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Selecting Second
shif ts the transmission into a lower
range of ratios for better
acceleration and increased engine
braking. Use Second when you are
going down a steep hill. Use this position f or
your normal driving. The
transmission automatically adjusts to
keep the engine at the best speed f or
driving conditions. To help the
engine warm up f aster, the
transmission will select ratios that
allow the engine to run at higher
speedswhenitiscold.
Press the brake
pedal and the release button on the
frontoftheshiftlevertoshiftfrom
Park to reverse. To shif t f rom
reverse to neutral, come to a
completestop,andthenshift.Press
the release button bef ore shif ting
into reverse f rom neutral.
Use Neutral if you
need to restart a stalled engine or if
it is necessary to stop brief ly with
the engine idling. Always shif t to the
Park position if you need to leave the
vehicle for any reason. Press on the
brake pedal when you are moving
the shift lever from Neutral to
another position.
This position mechani-
cally locks the transmission. Use
Park whenever you are turning of f or
starting the engine. To shif t out of
Park, you must press on the brake
pedal and have your f oot of f the
accelerator pedal. Press the release
buttononthefrontof theshiftlever
to move it.
If you have done all of the above and
still cannot move the lever out of
Park, see on
page .
You must also press the release
button to shift into Park. To avoid
transmission damage, come to a
complete stop bef ore shif ting into
Park. The shif t lever must be in Park
bef ore you can remove the key f rom
the ignition switch. 315
LX models
Automatic Transmission (CVT)
Second (S) Drive (D)
Reverse (R)
Neutral (N)
Park (P)
Shif t L ock ReleaseDriving
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If you need to use the shif t lock
release, it means your vehicle is
developing a problem. Have it
checked by your dealer.
Push down on the key while you
pressthereleasebuttononthe
shif t lever and move the shif t lever
out of Park to neutral. Insert the key in the shift lock
release slot.
This allows you to move the shif t
lever out of Park if the normal
method of pushing on the brake
pedal and pressing the release
button does not work.
Remove the key from the shift
lock release slot, then reinstall the
cover. Make sure the notch on the
cover is on the lef t side. Insert the
key back into the ignition switch,
press the brake pedal, and restart
the engine.
Putaclothonthenotchof the
shif t lock release slot cover. Using
a small f lat-tipped screwdriver or a
metal f ingernail f ile, caref ully pry
on the notch of the cover to
remove it. Remove the key from the ignition
switch. Set the parking brake.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.6.
Shif t L ock Release
Automatic Transmission (CVT)
Driving
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SHIFT LOCK
RELEASE SLOT
RELEASE BUTTON
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The engine normally starts with the
IMA motor. If the engine does not
start while the IMA battery charge is
normally suf f icient, check the
f ollowing:Check the transmission interlock.
The transmission must be in Park
or neutral or the starter will not
operate. Are you using a properly coded
key? An improperly coded key will
cause the immobilizer system
indicator in the instrument panel
to blink rapidly (see page ).
Do you have f uel? Check the f uel
gauge; the low f uel indicator may
not be working.
There may be an electrical
problem, such as no power to the
f uel pump. Check all the f uses
(see page ).
Are you using the proper starting
procedure? Ref er to
on page . 127
405
303
If theEngineWon’tStart
Starting the
Engine
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Accessories .293
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .....................................
Position) .128
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Accessory Power Socket . 153
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Active Head Restraints . 141
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Additives, Engine Oil . 348
.............................
Airbag (SRS) .10, 25
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Airbags, Additional Information . 25
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Additional Safety Precautions . 37
..........
AdvancedAirbagSystem . 30
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Airbag Service .36
How the Passenger Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .35
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .34
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 34
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .28
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 32
How Your Side Curtain Airbags .........................................
Work .33
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SRS Components .25
..............
Air Conditioning System . 160
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .376 ................................
Ambient Meter .72
......................................
Antif reeze .353
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .64, 326
...................................
Operation .326
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 253
Anti-thef t Steering Column ............................................
Lock .128
..........................................
Armrest .143
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Audio System .166
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Auto Door Locking .107
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Auto Door Unlocking . 108
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Auto Idle Stop .321
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 23
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Automatic Speed Control . 257
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Automatic Transmission (CVT) . 311
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Capacity,Fluid .418
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Checking Fluid Level . 356
Paddle Shif ters in the ..............................
D Position .316
Paddle Shif ters in the ...............................
S Position .319
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Recommended Shif t Points . 320
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Shif ting .312
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .311 ................
Shif t Lever Positions . 313
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Shif t Lock Release . 315
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Auxiliary Input Jack .252
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .63, 402
............................
Jump Starting .396
..............................
Maintenance .381
............................
Specif ications .419
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Bef ore Driving .283
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Belts,Seat .9,21
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Beverage Holder .149
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Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink. 259
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 326
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Break-in, New Linings . 284
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Bulb Replacement .365
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Fluid .357
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Pad Wear Indicator . 325
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Parking .148
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System Indicator . 63,64,404
Index
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Fuel .284
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Fill Door and Cap .285
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Gauge .73
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Octane Requirement . 284
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Oxygenated .284
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Reserve Indicator .70
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Tank, Filling the .285
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Fuses, Checking the .407 .............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 359
...........................
HandsFreeLink
. 259
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Hatch .136
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Opening .136
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Open Indicator .68
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 122
Headlights ........................................
Aiming .359
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Daytime Running Lights . 120
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High Beam Indicator . 69
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Reminder Beeper .119
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 359
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Turning on .119
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Head Restraints .139
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Heated Mirrors .145
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High Altitude, Starting at . 303
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High-Low Beam Switch . 118
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Hood, Opening the .287
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Horn .4
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 290
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Gasoline .284
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 70
...........................................
Gauge .73
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Octane Requirement . 284
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Tank, Filling the .285
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Gas Station Procedures . 285
Gauges .............................
Charge/Assist .74
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Fuel .73
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Gearshif t Lever Positions . 311
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Automatic Transmission . 311
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Glove Box .154
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 416Ignition
............................................
Keys .126
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Switch .128
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Timing Control System . 426
IMA System Power Flow ........................................
Monitor .84
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Immobilizer System .127
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 62
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Indicators, Messages (MID) . 62,89
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ABS (Anti-lock Brake) . 64
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Auto Idle Stop .66
Brake (Parking and Brake ............................
System) .63, 404
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Cruise Control .69
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Cruise Main .69
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Door/Hatch Open . 12,68
DRL (Daytime Running ....................................
Lights) .120
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EPS (Electric Power Steering) . 68
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ECON Mode .71
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High Beam .69
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High Temperature (Coolant) . 67
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IMA Battery Level .85
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IMA System .66
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Key (Immobilizer System) . 63
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Indicators, Messages (MID).....................................
Lights On .69
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Low Fuel .70
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Low Oil Pressure . 62,401
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Low Temperature (Coolant) . 67
Low Tire Pressure/ ...............................
TPMS .66, 328
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 403
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Security System .70
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Side Airbag Of f .65
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Seat Belt .21, 62
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SRS .34, 64
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System Message .70
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TPMS .328, 329
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning .69
12 Volt Battery Charging ..............................
System .63, 402
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VSA Off .65
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VSA System .65
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Inf ant Restraint .43
Inf ant Seats ......
LATCH Anchorage System . 47
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Lower Anchors .47
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Tether Anchors .51 .....
Inf lation, Recommended Tire . 376
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Pressures .376
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Inf ormation Display .72
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Inside Mirror .144
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Inspection, Tire .376
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Instrument Panel .61
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Instrument Panel Lights . 62
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 121
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Interior Lights .157
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Introduction .i
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iPod
. 181, 229
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Label, Certif ication .416
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Lane Change, Signaling . 119..................
Lap/Shoulder Belts . 17,22
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LATCH Anchorage System . 47
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .359
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Indicator .62
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Parking .118
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Turn Signal .118
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Load Limits .296
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 128
Locks .....
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 128
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Fuel Fill Door .286
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Hatch .136
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Power Door .130
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Low Coolant Level .289
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Low Fuel Indicator .70
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Lower Anchors .47
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 62,401
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 418
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Keys .127
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 389
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Jack, Tire .388
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Jump Starting .396
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Maintenance .335
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Main Items and Sub Items . 342
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Minder .337
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks .345
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Saf ety .336
.
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 62,403
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Meters, Gauges .61, 72
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Methanol in Gasoline . 284
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Mirrors .144
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Adjusting .144
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Heated .145
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MP3/WMA . 175,190,206,217,239
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Neutral Gear Position . 313
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New Vehicle Break-in . 284
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 416
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 284.........................................
Odometer .73
Oil ........................
Change, How to .350
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Change, When to .337
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Checking Engine .288
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Pressure Indicator . 62,401
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Selecting Proper Viscosity . 349
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 128
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .425
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Outside Mirrors .144
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Outside Temperature Indicator . 80
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Overheating, Engine .398
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 345
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Oxygenated Fuels .284
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Paddle Shif ters .316
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Panel Brightness Control . 121
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Park Gear Position .313
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Parking .323
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Parking Brake .148
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator . 63,404
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Parking Lights .118 ..
Parking Over Things that Burn . 323
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PGM-FI System .426
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Playing the Radio . 166,198
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Playing a Disc .173, 204
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PlayinganiPod
. 181, 229
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Playing a PC Card .215
Playing a USB Flash Memory ................................
Device .188, 237
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Pollen Filter .370
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 19
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 12
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Additional Safety Precautions . 20
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 19
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Protecting Children .38
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Protecting Inf ants .43
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Protecting Larger Children . 52
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Protecting Small Children . 44
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Radiator Overheating . 398
.
Radio/Disc/Sound System . 166,198
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Radio Thef t Protection . 253
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Readiness Codes . 403,428
Rear Lights, Bulb ..............................
Replacement .365
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 25
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Additional Safety Precautions . 37
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AdvancedAirbagSystem . 30
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Airbag Service .36
How the Passenger Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .35
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .34
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 34
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .28
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 32
How Your Side Curtain ..........................
Airbags Work .33
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SRS Components .25
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SRS Indicator .34 ,64
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 128
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Starting the Engine .303
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .303
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With a Dead Battery . 396
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 398
Steering Wheel ................................
Adjustment .125
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Anti-thef t Column Lock . 128
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Storing Your Vehicle .383 ......................................
Sun Visors .156
Supplemental Restraint ......................................
System .25
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Servicing .36
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SRS Indicator .34 ,64
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System Components . 10,25
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SVC .172, 202
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Synthetic Oil .349
Taillights, Changing ..........................................
Bulbs .365
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Taking Care of the Unexpected . 385
Technical Descriptions ......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 420
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Emissions Control Systems . 425
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Oxygenated Fuels .284
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State Emissions Testing . 428
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .427
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Temperature Indicator . 67
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Tether Anchorage Points . 50
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Thef t Protection .253
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 427Tighten Fuel
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Cap Message .286
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Time, Setting the .254
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Tire Chains .379
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 387
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Tire Inf ormation .420
.................................
Tire Labeling .421
Tire Pressure Monitoring ............
System (TPMS) . 328,423
.............................
Check TPMS .329
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ...........................
Indicator .66, 328
Required Federal ............................
Explanation .423
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Tires .375
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Air Pressure .376
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Chains .379
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Checking Wear .377
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Compact Spare .386
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 420
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Inf lation .375
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Inspection .376
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Maintenance .377
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Replacing .378
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Rotating .378
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Service Lif e .377
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