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HAZARD WARNING FLASHER
The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the
instrument panel below the climate controls.Press the switch to turn on the Hazard Warning
flasher. When the switch is activated, all directional
turn signals will flash on and off to warn oncoming
traffic of an emergency. Press the switch a second time to
turn off the Hazard Warning flasher.
This is an emergency warning system and should not be
used when the vehicle is in motion. Use it when your
vehicle is disabled and is creating a safety hazard for
other motorists.
If it is necessary to leave the vehicle to go for service, the
Hazard Warning flasher will continue to operate with the
ignition key removed and the vehicle locked.
NOTE: With extended use, the Hazard Warning flasher
may wear down your battery.
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
In any of the following situations, you can reduce the
potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac-
tion.
•On the highways — slow down.
•In city traffic — while stopped, shift transmission into
NEUTRAL, but do not increase engine idle speed.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage
your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads HOT
(H), pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle
with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer
drops back into the normal range. If the pointer
remains on HOT (H), and you hear continuous
chimes, turn the engine off immediately, and call for
service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories were established by
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The
specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer
in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on
your vehicle.
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal safety
requirements in addition to these grades.
Treadwear
The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half
times as well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart
significantly from the norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices, and differences in road charac-
teristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions
on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
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Child Restraint Tether Anchors.............67,69
Child Seat .............................. 66
Climate Control ......................... 317
Clock ..................... 269,283,285,288,297
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 316
Compass .............................. 261
Compass Calibration ..................... 264
Computer, Trip/Travel .................260,261
Console .............................. 153
Console, Floor .......................... 153
Contract, Service ........................ 529
Cooling System ......................... 470
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .............. 472
Coolant Capacity ...................... 501
Coolant Level ......................... 474
Disposal of Used Coolant ................ 474
Drain, Flush, and Refill .................. 471
Inspection ........................... 470
Points to Remember .................... 475 Pressure Cap
......................... 473
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .........471,501
Corrosion Protection ..................... 482
Cruise Light ........................... 251
Cupholders ............................ 152
Customer Assistance ..................... 527
Data Recorder, Event ...................... 60
Daytime Running Lights ................... 139
Dealer Service .......................... 458
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 239
Defroster, Windshield .............77,318,319,321
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 143
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 456
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 138
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) .......................... 460
Power Steering ........................ 368
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 451
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