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To open the f uel f ill door, push
down the lever on the lef t of the
driver’s seat.Stop f illing the tank af ter the f uel
nozzle automatically clicks of f . Do
not try to ‘‘top off’’ the tank. This
leaves some room in the f uel tank
for the fuel to expand with
temperature changes.
Park with the driver’s side closest
to the service station pump. Removethefuelfillcapslowly.
You may hear a hissing sound as
pressure inside the tank equalizes.
The fuel fill cap is attached to the
f uel f iller with a tether. Place the
cap in the holder on the f uel f ill
door.
even though the tank is not f ull,
there may be a problem with your
vehicle’s fuel vapor recovery
system. The system helps keep
f uel vapor f rom going into the
atmosphere. Try f illing at another
pump. If this does not f ix the
problem, consult your dealer.
1.
2. 3.
4.
CONT INUED
If the f uel nozzle keeps clicking of f
Service Station Procedures
Ref ueling
Bef ore Driving
243
Push
HOLDERFUEL FILL CAPTETHERGasoline is highly flammable
and explosive. You can be
burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel.
Stop the engine, and keep
heat, sparks, and flame away.
Handle fuel only outdoors.
Wipe up spills immediately.
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CONT INUED
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 340
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
...........................................
Driving .257
....................................
Economy .247
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter . 300
..............................
Economy, Fuel .247
............
Emergencies on the Road . 311
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 319
...........
Brake System Indicator . 326
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 313
.....
Charging System Indicator . 324
..................
Checking the Fuses . 328
Low Oil Pressure ...........................
Indicator .62, 323
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .62, 325
..................
Overheated Engine . 321
...........................
Emergency Brake .99
......................
Emergency Flashers .76
......................
Emergency Towing .333
............
Emergency Trunk Opener . 88
.......................
Emissions Controls .345
........................
Emissions Testing .348 Engine
....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 66
..............
Engine Speed Limiter . 262
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .62, 325
........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 62,323
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 285
...............................
Overheating .321
............................
Specif ications .338
.......................................
Starting .259
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 345
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .52
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .17
...................................
Fan, Interior .105
.........................................
Features .103
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 243
Filters .........................
Dust and Pollen .300
...............................................
Oil .286
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 76
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 313Fluids
..........
Automatic Transmission . 291
..........................................
Brake .292
..................
Windshield Washer . 290
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .204
..........................
Four-way Flashers .76
............................
Front Airbags .10, 22
.................................................
Fuel .242
......................
Fill Door and Cap .243
...........................................
Gauge .67
................
Octane Requirement . 242
...............................
Oxygenated .242
........................
Reserve Indicator .61
........................
Tank, Filling the .243
.....................
Fuses, Checking the .328
...............
Gas Mileage, Improving . 247
Index
F
E
G
INDEX
III
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Keys .78
.........................................
Gasoline .242
...............
Fuel Reserve Indicator . 61
...........................................
Gauge .67
................
Octane Requirement . 242
........................
Tank, Filling the .243
................
Gas Station Procedures . 243
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 66
...............................................
Fuel .67
............
Gearshif t Lever Positions . 260
..........
Automatic Transmission . 260
......................................
Glove Box .101
.............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 293
..............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 76
Headlights ........................................
Aiming .293
............
Daytime Running Lights . 75
..................
High Beam Indicator . 60
........................
Reminder Beeper .74
........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 293
...................................
Turning on .74
..............................
Head Restraints .92
...............................
Heated Mirrors .99 ...................................
Heaters, Seat .96
.............
High Altitude, Starting at . 259
.................
High-Low Beam Switch . 74
.......................
Hood, Opening the .244
..................................................
Horn .72
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 336
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .78
...........................................
Switch .80
............
Timing Control System . 346
.........
Important Safety Precautions . 6
.........
Indicators, Instrument Panel . 58
...............................
Inf ant Restraint .39
Inf ant Seats ......
LATCH Anchorage System . 43
...........................
Lower Anchors .43
...........................
Tether Anchors .47
.....
Inf lation, Recommended Tire . 304
...................................
Pressures .304
........................
Inf ormation Display .65
...................................
Inside Mirror .98
.............................
Inspection, Tire .305
............................
Instrument Panel .57 ................
Instrument Panel Lights . 58
........
Instrument Panel Brightness . 75
...............................
Interior Lights .102
........................................
Introduction .i
.......................................
iPod
. 130, 183
.................
Jacking up the Vehicle . 313
.......................................
Jack, Tire .313
................................
Jump Starting .319
.......................
Label, Certif ication .336
.................
Lane Change, Signaling . 74
..................
Lap/Shoulder Belts . 15,19
...........
LATCH Anchorage System . 43
Index
I
H J
K
L
IV
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