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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
55
(P.
57)
(P.62)
: If equipped LOW FUEL INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
(ABS) INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.62)
(P.
61)
(P.57) (P.57)(P.
58)
(P.62)
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL
MAIN INDICATOR
(P.62)
MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR
(P.56)(P.
60)
FOG LIGHT INDICATOR
(P.59)
FUEL ECONOMY INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.61)
(P.58) (P.56,
405)
(P.59)
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM
INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR LAMP
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR
(P.62)
(P.56,
405)
(P.59) IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P.61)(P.61)
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
LOW TIRE
PRESSURE
INDICATOR
(P.58)
VSA OFF INDICATOR DOOR AND TRUNK OPEN INDICATOR (P.60)
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM (TPMS) INDICATOR
(P.56,
406)
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The instrument panel has many
indicators to give you important
inf ormation about your vehicle.The engine can be severely damaged
if this indicator f lashes or stays on
when the engine is running. For
more information, see page .
If this indicator comes on when the
engine is running, the battery is not
being charged. For more inf ormation,
see page .
See page .
If your f ront passenger does not
f asten their seat belt, the indicator
comes on about 6 seconds af ter the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
(II) position.
If either of you do not f asten your
seat belt while driving, the beeper
will sound and the indicator will f lash
again at regular intervals. For more
inf ormation, see page .
This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. It reminds you and your
passengers to f asten your seat belts.
A beeper also sounds if you have not
f astened your seat belt.
If you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position bef ore f astening
your seat belt, the beeper sounds
and the indicator f lashes. If you do
notfastenyourseatbeltbeforethe
beeper stops, the indicator stops
f lashing but remains on. 18
405
405 406
L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
Malf unction Indicator
Lamp
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
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This section covers the more
common problems that motorists
experience with their vehicles. It
gives you inf ormation about how to
safely evaluate the problem and what
to do to correct it. If the problem has
stranded you on the side of the road,
you may be able to get going again.
If not, you will also f ind instructions
on getting your vehicle towed.......................
Compact Spare Tire .392
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .393
.............
If the Engine Won’t Start . 398
................................
Jump Starting .400
..............
If the Engine Overheats . 403
.........
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 405
..........
Charging System Indicator . 405
.......
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 406
...............
Brake System Indicator . 407
..............................................
Fuses .408
..............................
Fuse Locations .412
......................
Emergency Towing .415
Taking Care of the Unexpected
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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Saf ely pull of f the road, and shut
of f the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning lights.
Let the vehicle sit f or a minute.
Open the hood, and check the oil
level (see page ). An engine
very low on oil can lose pressure
during cornering and other driving
maneuvers.
If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page ).
Start the engine and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If it does not go
out within 10 seconds, turn of f the
engine. There is a mechanical
problem that needs to be repaired
bef ore you can continue driving
(seeon page
).
This indicator should never come on
when the engine is running. If it
starts flashing or stays on, the oil
pressure has dropped very low or
lost pressure. Serious engine
damage is possible, and you should
take immediate action.
If the charging system indicator
comes on brightly when the engine
is running, the battery is not being
charged.
Immediately turn of f all electrical
accessories. Try not to use other
electrically operated controls such as
the power windows. Keep the engine
running; starting the engine will
discharge the battery rapidly.
Go to a service station or garage
where you can get technical
assistance.
1.
2.
3.
4.
302
352
415 Emergency T owing
L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
405
Running the engine with low oil
pressure can cause serious mechanical
damage almost immediately. Turn of f
the engine as soon as you can saf ely get
the vehicle stopped.
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CONT INUED
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Accessories .307
ACCESSORY ...............
(Ignition Key Position) . 78
............
Accessory Power Sockets . 114
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Active Head Restraints . 96
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 353
...........................
Advanced Airbags .25
...............................
Airbag (SRS) .9, 21
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Airbag System Components . 21
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Air Conditioning System . 122,128
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Usage .125, 129
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Air Pressure, Tires . 380,381
......................................
Antif reeze .356
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .58, 327
...................................
Operation .327
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 253
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 78
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Audio System .136
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 80
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 19
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Automatic Speed Control . 263
..............
Automatic Transmission . 320
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Capacity, Fluid . 420,422 .......................................
Shif ting .320
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .320
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 320
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Shif t Lock Release . 323
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Auxiliary Input Jack .252
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .56, 405
............................
Jump Starting .400
..............................
Maintenance .388
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Specif ications .421, 423
..............................
Bef ore Driving .295
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Belts,Seat .8,18
.........................
Beverage Holders .114
........
HandsFreeLink. 270
..................................
Booster Seats .48
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 327
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Break-in, New Linings . 296
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Bulb Replacement .370
...........................................
Fluid .362
.......................................
Parking .112 .................
System Indicator . 57,407
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Wear Indicators .326
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Braking System .326
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 296
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 72
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .370
..............................
Brake Lights .370
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Fog Lights .372
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Front Parking Lights . 368
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Headlights .365
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High-mount Brake Light . 371
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Rear Lights .370
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Specif ications .421, 423
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Turn Signal Lights . 368,370
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Bulbs, Halogen .365, 372
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Capacities Chart . 420,422
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 51
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Carrying Cargo .309
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CAUTION, Explanation of . iii
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CD Care .245Bluetooth
Index
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B
C
INDEX
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CD Changer .165, 214
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CD Player .144
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Certif ication Label .418
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Chains .386
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .393
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .354
......................................
When to .343
...
Charging System Indicator . 56,405
............
Check Fuel Cap Message . 298
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 316
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Child Saf ety .33
..............................
Booster Seats .48
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Child Seats .40, 41
Important Saf ety ..........................
Reminders .33-50
..........................................
Inf ants .38
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Larger Children .47
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LATCH .42
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Risks with Airbags .34
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Small Children .39
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Tether .46
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Warning Labels .52
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Where Should a Child Sit . 34
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Child Seats .33
.........................................
LATCH .42 ..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 46
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Childproof Door Locks . 86
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Cleaning the Seat Belts . 375
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Climate Control System . 128
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On/Off Button .130
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Clock .254
...................................
Clutch Fluid .363
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CO in the Exhaust . 51,432
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 317
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Compact Spare .392
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Compass .259
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Console Compartment . 115
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Consumer Inf ormation . 436
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Controls, Instruments and . 53
Coolant ........................................
Adding .356
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Checking .303
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Proper Solution .356
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Temperature Gauge . 66
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .430
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Cruise Control Indicator . 62
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Cruise Control Operation . 263
.........................
Customer Service .436 ...............
DANGER, Explanation of . iii
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Dashboard .3, 54
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Daytime Running Lights . 61,71
Daytime Running Lights .......................................
Indicator .61
.................................
Dead Battery .400
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 438
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 74
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Def rosting the Windows . 126,132
............................
Dimensions .420, 422
...............
Dimming the Headlights . 69
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 359
..................................
Engine Oil .302
..........................
Directional Signals .69
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 326
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Disposal of Used Oil .355
Doors ..........................
Auto Door Lock .80
.......................
Auto Door Unlock .83
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Childproof Door Locks . 86
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Locking and Unlocking . 79
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 424
Index
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CONT INUED
Downshif ting, Manual.............................
Transmission .318
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
...........................................
Driving .315
....................................
Economy .304
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .101
..........
Dual Temperature Control . 133
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter . 376
..............................
Economy, Fuel .304
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ........................................
System .329
..................................
Emergencies .391
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 400
...........
Brake System Indicator . 407
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 393
.....
Charging System Indicator . 405
.........
Hazard Warning Flashers . 73
............................
Jump Starting .400
..................
Checking the Fuses . 408
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 405
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 406
..................
Overheated Engine . 403.......................................
Towing .415
.........................
Emergency Brake .112
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Emergency Flashers .73
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Emergency Towing .415
.......................
Emissions Controls .430
........................
Emissions Testing .433
Engine ............
Adding Engine Coolant . 356
....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 66
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If It Won’t Start .398
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 406
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Oil Lif e Indicator .343
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 405
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 352
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Overheating .403
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Specif ications .420, 422
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Speed Limiter . 319,323
.......................................
Starting .317
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V6 .422
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4-cylinder .420
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Engine Speed Limiter . 319,323
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Ethanol in Gasoline .297
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 430
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .51
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .16 ..........................
Fan, Interior .123, 131
.........................................
Features .121
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 297
Filters ........................
Dust and Pollen .376
...............................................
Oil .354
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 73
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 393
.....................................
Floor Mats .375
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 359
..........................................
Brake .362
.........................................
Clutch .363
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Manual Transmission . 361
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Power Steering .363
..................
Windshield Washer . 358
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Fog Lights .72
...........................
Folding Rear Seat .97
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Four-way Flashers .73
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Front Airbags .9 ,23
Index
INDEX
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CONT INUED
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Keys .76
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Indicators .56
...............
ABS (Anti-lock Brake) . 58
Brake (Parking and Brake ............................
System) .57, 407
................
Charging System . 56,405
.............................
Cruise Control .62
.................................
Cruise Main .62
................
Door and Trunk Open . 60
DRL (Daytime Running ......................................
Lights) .61
...................................
Fog Lights .62
............
Fuel Economy Indicator . 59
...................................
High Beam .61
........
Key (Immobilizer System) . 62
.....................................
Lights On .60
......................................
Low Fuel .61
................
Low Oil Pressure . 56,405
......................
Low Tire Pressure .59
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 406
..........................
Security System .61
...........................
Side Airbag Of f .57
.......................................
Seat Belt .56
...............................................
SRS .57
...........................................
TPMS .59
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning .60 ........................................
VSA Off .58
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VSA System .58
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 56
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Inf ant Restraint .38
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Inf ant Seats .38
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Tether Anchorage Points . 46
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 380
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Inf ormation Display .64
.................................
Inside Mirror .104
.............................
Inspection, Tire .382
....................
Installing a Child Seat .41
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Tether Anchorage Points . 46
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Using LATCH .42
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Instrument Panel .55
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 72
..............
Instruments and Controls . 53
...............................
Interior Lights .119
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Introduction .i
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iPod
. 176, 226
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 394
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Jack, Tire .394
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Jump Starting .400 .......................
Label, Certif ication .418
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Lane Change, Signaling . 69
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 14,19
...............................
LATCH System .42
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .365
.......................................
Indicator .55
.........................................
Parking .69
............................
Turn Signal .60 ,69
......
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 78
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 78
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Childproof Door .86
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Fuel Fill Door .297
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Glove Box .116
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Lockout Prevention . 80
.................................
Power Door .79
...........................................
Trunk .90
Index
INDEX
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