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To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam-
age:
•Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition,
when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in
motion.
• Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the
vehicle.
• Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires
disconnected or removed, such as when diagnostic
testing, or for prolonged periods during very rough
idle or malfunctioning operating conditions.
Maintenance-Free Battery
Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery.
You will never have to add water, nor is periodic main-
tenance required.
WARNING!
•Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can
burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid
to contact your eyes, skin, or clothing. Do not lean
over a battery when attaching clamps. If acid
splashes in eyes or on skin, flush the area imme-
diately with large amounts of water. Refer to
“Jump-Starting Procedures” in “What To Do In
Emergencies” for further information.
• Battery gas is flammable and explosive. Keep
flame or sparks away from the battery. Do not use
a booster battery or any other booster source with
an output greater than 12 Volts. Do not allow cable
clamps to touch each other.
• Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands
after handling.
340 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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Jump Starting..........................317
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........331
Engine Air Cleaner .......................... .337
Block Heater ..........................202
Break-In Recommendations .................63
Checking Oil Level ..................... .334
Compartment ..........................329
Compartment Identification ................329
Coolant (Antifreeze) ..................346, 383
Cooling ............................. .346
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................64
Fails To Start ..........................201
Flooded, Starting .......................201
Fuel Requirements ...................262, 382
Jump Starting ..........................317
Oil ...........................334, 382, 383
Oil Filter ............................ .337
Oil Selection .......................335, 382 Oil Synthetic
..........................336
Overheating .......................... .287
Starting ............................. .200
Engine Oil Viscosity .......................336
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ...................336
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............48
Entry System, Illuminated ....................16
Ethanol ............................... .263
Event Data Recorder ........................51
Exhaust Gas Caution ........................64
Exhaust System ........................64, 338
Exterior Lighting ..........................92
Exterior Lights ............................67
Fabric Care ............................. .358
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .337
Air Conditioning .......................342
Engine Oil ........................ .337, 383
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Ignition Key Removal.......................11
Illuminated Entry ..........................16
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ....................13
Inside Rearview Mirror ......................72
Instrument Cluster .....................127, 128
Instrument Panel And Controls ...............126
Instrument Panel Cover .....................358
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ...............360
Interior Appearance Care ....................358
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) .............98
Introduction ..............................4
Jump Starting ............................317
Key-In Reminder ..........................13
Key, Replacement ..........................14
Keys ...................................11
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ....................13 Lane Change Assist
........................94
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........................27
Latches .................................68
Lead Free Gasoline ........................262
Leaks, Fluid ..............................68
Life Of Tires ............................ .252
Light Bulbs .......................... .67, 376
Lights ............................... .67, 91
AirBag .........................48, 65, 128
Anti-Lock ............................ .128
Brake Assist Warning ....................226
Brake Warning ........................ .128
Bulb Replacement .......................378
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator) .........128
Cruise ...............................128
Daytime Running ........................92
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...............91, 94
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator .....226
Engine Temperature Warning ...............128
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