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persists, the message will appear the next time the
vehicle is started. This might indicate a damaged cap. If
the problem is detected twice in a row, the system will
turn on the MIL. Resolving the problem will turn the MIL
light off.
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass
an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration.For states that require an Inspection and Mainte-
nance (I/M), this check verifies the “Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL)” is functioning and is not
on when the engine is running, and that the OBD II
system is ready for testing. Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II
system may
notbe ready if your vehicle was recently
serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace-
ment. If the OBD II system should be determined not
ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.
Your vehicle has a simple ignition key-actuated test,
which you can use prior to going to the test station. To
check if your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must
do the following:
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, but do not
crank or start the engine.
2. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start
this test over.
3. As soon as you turn the ignition switch to the ON
position, you will see the MIL symbol come on as part of
a normal bulb check.
416 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

4. Remove the push pin fastener that secures the inboard
side of the splash shield to the front end sheet metal.
5. Remove the two push pin fasteners that secure the
forward edge of the splash shield to the front fascia
closure panel.
6. Fold the front of the splash shield rearward far enough
to access the back of the front fascia.
7. From behind the front fascia disconnect the engine
compartment wire harness connector from the front fog
lamp bulb connector receptacle.
8. Firmly grasp the bulb by the two latch features and
squeeze them together to unlock the bulb from the back
of the front fog lamp housing.
9. Pull the bulb straight out from the keyed opening in
the housing.Rear Tail, Turn Signal, and Backup Lamps
1. Remove the two push-pins from the tail lamp housing.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 451

Fluid and Filter Changes............... 439
Fluid Level Check .................... 438
Fluid Type ......................... 438
Gear Ranges ........................ 307
Special Additives ..................... 438
Autostick ............................. 312
B-Pillar Location ........................ 337
Battery ............................... 423
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ..... 25
Belts, Seat .............................. 89
Beverage Cooler ........................ 192
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 425
Brake Assist System ...................... 325
Brake Fluid ............................ 457
Brake System ........................ 321,435
Anti-Lock (ABS) .................. 322,325
Master Cylinder ..................... 435
Parking ........................... 319 Warning Light
....................... 204
Brake, Parking .......................... 319
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 306
Brakes ............................. 321,435
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 86
Bulb Replacement ..................... 449,450
Bulbs, Light .......................... 91,449
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ........ 455
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 455
Caps, Filler Fuel .............................. 367
Oil (Engine) ................... 413,414,421
Power Steering ...................... 318
Car Washes ............................ 440
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............88,367
Cargo Area Cover ....................... 187
Cargo Area Features ...................... 185
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HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . 166
Hood Release.......................... 150
Ignition ............................... 12
Key ............................... 12
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 12
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 15
Infant Restraint .......................... 77
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 215
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 97
Instrument Cluster .................... 199,201
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 198
Instrument Panel Cover ................... 444
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 444
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 445
Interior Appearance Care .................. 443
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 160
Introduction ............................. 4 Jack Location
........................... 391
Jack Operation ....................... 390,392
Jacking Instructions ...................... 392
Jump Starting .......................... 401
Key-In Reminder ......................... 14
Key, Programming ........................ 16
Key, Replacement ........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Keyless Entry System (Sedan) ................ 20
Keys ................................. 12
Lane Change and Turn Signals .............. 451
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 42
Latches ................................ 91
Hood ............................. 150
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 363
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 91
Life of Tires ............................ 348
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Steering........................ 317,318
Sunroof ........................... 175
Windows ........................... 35
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 457
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 61
Preparation for Jacking .................... 392
Pretensioners Seat Belts ........................... 54
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 220
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 344
Radio Operation ........................ 279
Rear Fog Lights ......................... 451
Rear Liftgate (Sedan) ...................... 37
Rear Seat, Folding ....................... 147
Rear Window Defroster ................... 191
Rear Window Features .................... 190
Rear Wiper/Washer ...................... 190
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 75 Recreational Towing
...................... 385
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 363
Refrigerant ............................ 425
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 59
Remote Control Door Locks ......................... 20
Security Alarm ....................... 18
Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan) ............... 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 277
Remote Starting System .................... 26
Replacement Bulbs ....................... 449
Replacement Keys ........................ 16
Replacement Parts ....................... 417
Replacement Tires ....................... 349
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 480
Resetting Oil Change Indicator .............. 207
Restraints, Child ....................... 76,81
Retractable Cargo Area Cover ............... 187
Rotation, Tires .......................... 351
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Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 89
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 91
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 480
Safety Information, Tire ................... 331
Safety Tips ............................. 87
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 88
Satellite Radio Antenna .................242,267
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 460
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 445
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 59
Seat Belts .............................. 89
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ................ 48
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ...... 48
And Pregnant Women .................. 61
Child Restraint ..................... 76,77
Front Seat .......................... 42
Inspection .......................... 89
Pretensioners ........................ 54
Rear Seat ........................... 42 Seat Belts (Sedan)
........................ 39
Seats ................................. 136
Adjustment ......................... 140
Heated ............................ 138
Lumbar Support ..................... 141
Rear Folding ........................ 147
Rear Folding (Sedan) .................. 147
Seatback Release ..................... 142
Tilting ............................ 142
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 18
Selection of Oil ......................... 420
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Sentry Key Programming ................... 16
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 16
Service Assistance ....................... 477
Service Contract ......................... 479
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator) .................... 212
Service Manuals ........................ 481
498 INDEX

Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 377
Towing ............................... 372
24-Hour Towing Assistance ............. 114
Disabled Vehicle ..................... 408
Guide ............................. 376
Recreational ........................ 385
Weight ............................ 376
Towing Assistance ....................... 114
Traction .............................. 314
Trailer Towing .......................... 372
Cooling System Tips .................. 384
Hitches ......................... 374,375
Minimum Requirements ................ 378
Trailer and Tongue Weight .............. 377
Wiring ............................ 382
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 376
Trailer Weight .......................... 376
Transaxle Automatic ....................... 12,299Autostick
.......................... 312
Manual ......................... 299,302
Transmission Automatic ....................... 304,438
Fluid ............................. 438
Range Indicator ...................... 206
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 25
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) . . 166
Transporting Pets ........................ 86
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 348
Trip Odometer .......................... 206
Trip Odometer Reset Button ................ 208
Turn Signals ...................... 155,209,451
UCI Connector ......................... 270
Uconnect™ (Hands-Free Phone) ............. 101
Understanding Your Instrument Panel ......... 198
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ 483
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