352
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Emissions Control Systems .357
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Oxygenated Fuels .254
..........
State Emissions Testing .360
Three Way Catalytic
...............................
Converter .359
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Tire Labeling .354
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Temperature Gauge .66
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Tether Anchorage Points .46
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Thef t Protection .209 ..
Three Way Catalytic Converter .359
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Time, Setting the .212
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Tire Chains .320
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Tire, How to Change a Flat .325
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Tire Inf ormation .352
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Tires .315
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Air Pressure .316
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Checking Wear .317
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Compact Spare .324
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .352
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Inf lation .315
..................................
Inspection .317
..............................
Maintenance .318
...................................
Replacing .318
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Rotating .318
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Service Lif e .317
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Snow .319
............................
Specif ications .351
................................
Tire Chains .320
...................
Tools, Tire Changing .325
Towing
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A Trailer .281
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Emergency Towing .345
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Traction Devices .320
Index
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