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If you have a f lat tire while driving,
pull over saf ely. Drive slowly along
the shoulder until you get to an area
far away from traffic lanes.Park the vehicle on f irm, level, and
non-slippery ground. Put the
transmission in Park (automatic)
or reverse (manual). Apply the
parking brake.
Turn on the hazard warning lights,
and turn the ignition switch to
the LOCK (0) position. Have all
passengers get out of the vehicle
while you change the tire.
Models equipped with the
keyless access system have an
engine start/stop button instead
of an ignition switch. VEHICLE
OFF (LOCK) Mode is the
equivalent of LOCK (0). For
more inf ormation, see pages and . Open the trunk. Raise the trunk
f loor lid by lif ting up on the back
edge.
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Changing a Flat Tire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
583
The vehicle can easily roll off
the jack, seriously injuring
anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for
changing a tire exactly, and
never get under the vehicle
when it is supported only by the
jack.
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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:
Remove the center cap before
storing the f lat tire in the trunk
well.
Lower the vehicle to the ground,
and remove the jack.
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.
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Changing a Flat Tire
586
94 lbf·ft (127 N·m , 13 kgf·m)
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Store the center cap in the trunk.
Make sure it does not get
scratched or damaged. Store the jack and tools in the tool
kit case. Place the tool kit case in
the f lat tire.
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.
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.
Lower the trunk f loor, then close
the trunk lid.
Your vehicle’s original tire has a
tire pressure monitoring system
sensor. To replace a tire, ref er to
(see
page ).
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Changing a Flat Tire
Changing a T ire with T PMS
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
587
SPACER CONE
TAB
SPACER CONE For compact
spare tireFor normal
tire
WING BOLT
Loose items can fly around the
interiorinacrashandcould
seriously injure the occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools
securely before driving.
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Capacities Chart . 614
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 57
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Carrying, Cargo . 481
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CAUTION, Explanation of . iv
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CD Care . 381
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CD Changer . 253
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CD Player . 307
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Certif ication Label . 612
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Chains . 575
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Changing a Flat Tire . 583
Changing Oil
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How to . 544
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When to . 531
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Charging System Indicator . 65, 596
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 486
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Child Saf ety . 37
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Booster Seats . 54
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Child Seats . 45
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Inf ants . 42
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Large Children . 53
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LATCH . 47
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Risks with Airbags . 38
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Small Children . 43
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Tethers . 51 .....................
Warning Labels . 39, 59
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Where Should a Child Sit? . 38
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Child Seats . 45
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LATCH . 47
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Tether Anchorage Points . 51
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Childproof Door Locks . 153
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Cleaning the Seat Belts . 564
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Client Service Inf ormation . 630
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Climate Control System . 226, 227
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On/Off Button . 229
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Clock . 391
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Clutch Fluid . 554
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CO in the Exhaust . 57, 623
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 487, 489
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Compact Spare Tire . 582
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Compass . 397
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Console Compartment . 216
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Consumer Inf ormation . 630
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Controls, Instruments and . 61
Coolant
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Adding . 546
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Checking . 475
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Proper Solution . 546
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Temperature Gauge . 77
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Water Temp Hot Message . 77 Crankcase Emissions Control
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System . 623
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Cruise Control Indicator . 72
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Cruise Control Operation . 401
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Cup Holders . 214
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Customer Service Of f ice . 630
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Customized Settings .94
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DANGER, Explanation of . iv
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Dashboard . 3, 62
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Daytime Running Lights . 142
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Dead Battery . 591
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 632
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 145
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Def rosting the Windows . 231
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Devices that Emit Radio Waves . 628
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Dimensions . 614
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Dimming the Headlights . 139
Dipstick
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Automatic Transmission . 549
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Engine Oil . 474
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Directional Signals . 139
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 507
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Disc Changer . 253
Index
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Economy, Fuel . 476
Electronic Stability Control
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(ESC) System . 510 ..................................
Emergencies . 581
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Battery, Jump Starting . 591
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Brake System Indicator . 598
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Changing a Flat Tire . 583
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Charging System Indicator . 596
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Checking the Fuses . 600
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 145
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If the Engine Won’t Start . 588
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If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck . 609
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Jump Starting . 591
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 595
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 597
Manually Opening Fuel Fill
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Door . 599
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Overheated Engine . 593
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Towing . 607
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Emergency Brake . 212
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Emergency Engine Start . 490
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Emergency Flashers . 145
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Emergency Towing . 607
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 156
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Emissions Controls . 623
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Emissions Testing . 626
Engine ............
Adding Engine Coolant . 546
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 77 .........................
If It Won’t Start . 588
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp . 64, 597
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Oil Lif e . 86, 531
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 64, 595
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 543
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Overheating . 593
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Specif ications . 615
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Speed Limiter . 492, 497
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Start/Stop Button . 183, 188
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Starting . 487, 489
Starting System .........................
Message . 488, 490
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Engine Compartment Covers . 542
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Engine Coolant . 546
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Engine Start/Stop Button . 183, 188
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Ethanol in Gasoline . 469
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 623
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Exhaust Fumes . 57
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by . 18
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Disc Changer Error Messages . 263
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Disposal of Used Oil . 546
Doors .....
Lock Button, Outer Handle . 176
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Lockout Prevention . 153, 177
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Monitor Indicator . 12, 71
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Power Door Locks . 151
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Unlock Sensor, Outer Handle . 175
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 617
Downshif ting,
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Manual Transmission . 491
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D-Paddle Shif t Mode . 499
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving . 485
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Economy . 476
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System . 170
Dual Temperature and Mode .......................................
Control . 232
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 566
Index
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Fan, Interior . 230
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Features . 225
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 470
Filters
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Dust and Pollen . 566
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Oil . 544
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 145
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 583
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Floor Mats . 565
Fluids
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Automatic Transmission . 549
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Brake . 553
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Clutch . 554
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Manual Transmission . 551
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Windshield Washers . 548
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception . 385
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Fog Lights . 143
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Four-way Flashers . 145
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Front Airbags . 9, 26
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Front Seats . 161
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Adjusting . 161
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Airbags . 9, 26
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Heaters . 202, 204 .................................
Ventilation . 204
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Fuel . 468
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Fill Door and Cap . 470
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Gauge . 76
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Low Fuel Indicator . 73
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Octane Requirement . 468
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Oxygenated . 469
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Tank, Filling the . 470
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Fuel Economy . 476
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Fuses, Checking the . 601
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 476
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Gasoline . 468
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Gauge . 76
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Low Fuel Indicator . 73
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Octane Requirement . 468
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Tank, Ref ueling . 470
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Gas Station Procedures . 470
Gauges
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Engine Coolant Temperature . 77
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Fuel . 76
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 494
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Manual Transmission . 491 ......................................
Glove Box . 216
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............................
(GVWR) . 483, 614
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Halogen Bulbs . 555, 560
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HandsFreeLink
(HFL) . 407, 424
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 145
Hard Disc Drive (HDD),
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Playing . 320
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Headlights . 139
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Aiming . 555
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Automatic Lighting Off . 141
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Automatic Lighting On . 140
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Daytime Running Lights . 142
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High Beam Indicator . 71
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Reminder Beeps . 139
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Replacing Bulbs . 555
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Turning on . 139
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Washers . 138
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Head Restraints . 162
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Heated Mirrors . 169
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Heater, Seat . 202, 204
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High-Low Beam Switch . 140
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Hill Start Assist . 512
Index
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