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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 f rom driving. Place the f lat tire
on the ground with the outside
surf ace 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.
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EXTENSION
BRAKE HUB
WHEEL NUT WRENCH
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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.
Remove the center cap before
storing the f lat tire.
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16. 17.
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For normal tire
WING BOLT
CENTER CAP SPACER CONEFor sparetire
80 lbf·ft (108 N·m , 11 kgf·m)
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Your vehicle’s original tire has a
tire pressure monitoring system
sensor. To replace a tire, ref er to(see
page ).
Store the jack in its holder. Turn
the jack’s end bracket to lock it in
place. Store the tools, and place
thecoverontheflattireof the
cargo area.
Store the center cap in the spare
tire well. Make sure it does not get
scratched or damaged.
Close the tailgate.
To remove the spacer cone, squeeze
the tabs on the wing bolt to
disengage it f rom the center of the
spacer cone, then pull the bolt
downward.
To install the wing bolt to the spacer
cone, reverse this procedure.
Securetheflattirebyscrewing
the wing bolt back into its hole. 22.
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TAB
SPACER CONE
Loose items can fly around the
interiorinacrashandcould
seriously injure the occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools
securely before driving.
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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.
Any other method of towing will
damage the drive system. When you
contact the towing agency, inf orm
them a f lat-bed is required.
The operator will load
your vehicle on the back of a truck. Therearetwowaystotowyour
vehicle:
The operator
loads your vehicle on the back of a
truck.
The tow
truck uses two pivoting arms that go
under the f ront tires and lif t them of f
the ground. The rear tires remain on
the ground. If , due to damage, your vehicle must
be towed with the f ront wheels on
the ground, do this:
Start the engine.
Shif t to the D position and hold f or
5 seconds, then to N.
Turn of f the engine.
Leave the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) position so the
steering wheel does not lock.
Release the parking brake.
On 4WD models On 2WD models
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Emergency Towing
The only way you can saf ely tow
your vehicle is with f lat-bed
equipment.
T his is the best way to
transport your vehicle.
This is an acceptable
way to tow your vehicle.
Flat -bed Equipment
Wheel-lif t Equipment
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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Towing with only two tires on the
ground will damage parts of the 4WD
system. It should be transported on a
f lat-bed truck or trailer. 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 all f our wheels of f
the ground.
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DANGER, Explanation of . iii
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Dashboard . 3, 4, 60, 74
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Daytime Running Lights . 78
Daytime Running Lights
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Indicator . 65
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Dead Battery . 390
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 424
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 80
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Def rosting the Windows . 134, 139
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Detachable Anchor . 109
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Dimensions . 408
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Dimming the Headlights . 76
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Capacities Chart . 408
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 55
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Cargo . 304
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Cargo area Light . 127
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Cargo Hooks . 309
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Carrying Cargo . 304
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Cargo, How to Carry . 304
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CAUTION, Explanation of . iii
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CD Care . 252
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CD Changer . 166, 215
CD Changer Error
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Messages . 176, 221
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CD Error Messages . 156, 214
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CD Player . 149, 206
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Center Pocket . 116
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Center Table . 120
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Certif ication Label . 406
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Chains, Tires . 375
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Changing a Flat Tire . 383
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Changing Oil . 350
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How to . 350
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When to . 341
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Charging System Message . 62, 394
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Check Fuel Cap Indicator . 296 ............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 313
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Child Saf ety . 35
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Booster Seats . 52
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Child Seats . 42, 43
Important Saf ety
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Reminders . 35-54
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Inf ants . 40
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Larger Children . 51
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LATCH . 44
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Risks with Airbags . 36
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Small Children . 41
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Tethers . 49
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Warning Labels . 37
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Where Should a Child Sit? . 36
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Child Seats . 35
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LATCH . 44
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Tether Anchorage Points . 49
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Childproof Door Locks . 91
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Cleaning Seat Belts . 365
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Climate Control Sensors . 135
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Clock . 259
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CO in the Exhaust . 55, 416
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 314
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Compass . 260
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Consumer Inf ormation . 422
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Controls, Instruments and . 59 ....................
Conversation Mirror . 123
Coolant
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Adding . 352
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Checking . 298
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Proper Solution . 352
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Temperature Gauge . 71
Crankcase Emissions Control
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System . 416
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Cruise Control Indicator . 64
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Cruise Control Operation . 266
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Customer Service . 422
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Dipstick..........
Automatic Transmission . 355
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Engine Oil . 298
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Directional Signals . 76
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 321
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Disposal of Used Oil . 351
Doors
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Auto Door Lock . 86
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Auto Door Unlock . 89
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Childproof Door Locks . 91
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Locking and Unlocking . 85
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Power Door Locks . 85
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 410
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving . 311
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Economy . 299
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Driving Guidelines . 312
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D3 Mode . 317
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Dual Button . 137
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Dual Deck Cargo Shelf . 117
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Dual Temperature Control . 140
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 366
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Economy, Fuel . 299 ..................................
Emergencies . 381
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Battery, Jump Starting . 390
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Brake System Indicator . 396
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Changing a Flat Tire . 383
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Charging System Indicator . 394
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Checking the Fuses . 397
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 79
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Jump Starting . 390
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 394
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 395
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Overheated Engine . 392
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Towing . 403
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Emergency Brake . 81
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Emergency Flashers . 79
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Emergency Towing . 403
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Emissions Controls . 416
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Emissions Testing . 419Engine
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Adding Engine Coolant . 352
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 71
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If It Won’t Start . 388
Malf unction Indicator
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Lamp . 62, 395
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 62, 394
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 349
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Overheating . 392 ............................
Specif ications . 408
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Speed Limiter . 318
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Starting . 314
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Ethanol in Gasoline . 294
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 416
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Exhaust Fumes . 55
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
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Belts by . 17
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Fan, Interior . 131, 137
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Features . 129
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 295
Filters
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Dust and Pollen . 366
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Oil . 350
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 79
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 383
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Floor Mats . 366
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Time, Setting the . 259
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Tire Chains . 375
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 383
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Tire Inf ormation . 410
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Tires . 370
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Air Pressure . 371
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Chains . 375
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Checking Wear . 372
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 410
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Inf lation . 370
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Inspection . 372
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Labeling . 412
Low Tire Pressure
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Indicator . 66, 326
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Maintenance . 373
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Pressure Monitoring System . 326
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Replacing . 374
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Rotating . 373
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Snow . 375
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Specif ications . 409
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Tools, Tire Changing . 383
Towing
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A Trailer . 329
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Behind a Motorhome . 334
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Emergency Wrecker . 403
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Equipment and Accessories . 331 ....................
Pre-Tow Checklist . 332
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Weight Limit . 329
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring
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System) . 326
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Indicator . 66, 327
Required Federal
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Explanation . 414
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Trailer Loading . 329, 330
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Trailer Towing Tips . 333
Transmission
Checking Fluid Level,
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Automatic . 355
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Fluid Selection . 355
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Identif ication Number . 407
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Shif ting the Automatic . 315
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Treadwear . 372
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Trip Meter . 69
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Turn Signals . 76
Unexpected, Taking Care
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of the . 381
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 410
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Unleaded Gasoline . 294 USB Adapter
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Cable . 179, 186, 237, 245
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USB Flash Memory Device . 184, 242
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 351
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WARNING, Explanation of . iii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 56
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Warranty Coverages . 423 .................
Vehicle Capacity Load . 305
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Vehicle Dimensions . 408
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 406
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
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System . 324
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Indicators . 64
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Vehicle Storage . 378
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Ventilation . 132, 138
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VIN . 406
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Viscosity, Oil . 349
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Voice Control System . 136, 195
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