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STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both
inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts.
WARNING!
•Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the parking
brake, shift the transmission into PARK, and re-
move the key fob from the ignition. When leaving
the vehicle, always lock your vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle.
• Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or
others could be seriously or fatally injured. Chil-
dren should be warned not to touch the parking
brake, brake pedal or the shift lever.
(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle. A
child could operate power windows, other controls,
or move the vehicle.
Manual Transmission – If Equipped
Before starting the engine fully apply the parking brake,
press the clutch pedal to the floor, and place the shift
lever in NEUTRAL.
NOTE:
• The engine will not start unless the clutch pedal is
pressed to the floor.
• If the key will not turn and the steering wheel is
locked, rotate the wheel in either direction to relieve
pressure on the locking mechanism and then turn the
key.
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)................337
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ............449
Adding Fuel ............................ .386
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... .444
Additives, Fuel .......................... .384
Airbag ..................................61
Airbag Deployment ........................71
Airbag Light .............................68
Airbag Maintenance ........................73
Airbag, Side ..............................64
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ................65
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .440
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................442
Air Conditioning ......................... .297
Air Conditioning Controls ...................297
Air Conditioning Filter .....................308
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ..............309
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .................442
Air Conditioning System ....................297 Air Pressure, Tires
........................ .360
Alarm Light ............................ .217
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................18
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............8
Antenna, Satellite Radio .....................256
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..................449
Capacities ........................... .472
Disposal ............................ .451
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................337
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................214
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ..........18
Appearance Care ........................ .459
Assistance Towing ........................ .125
Automatic Dimming Mirror ..................108
Automatic Door Locks ......................31
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........301
Automatic Transaxle ........................12
Automatic Transmission ....................321
Fluid and Filter Changes .................457
494 INDEX
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Ignition Key Removal.......................12
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ....................15
Infant Restraint ...........................76
Information Center, Vehicle ..................228
Inside Rearview Mirror .....................107
Instrument Cluster ....................... .212
Instrument Panel and Controls ................210
Instrument Panel Cover .....................464
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ...............464
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ..............465
Interior Appearance Care ....................462
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) .............170
Introduction ..............................4
Jacking Instructions ....................... .410
Jack Location ........................... .408
Jack Operation .......................... .408
Jump Starting ........................... .419Key-In Reminder
..........................14
Keyless Entry System (Sedan) .................20
Key, Programming .........................17
Key, Replacement ..........................16
Keys ...................................12
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ....................15
Knee Bolster ..............................61
Lane Change and Turn Signals ................471
Lane Change Assist ....................... .165
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........................43
Latches ............................... .101
Hood .............................. .160
Lead Free Gasoline ....................... .381
Leaks, Fluid ............................ .101
Life of Tires ............................ .367
Liftgate (Sedan) ...........................37
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer ...............202
Light Bulbs ............................. .101
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