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Table of Contents
Main Page
Table of Contents
5
Important Handling Information
3
Turn to the Beginning Ofeach Sectionfor a Complete List Ofsubjects.
6
Your Vehicle at a Glance
6
Driver and Passenger Safety
9
Important Safety Precautions
10
Your Vehicle's Safety Features
11
Seat Belts
12
Airbags
13
Seats & Seat-Backs
14
Head Restraints
14
Door Locks
14
Features
15
Pre-Drive Safety Checklist
15
Protecting Adults
16
Adjust the Front Seats
16
Close and Lock the Doors
16
Adjust the Seat-Backs
17
Adjust the Head Restraints
18
Fasten and Position the Seat Belts
19
Adjust the Steering Wheel
22
Maintain a Proper Sitting Position
22
Additional Safety Precautions
23
Advice for Pregnant Women
23
Protecting Children
25
All Children Must be Restrained
25
Children Should Sit in the Back Seat
26
The Passenger's Airbag Poses Serious Risks to Children
26
Additional Safety Precautions
28
If a Child Requires Close Attention
28
If You Must Drive with Several Children
28
General Guidelines for Using Child Seats
29
Protecting Infants
33
Protecting Small Children
38
Protecting Larger Children
42
Using Child Seats with Tethers
46
Additional Information about Your Seat Belts
48
Seat Belt System Components
48
Lap/Shoulder Belt
48
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners
50
Seat Belt Maintenance
51
Additional Information about Your Airbags
52
How Your Front Airbags Work
52
SRS Components
52
How Your Side Airbags Work
54
How the SRS Indicator Light Works
55
How the Side Airbag Indicator Light Works
56
Additional Safety Precautions
57
Airbag Service
57
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
58
Safety Labels
59
Control Locations
62
Indicator Lights
63
Column
73
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
74
Column
81
Steering Wheel Controls
82
Keys and Locks
85
Column
86
Homelink Universal Transmitter
95
Seat Heaters
109
Power Windows
110
Mirrors, Parking Brake
116
Driving Position Memory System
117
Beverage Holders
120
Beverage Holder
121
Sunglasses Holder
123
Accessory Power Sockets
125
Interior Lights
127
Trip Computer
131
Table of Contents
145
Default Chapter
146
Climate Control System
146
Fully-Automatic Operation
148
Semi-Automatic Operation
149
Mode Button/Mode Icons
151
Sunlight Sensor/Temperature Sensor
153
Rear A/C Unit
154
Weather Conditions.
157
Manyfeatures. this Section De-
157
The Standard Audio System Has
157
Am/Fm/Cassette/CD Changer Audio System
157
Audio System
157
Operating the Radio
158
Adjusting the Sound
161
Audio System Lighting
162
Operating the Cassette Player
163
Tape Search Functions
164
Operating the CD Changer
167
Indications
174
Am/Fm/Cassette/CD Stereo Audio System
175
Audio System
175
Operating the Radio
176
Adjusting the Sound
180
Audio System Lighting
181
Comfort and Convenience Features
181
Radio Frequencies
181
Radio Reception
181
Operating the CD Player
183
Operating the CD Changer
185
Protecting Compact Discs
186
CD Player Error Indications
187
CD Changer Error Indications
188
Operating the Cassette Player
189
Tape Search Functions
190
Caring for the Cassette Player
192
Remote Audio Controls
193
Theft Protection
194
Security System
195
Before Driving
197
Break-In Period
198
Gasoline
198
Filling the Fuel Tank
199
Service Station Procedures
199
Opening the Hood
200
Oil Check
202
Engine Coolant Check
203
Driving Habits
204
Fuel Economy
204
Vehicle Condition
204
Accessories and Modifications
205
Carrying Cargo
207
Load Limit
208
Driving
211
Driving Guidelines
212
Preparing to Drive
213
Starting the Engine
214
Starting in Cold Weather
214
At High Altitude
214
Automatic Transmission
215
Shift Lever Position Indicator
215
Shift Lever Positions
216
Engine Speed Limiter
219
Shift Lock Release
219
Variable Torque Management 4WD System
221
VTM-4 Lock
221
Parking
223
The Braking System
224
Brake Wear Indicators
224
Brake System Design
225
Anti-Lock Brakes
225
ABS Indicator
226
Important Safety Reminders
226
Driving in Bad Weather
228
Towing a Trailer
230
Towing Your Vehicle Behind a Motorhome
242
Off-Highway Guidelines
244
Maintenance
251
Default Chapter
252
Maintenance Safety
252
Important Safety Precautions
253
Maintenance Schedule
254
Canadian Owners
258
Required Maintenance Record
262
Owner Maintenance Checks
263
Fluid Locations
264
Recommended Oil
265
Synthetic Oil
266
Additives
266
Changing the Oil and Filter
267
Adding Engine Coolant
269
Replacing Engine Coolant
271
Cooling System
269
Adding Oil
265
This Section also Includes
265
Maintenance Safety Precautions.
265
Maintained and to Follow Basic
265
Engine Oil
265
Windshield Washers
274
Form more Complexmaintenance
275
If You Havethe Skills Andtoolsto Per- Adding Engine
275
Automatic Transmission Fluid
275
Differential Fluid
276
Brake Fluid
277
Brake System
277
Power Steering
278
Air Cleaner Element
279
Hood Latch
281
Spark Plugs
281
Replacement
281
Specifications
283
The Maintenance Schedule Shows
281
Battery
284
Wiper Blades
286
Air Conditioning System
288
Drive Belts
289
Dust and Pollen Filter
289
Timing Belt
290
Tires
290
Inflation
290
Inspection
292
Maintenance
293
Tire Rotation
293
Replacing Tires and Wheels
294
Wheels and Tires
295
Winter Driving
295
Snow Tires
296
Tire Chains
296
Lights
297
Headlight Aiming
299
Replacing Bulbs
299
Storing Your Vehicle
307
Appearance Care
309
Body Repairs
309
Exterior Care
310
Washing
310
Aluminum Wheels
311
Paint Touch-Up
311
Waxing
311
Carpeting
312
Floor Mats
312
Interior Care
312
Fabric
313
Seat Belts
313
Vinyl
313
Air Fresheners
314
Windows
314
Corrosion Protection
315
Body Repairs
316
Taking Care of the Unexpected
317
Compact Spare Tire
318
Changing a Flat Tire
325
If Your Engine Won't Start
326
Jump Starting
328
Jump Starting, if Your Engine Overheats
329
If Your Engine Overheats
330
Low Oil Pressure Indicator
331
Charging System Indicator
332
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
333
Brake System Indicator
335
Emergency Towing
342
Technical Information
343
Identification Numbers
344
Specifications
346
DOT Tire Quality Grading
348
Traction
348
Treadwear
348
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
348
Temperature
349
Oxygenated Fuels
350
Driving in Foreign Countries
351
Emissions Controls
352
The Clean Air Act
352
Crankcase Emissions Control System
352
Evaporative Emissions Control
352
System
352
Exhaust Emissions Controls
353
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System
353
Ignition Timing Control System
353
PGM-FI System
353
Three Way Catalytic Converter
353
Replacement Parts
353
Three Way Catalytic Converter
354
State Emissions Testing
355
Testing of Readiness Codes
355
Customer Relations Information
358
Canada Zone Office Map
359
Warranty Coverages
360
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Vehicles)
361
Authorized Manuals
362
Index
365
Service Information Summary
376
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