This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .54
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Instrument Panel .55
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Instrument Panel Indicators . 56
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Gauges .63
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Inf ormation Display . 64
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Odometer .64 Outside Temperature
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Indicator .65
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Trip Meter .65
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Check Fuel Cap Message . 66
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Maintenance Minder . 66
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Temperature Gauge . 66
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Fuel Gauge .66
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .67
.
Windshield Wipers and Washers . 68
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Turn Signals and Headlights . 70
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Fog Lights .73
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 73
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Hazard Warning Button . 74
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Rear Window Def ogger . 75
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Steering Wheel Adjustments . 76
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Keys and Locks .77
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Immobilizer System .78
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Ignition Switch .79
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Door Locks .80
.
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 81
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Childproof Door Locks . 87
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Remote Transmitter .87
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Tailgate .91
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Seats .93
.
Front Seat Power Adjustments . 93..........................
Head Restraints .94
Easy Fold-down 60/40 Split .........................
Rear Seatback .97
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Armrests .99
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Seat Heaters .100
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .101
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Mirrors .104
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Power Windows .106
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Moonroof .110
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Parking Brake .112
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Interior Convenience Items . 113
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Beverage Holders .114
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Accessory Power Sockets . 114
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Console Compartment . 115
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Glove Box .116
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Sunglasses Holder .117
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Sun Visors .117
Hidden Removable Utility .........................................
Box .118
.
Floor Storage Compartments . 119
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Vanity Mirror .120
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Coat Hook .120
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Center Pockets .120
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Interior Lights .121
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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You can fold down the seat-back in
two ways.Lower the rear head restraints to
their lowest positions. If you f old
down the lef t side seat-back, also
adjust the rear center head
restraint to its lowest position.
Make sure the rear seat armrest is
stored. How to use the rear seat release
lever.
Fold the seat-back forward. Unlock the seat-back by pulling up
the release lever on the outer side
of each rear seat-back.
Make sure that the folded seat-back
does not press against the f ront
passenger’s seat, as this could cause
the weight sensors to work
improperly. Remove any items from the seat
before folding down the seat-back. Each side f olds down separately, so
you can still carry one or two
passengers in the rear seat. The Easy Fold-down 60/40 Split
Rear Seatback can be f olded down
f or more cargo room.
1.
2.
3.
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Easy Fold-down 60/40
Seats
97
RELEASE LEVER
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Split Rear Seatback
2012 Crosstour
How to use the lever on both sides of
the cargo room.Do not put any heavy items on the
seat-back when it is folded down.
Make sure the seat-back is locked
securely and all rear shoulder belts
are positioned in f ront of the rear
seat-backs.
Make sure all items in the cargo area
are secured. Loose items can f ly
f orward and cause injury if you have
to brake hard. See
on page .
To return the seat-back to the
upright position, raise the seat-back
to make sure it is latched. If the seat-
back is not latched f ully, the seat belt
will not work properly and you will
seetheredindicatorbehindthe
release lever as shown.
Make sure there are no passengers
on the rear seats bef ore f olding the
seat-backs.
Pull the lever on either side of the
cargo area and the back of the rear
seat on that side folds down
automatically. 294
Carrying Cargo
Seats
98
LEVER RED INDICATOR
T o prevent spilling the contents of cups,
remove them bef ore f olding the seat-
back down.
Inst rument s and Cont rols
2012 Crosstour
Store or secure all items that could
be thrown around and hurt
someone during a crash.Be sure items placed on the f loor
behind the f ront seats cannot roll
under the seats and interf ere with
the driver’s ability to operate the
pedals, the operation of the seats,
or the operation of the sensors
under the seats.
Keep all cargo below the bottom
of the windows. If it is higher, it
could interf ere with the proper
operation of the side curtain
airbags.
Keep the glove box closed while
driving. If it is open, a passenger
could injure their knees during a
crash or sudden stop.Distribute cargo evenly on the
f loor of the cargo area, placing the
heaviest items on the bottom and
as far forward as possible. Tie
down items that could be thrown
about the vehicle during a crash or
sudden stop.
If youfolddownthebackseat,tie
down items that could be thrown
about the vehicle during a crash or
sudden stop.
If you carry large items that
prevent you f rom closing the
tailgate, exhaust gas can enter the
passenger area. To avoid the
possibility of
, f ollow the instructions
on page . 51
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Carrying Items in the
Passenger Compartment Carrying Cargo in the Cargo
Area or on a Roof Rack
carbon monoxide
poisoning
Carrying Cargo
297
Bef ore Driving
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Easy Fold-down 60/40 Split Rear.......................................
Seatback .97
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Economy, Fuel .289
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ........................................
System .311
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Emergencies .371
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Battery, Jump Starting . 382
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Brake System Indicator . 388
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Changing a Flat Tire . 373
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Charging System Indicator . 386
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Checking the Fuses . 390
Fuel Fill Door, Opening ................................
Manually .389
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 74
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Jump Starting .382
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 386
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 387..................
Overheated Engine . 384
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Towing .398
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Emergency Brake .112
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Emergency Flashers .74
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Emergency Towing .397
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Emissions Controls .410
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Emissions Testing .413
Engine ............
Adding Engine Coolant . 337
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 66
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If It Won’t Start .380
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 387
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Oil Lif e Indicator .325
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 386
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 333
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Overheating .384
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Specif ications .402
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Speed Limiter .305
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Starting .301
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Engine Speed Limiter . 305
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Ethanol in Gasoline .283
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 410
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Exhaust Fumes .51
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .16
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Driving .299
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Economy .289
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .101
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Dual Temperature Control . 131
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 354 ...................................
Fan, Interior .129
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Features .125
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 283
Filters ........................
Dust and Pollen .354
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Oil .335
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 74
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 373
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Floor Mats .353
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Floor Storage Compartment . 119
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 341
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Brake .342
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Power Steering .343
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Windshield Washer . 339
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Fog Lights .73
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Folding Rear Seats .97
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Four-way Flashers .74
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Front Airbags .9 ,23
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Saf ety Belts .8, 18
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 418
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Saf ety Features .7
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Airbags .9
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Seat Belts .8
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 52
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Saf ety Messages .iii
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Seat Belts .8, 18
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Additional Information . 18
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .19
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Cleaning .353
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 14,19
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Maintenance .20
Reminder Indicator and ................................
Beeper .18, 56
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System Components . 18
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Use During Pregnancy . 16
...
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 19
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Power Socket Locations . 114
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Power Windows .106
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 16
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 11
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 17
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 16
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Protecting Children .33
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General Guidelines .33
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Protecting Inf ants .38
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Protecting Larger Children . 47
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Protecting Small Children . 39
Using Child Seats with .....................................
Tethers .46
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Using LATCH .42
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Radiator Overheating . 384
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Radio/CD Sound System . 134
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Radio Thef t Protection . 237
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Radio, XM
. 143, 190
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RDS .139, 182
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Readiness Codes .413
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 349
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Rear Seats, Folding .97
...
Rearview Camera and Monitor . 277...........................
Rearview Mirror .104
Rearview Mirror with Rearview .........................
Camera Display .278
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Rear Window Def ogger . 75
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 93
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Ref ueling .283
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Reminder Indicators .56
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Remote Audio Controls . 234
.......................
Remote Transmitter .87
Replacement Inf ormation ................
Engine Oil and Filter . 335
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Fuses .390
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Light Bulbs .344
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Timing Belt .343
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Tires .364
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Wiper Blades .355
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .20
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Reporting Saf ety Def ects . 418
Reserve Tank, Engine ...............................
Coolant .288, 337
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Restraint, Child .33
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Reverse Gear Position . 303
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Rotation, Tire .363
Index
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Tailgate............................
Open Indicator .60
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Opening the .91
Seats
......................................
Adjusting .93
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Folding .97
.......................................
Heaters .100
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Security System . 241
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Select/Reset Knob .63
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Selecting a Child Seat .40
...
Selector Knob (Disc Changer) . 135
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Serial Number .400
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Service Minder .325
...........................
Service Manual .419
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Service Station Procedures . 283
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Setting the Clock .238
...
Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 302
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Shif t Lock Release .305
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Side Airbags .9 ,27
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 27
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .30
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Side Curtain Airbags . 9,28
How Your Side Curtain ..........................
Airbags Work .28
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Signaling Turns .70
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Snow Tires .365
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Sound System .134 Spare Tire
......................................
Inf lating .372
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Specif ications .403
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Spark Plugs .402
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Specif ications .402
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Speed Control .246
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Speed Limiter .305
...................................
Speedometer .63
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 21
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 32
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Airbag Service .31
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Airbag System Components . 21
How the Passenger Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .30
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .30
..
How the SRS Indicator Works . 29
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .23
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 27
How Your Side Curtain Airbags .........................................
Work .28
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SRS Indicator .29 ,57
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 79.......................
Starting the Engine .301
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .301
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With a Dead Battery . 382
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 384
Steering Wheel ................................
Adjustments .76
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 79
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Steering Wheel Buttons . 234,253
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Stereo Sound System . 134
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Sun Visors .117
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Sunglasses Holder .117
Supplemental Restraint ..................................
System .9,21
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Servicing .31
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SRS Indicator .29 ,57
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System Components . 21
SVC (Speed-sensitive ...
Volume Compensation) . 142,189
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Synthetic Oil .334
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